Cambia Health Solutions

Principal Strategy & Innovation Consultant

Cambia Health Solutions$146K — $197K *
Fargo, ND 58103In-Person
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years in business strategy development or management consulting
  • Experience at a principal level in a consulting firm
  • Proficient in strategy development via consulting, investment banking, or in-house teams
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
  • Demonstrated executive-level presence and communication skills
  • Familiarity with healthcare trends and payor strategies

Responsibilities

  • Support corporate strategy and innovation planning for long-term growth
  • Translate organizational goals into actionable initiatives
  • Scope project plans and manage work across the organization
  • Execute analytics frameworks for market trends and financial projections
  • Track key market trends and their implications for the business
  • Present insights and recommendations to senior leaders
  • Manage multiple strategy projects and communicate priorities to stakeholders

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with in-office requirements 3 days a week
  • Emphasis on career development within a purposeful healthcare framework
  • Opportunity to impact healthcare system sustainability
  • Engagement in strategic decision-making at the senior leadership level
  • Exposure to AI tools and technologies for productivity enhancement
Full Job Description
Principal Strategy & Innovation Consultant

Hybrid role (3 days/week in office) in our Portland, OR, Renton, WA, or Salt Lake City, UT offices. Candidates must reside within commutable distance of that location or be willing to relocate.

Build a career with purpose. Join our Cause to create a person-focused and 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.

What You Bring to Cambia
Qualifications
• 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

Skills and Attributes
• 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 workstreams, 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

What You Will Do at Cambia
• 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, and 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 $146,150-197,732and the full salary range is $129,767-214,115.

About Cambia Health Solutions

Cambia Health Solutions is a nonprofit healthcare company that provides health insurance, healthcare services, and technology solutions to individuals and organizations. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Cambia Health Solutions operates in several states, including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Utah. The company's subsidiaries include Regence BlueCross BlueShield, BridgeSpan Health, and Asuris Northwest Health. Cambia Health Solutions is committed to improving the health and well-being of its members, and has received numerous awards for its innovative solutions.
Learn more about Cambia Health Solutions
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1996

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