Experienced Consultant, M&A (Healthcare & Life Sciences)

The Experienced Consultant will work alongside a national team serving corporate and private equity clients investing in or operating software, services, and technology-enabled services businesses across the payer, provider, and life sciences sectors. The role will deliver West Monroe's core value creation and transaction advisory offerings, including technology due diligence, platform acquisitions, mergers and integrations, corporate divestitures and carve-outs, sell-side readiness, and post-close value creation.

What You Will Do

The Experienced Consultant will work directly with clients and portfolio companies to assess how technology supports business operations, creates enterprise value, and enables growth while identifying opportunities for improvement and potential investment risks. They will prepare for and participate in management interviews and workshops to understand business models, strategic priorities, operational challenges, and technology initiatives.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Experienced Consultant will contribute to key project deliverables, including technology due diligence reports, assessments, implementation roadmaps, communication plans, project plans, and financial analyses. They will partner closely with engagement leadership to proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate project risks, and collaborate effectively with West Monroe team members and client stakeholders to establish high-performing project teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience
• 2+ years of experience in consulting or team-based roles across at least two of the following areas: Healthcare, Healthcare IT, Mergers & Acquisitions, or Corporate Development
• Experience working with payer, provider, life sciences, healthcare software, or healthcare technology organizations
• Interest in healthcare economics, reimbursement models, healthcare policy, regulatory trends, healthcare technology, and interoperability
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze and interpret financial statements, including key healthcare and technology business drivers
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and concisely
• Experience integrating AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) into day-to-day workflows to enhance productivity and insight generation, coupled with strong critical thinking to assess accuracy, mitigate bias, and ensure high-quality outputs
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• A commitment to inclusion and diversity, and openness to new ideas and perspectives
• Ability to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• 401k plan
• Employee stock ownership program
• Annual bonuses
• Unlimited flexible time off
• Ten paid holidays
• Ten weeks of paid parental leave