Associate

Company Overview

• Pathstone Partners is a boutique healthcare strategy and operations consulting firm seeking talented, driven Associates to help deliver exceptional results for our clients and contribute to our growing firm.
• Pathstone’s mission is to develop solutions that reduce operational costs and implement streamlined processes in collaboration with our clients, enabling them to focus on delivering high-quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare.
• Our unique business model and culture attract professionals who are committed to partnering with health systems and helping them exceed their operational and financial goals.
• The company is led by a team of seasoned consultants, each with many years of experience at leading management and operations consulting firms.

Responsibilities

• As a high-growth, boutique consulting firm, Pathstone offers a unique opportunity for associates to play a significant role in supporting client engagements and practice development initiatives. Below is a list of representative responsibilities for each area:
• Client Engagements:
• Support execution of key engagement workstreams and initiatives with minimal supervision
• Lead analysis of complex data sets to generate insights and identify opportunities
• Support development of persuasive business cases and presentations to clients
• Support identification of strategies and recommendations to improve client’s performance
• Support project management efforts for client engagements
• Build strong partnerships with client stakeholders to ensure successful completion of workstreams
• Engage with client stakeholders ranging from front-line staff to health system executives
• Firm Development:
• Support market research of current and prospective clients
• Support branding and marketing efforts to increase firm brand equity
• Support development of intellectual property and knowledge repository
• Support initiatives to improve internal process, client delivery, and methodology
• Support recruitment, hiring, and onboarding initiatives
• Organize and / or participate in team building activities and events
• Create and develop your own initiatives to improve Pathstone culture!

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills
• Strong team player and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
• Self-motivator with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Alignment with firm mission and values
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Prior work / internship experience (healthcare and / or supply chain background is a plus)
• Willing and able to travel 15 - 80% (variable, based on client need)
• Reside in or be willing to relocate to Chicago, IL

Eligibility Criteria:

• Graduation Date: Graduating in or before June 2027
• School Year: Senior
• Minimum GPA: 3.3
• Work Authorization: U.S. work authorization is required, and the employer will not be sponsoring candidates
• Preferred Majors: Business, Economics, Supply Chain, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

• Opportunity to grow with and contribute to a high-growth entrepreneurial environment
• Flexible work environment and travel
• Work directly with Pathstone leadership on a daily basis
• Exposure to client senior executives
• Mentorship program led by Pathstone leadership to promote professional and personal growth
• Market competitive base salary ($80K - $90K) and bonus
• 401K, Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, and Vision Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Generous PTO Policy