Managing Director Advisory Services
This role will lead and manage a team of consultants across multiple healthcare consulting projects, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction. The position requires strong leadership in consulting engagements focused on operations improvement, clinical transformation, and revenue cycle management. This role will also drive business development, strategic planning, and financial oversight while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to optimize healthcare performance.
Key responsibilities include :
Business Line Leadership and Management 30%
- Lead and manage a team of consultants across multiple projects, ensuring high-quality delivery.
- Provide mentorship and career development for consulting staff, fostering a culture of learning and professional growth.
- Direct resource allocation, staffing, and scheduling to meet client needs and project deadlines.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, including C-suite leaders, managing relationships, and ensuring client satisfaction.
- Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., Commercial, Technology, Marketing, Finance, HR) to drive revenue growth and enhance operational support.
Consulting Delivery 35%
Lead complex projects focused on operations improvement, clinical transformation, and revenue cycle management.Analyze client operations, identify inefficiencies, and develop actionable strategies to enhance clinical workflows and streamline healthcare delivery.Oversee change management initiatives and guide clients in implementing new practices, technologies, and systems.Advise clients on regulatory and compliance challenges while ensuring best practices in clinical standards and operational efficiency.Strategic Planning and Business Development 20%
Identify growth opportunities within existing accounts and new markets to expand the healthcare consulting practice.Lead proposal development, including scoping, costing, and defining project deliverables.Develop thought leadership content such as white papers, case studies, and presentations to establish market credibility.Represent the firm at industry conferences, seminars, and client meetings to strengthen relationships and build brand awareness.Financial and Operational Oversight 15%
Manage project budgets, ensuring efficient resource utilization and on-time, within-scope project delivery.Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success, client satisfaction, and business impact.Implement best practices for project management, risk mitigation, and quality control across consulting engagements.Required qualifications include :
Work Experience : Years of Applicable Experience - 12 or more
Education : Bachelors (Required)
Required Certifications / Licensing : Relevant certifications such as Lean Six Sigma, Project Management Professional (PMP), or healthcare-related credentials are preferred.
Preferred qualifications include :
Skills :
Strong understanding of healthcare systems, clinical workflows, value-based care, and healthcare policy.Expertise in operations improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.Proficiency in project management, risk mitigation, and quality control.Strong analytical skills with a data-driven decision-making approach.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas to diverse audiences.Proven client management skills with the ability to build long-term relationships.Financial acumen in managing project budgets and forecasts.Experience :
15+ years of experience in healthcare consulting, with at least 5 years in a leadership or partner-level role.Proven experience in managing large, complex healthcare consulting engagements across multiple domains (strategy, operations, technology, clinical care, etc.).Strong understanding of healthcare policy, regulations, and industry standards.Experience working with diverse healthcare clients, including hospitals, health systems, payers, pharmaceutical companies, and public health organizations.Education :
Masters degree in healthcare administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field (MBA, MHA, MPH preferred).Additional job requirements include :
Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time.Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines.Attention to detail.Operate computer programs and software.Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and / or the public).Making independent decisions.Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions.Working conditions : Remote. Travel requirements : Travel 61-80% within the US. Physical demands : Sedentary.
Premiers compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premiers internal salary range for this role is $205,000 - $380,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills / experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.
Employees also receive access to the following benefits :
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance401k retirement programPaid time offParticipation in Premiers employee incentive plansTuition reimbursement and professional development opportunitiesPremier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.
Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Service Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.