Associate Director - Healthcare Provider Strategy & Innovation

Posted:
12/3/2024, 11:07:11 AM

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

Workplace Type:
Remote

Job Family:

Strategy & Transformation Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 75%+


Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:
As an Associate Director, you will provide technical strategic skills in many areas of health care but will begin focusing on a specific area of specialization within the integrated healthcare system (service lines, facility strategy, enterprise strategy, financial strategy, M&A strategy, digital strategy, growth strategy). You will also develop a local, regional and national reputation for your expertise in this area of specialization on behalf of Guidehouse through speaking engagements, articles, etc., and will begin selling small projects in this key focal area.

Your work will include:

  • Develop strong capability to not only contribute to this effort, but also heavily contribute to Guidehouse thought leadership in this key focal area and lead Guidehouse and client teams to deliverables.

  • Build a reputation for expertise in this area of specialization and develop best practice and people to deliver excellence.

  • Structure project analyses and complete portions of analysis in health system strategy.

  • Define creative approaches to analyses building strategic models and solutions

  • Identify new tools and techniques to be applied

  • Ensure accurate application of business techniques

  • Develop strong ongoing relations with client managers, directors, and vice presidents, C Suite health systems and academic hospitals

  • Mentor more junior Guidehouse Co. professionals

  • Be a firm “expert” in areas of market specialization

  • Be alert to potential new client leads and work with area leads to answer potential at existing clients

  • Project Management including:

    • Establish and maintain project structure to meet timelines, milestones, and deliverables

    • Demonstrated ability to plan, set priorities, organize, and coordinate with other workstreams to support larger project goals and objectives

    • Develop communication vehicles and materials to keep client and internal Guidehouse stakeholders informed on project progress and risks

    • Perform other project related duties as assigned by the engagement manager

    • Identify and escalate project scope problems internally and help manage externally with client

What You Will Need:

  • Bachelor's degree

  • 8+ years of previous work experience in a healthcare consulting firm or a combination of healthcare industry and/or consulting experience

  • Experience with strategy consulting or experience within a major integrated healthcare system with focus on: service lines, facility strategy, enterprise strategy, financial strategy, M&A strategy, digital strategy, physician, Network, CIN and/or growth strategy

  • Experience on the Provider-side experience in health system, hospital strategy

  • Experience in broad-based provider financial modeling

  • Experience with project and/or program management

  • Experience providing quantitative analysis skills in data analysis, modeling and dashboards

  • Efficiency, flexibility, innovative problem-solving skills, a high level of motivation, and excellent organizational skills

  • Ability and proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access as well as the ability to conduct research

  • Ability to demonstrate a high level of written and oral communication skills

  • The ability to travel as necessary: 75%

  • Open to candidates in Central and Eastern time zones

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Master's degree in business, management, health policy and administration or other quantitative degree is a plus

  • 5+ years of progressive advancement in a matrixed healthcare related strategy management consulting firm

  • Experience in value-based payment arrangements such as Medicare Advantage/Managed Care, risk contracting, shared savings arrangements, and/or post-acute care consulting.
     

The annual salary range for this position is $144,400.00-$216,600.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life

  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Student Loan PayDown

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

  • Skills Development & Certifications

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

  • Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.


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