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!

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) Benefits 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