Principal Strategy & Innovation Consultant

Hybrid role (3 days/week in office) in our Portland, OR, Renton, WA, Boise,  Lake City, UT or Fargo, ND offices

Build a career with purpose. Join our Cause to create a person-focused and economically sustainable health care system.

Every day, Cambia's dedicated team of Strategy & Innovation Consultants is living our mission to make health care easier and lives better. As a member of the Strategy & Innovation team, our Principal Strategy & Innovation Consultants lead complex, high-impact strategy engagements, advise senior executives, and translate organizational goals into actionable plans – all in service of creating an economically sustainable health care system.

Do you thrive as a trusted thought partner to senior leaders, bringing clarity to complex strategic challenges? Do you have a passion for shaping the future of health care through rigorous analysis and innovative thinking? Then this role may be the perfect fit.

• Bachelor's degree required;
  Master's degree strongly preferred, or equivalent experience in Business, Economics, Healthcare, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in business strategy development, management consulting, healthcare strategy, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Background similar to a principal-level role in a consulting firm

• Previous experience in business strategy development through management consulting, investment banking, or an in-house strategy team
• Well-established strategy toolkit including research, quantitative analysis, qualitative synthesis, and written/oral communication
• Comfort and facility with both quantitative and qualitative information
• Executive-level presence and communication style, including content development and C-suite presentations
• Ability to develop and cultivate relationships across all levels of the organization, particularly with senior leadership
• Familiarity with healthcare industry trends and payor strategies highly desired
• Experience translating business strategy into execution plans and assessing impact
• Ability to develop project scope and plans to meet sponsor needs, manage multiple work streams, and complete advanced analysis for complex projects
• Effective skills in managing executive sponsor engagement, facilitating working sessions and decision meetings
• Prior experience leading a portfolio of complex strategy engagements and balancing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience serving as a thought partner to senior executives, advising on business and organizational performance
• Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making in professional settings highly desired

• Support overall corporate strategy and innovation planning with a focus on long-term enterprise growth
• Partner in annual planning activities, translating organizational goals and objectives into initiatives, timelines, and actionable plans
• Identify needed projects, scope project plans, and manage work end-to-end across the organization with limited guidance
• Execute analytics frameworks to forecast market sizes, financial projections, ROIs, and other quantitative market trends relevant to strategic projects
• Track key market trends and highlight implications for the organization and lines of business
• Regularly present insights and recommendations to senior leaders and lead strategy workshops
• Manage several projects simultaneously, effectively communicating priorities and timing to stakeholders

Pay ranges vary based on the candidate's work location. The expected hiring range depends on skills, experience, education, training, relevant licensure/certifications, and performance history.

Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Idaho:
The expected hiring range is $148,750–201,250
, the full salary range is $140,000–228,000 and the bonus target is 20%.

North Dakota:
The expected hiring range is $146,150–197,732 and the full salary range is $129,767–214,115.

Working at Cambia means being part of a purpose-driven, award-winning culture built on trust and innovation anchored in our 100+ year history. Our…