Pathstone Partners

Healthcare-focused management consulting for cost efficiency

Manager

Operations & Supply Chain ConsultingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRemote in USA

About the Job

Requirements

Prior experience leading non-labor cost reduction or performance improvement engagements for hospitals and health systems is required.
Hands-on exposure to one or more supply chain categories—medical/surgical, pharmacy, capital equipment, purchased services, or logistics—is required.
Four to six or more years of prior work experience, including management consulting experience, is required.
A bachelor's degree is required; equivalent consulting experience and demonstrated progression may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills are required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
Alignment with the firm's mission and values is required.
Ability to navigate crucial conversations to achieve the best outcome is required.
Ability to lead and manage multiple tasks and projects and meet deadlines is required.
Ability to establish trust and credibility with clients is required.
Ability to adapt to ambiguity is required.
Mastery of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access is required.
Willingness and ability to travel based on client needs is required; quarterly employee events at headquarters are also required.
U.S. work authorization is required.

Responsibilities

Lead overall delivery of client engagements to achieve or exceed goals and objectives.
Manage client expectations and align team activities with key goals and objectives.
Oversee day-to-day client engagement operations and activities of junior team members.
Build and cultivate partnerships with client stakeholders at all levels of the organization, from C-suite executives to front-line staff.
Conduct ongoing reviews of internal resources and bandwidth.
Conduct quality assurance reviews of key client deliverables generated by team members.
Lead and oversee analysis of complex data sets to generate insights and opportunities.
Lead and oversee development of business cases and presentations for clients.
Lead and oversee identification of strategies and recommendations to achieve value.
Coach, mentor, and support associates and senior associates in client engagements.
Monitor progress and address client or internal issues and roadblocks.
Support project management efforts for client engagements.
Coach and invest in associates and senior associates to support their professional growth.
Support firm-wide strategic projects to drive company growth, facilitate client delivery, and improve internal operations and processes.
Oversee internal operational workstreams led by junior team members.
Support sales, business, and market development activities.
Lead and support recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and development of the firm's intellectual property and knowledge repository.
Participate in team-building activities and events, including quarterly in-person events.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with group purchasing organization contract optimization, value analysis, or supply chain technology is a plus.
An MBA, MHA, or MPH is strongly preferred.

Manager

Pathstone Partners · Chicago, United States (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-26

Salary: USD 140,000–180,000

Workplace: remote

Description

Company Overview:

Pathstone Partners is a boutique consulting firm looking for talented, energetic new managers to help deliver outstanding work for our clients and build our growing firm. Our firm is a strategy and operations consulting firm focused on delivering financial and operational improvement in supply chain to hospital systems.

Pathstone’s mission is to empower healthcare organizations to focus their efforts on providing high quality and affordable healthcare. The company is led by a management team comprised of seasoned consultants, all of whom have spent many years delivery value to hospitals and health systems of all sizes and backgrounds at Pathstone and other consulting firms

At Pathstone, we believe the best client outcomes come from teams that are collaborative, curious, and deeply committed to the mission of improving healthcare. We are building a firm where high performance and a supportive culture go hand in hand — where people are challenged to grow, empowered to lead, and valued as individuals. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives make our work stronger and our team better.

Responsibilities:

As a high-growth, boutique consulting firm, Pathstone offers a unique opportunity for managers to play a significant role in leading client engagements and internal development initiatives. Below is a list of representative responsibilities for each area:

Client Engagements:

Lead overall delivery of client engagements to achieve/exceed goals and objectives
Manage client expectations and align team activities with key goals and objectives
Oversees day-to-day client engagement operations and activities of junior team members
Build and cultivate strong partnerships with key client stakeholders at all levels of the organization (C-Suite, VP, Directors, Managers, Front-Line Staff)
Conduct ongoing review of internal resources and bandwidth
Conduct quality assurance review of key client deliverables generated by team members
Lead and oversee analysis of complex data sets to generate insights and opportunities
Lead and oversee development of informative, insightful business cases and presentations to clients
Lead and oversee identification of strategies and recommendations to achieve value
Coach, mentor and support associates and senior associates in client engagements
Monitor ongoing progress, and address client or internal issues and roadblocks
Support project management efforts for client engagements

Internal Development:

Coach and invest in associates and senior associates to support their professional growth
Supports firm-wide strategic projects to drive company growth, facilitate exceptional client delivery, and improve internal firm operations and processes
Oversees internal operational workstreams led by junior team members
Support sales, business and market development activities
Lead and support recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and intellectual property/knowledge repository development initiatives
Participate in team building activities and events (expected to attend quarterly events in person)

Requirements

Prior experience leading non-labor cost reduction or performance improvement engagements for hospitals and health systems. Hands-on exposure to one or more supply chain categories — medical/surgical, pharmacy, capital equipment, purchased services, or logistics — required. GPO contract optimization, value analysis, or supply chain technology experience a plus.
4 - 6+ years of prior work experience (Management consulting experience required)
Bachelor's degree required; MBA, MHA, or MPH strongly preferred. Candidates with equivalent consulting experience and demonstrated progression may be considered in lieu of an advanced degrees
Strong analytical, problem-solving and creative thinking skills
Strong team player with a focus on collaboration
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Alignment with firm mission and values
Ability to navigate crucial conversations to achieve the best outcome
Ability to lead and manage multiple tasks and projects and meet deadlines
Ability to establish trust and credibility with clients
Flexible and adaptable to ambiguity
Mastery with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
Willing and able to travel (variable, based on client need); quarterly employee events are required at headquarters
US work authorization is required

Benefits

Opportunity to grow with and contribute to a high-growth entrepreneurial environment
Exposure to senior executives and leaders
Total compensation: $140K - $180K (base salary plus annual performance-based bonus)
401K, Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, and Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Home Office Reimbursement
Generous PTO Policy

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About the Company

Pathstone Partners

Healthcare-focused management consulting for cost efficiency

Pathstone Partners provides management consulting services for healthcare organizations to improve financial and operational performance while preserving high patient care quality. Their approach combines industry knowledge, data analytics, and problem-solving to tailor strategies for each client. A core offering is the Balanced Partnership methodology, which targets cost reduction, operational efficiency, and new or enhanced revenue streams through customized, data-driven plans and flexible engagement models. What sets Pathstone apart is its collaborative, client-specific focus—bridging communication gaps across health systems and delivering long-term partnerships that aim for sustainable cost savings and financial value. The company’s goal is to help healthcare organizations deliver high-quality, accessible, and affordable care by guiding them toward sustainable improvements that support a brighter future for their communities.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 2012

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