The Associate Director will work directly with clients to measurably improve their operational outcomes through a mix of workforce strategies, improvement in resource utilization and reduction in variation in care.
This is accomplished by leveraging a deep understanding of health system and ambulatory operational best practices supported by data.
He/she will work on the Guidehouse Commercial Healthcare Operational Effectiveness team driving margin and operational improvement at client provider organizations through a combination of data and business process analysis, project management, and deliverable creation.
He/she will have subject matter expertise in at least one of our solution areas and business acumen to become a recognized, credible, and trusted partner to our clients.

Minimum bachelor’s degree from accredited college, graduate degree preferred
Minimum 7-10+ years relevant work experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Strong written and oral communication skills
Previous consulting with demonstrated track record delivery of consulting engagements or health system leadership experience
Expertise in sourcing, analyzing, negotiating, implementing, and validating contract management process steps
Ability to facilitate and lead the strategic sourcing process including contract negotiations and leveraging supplier relationships for categories including, but not limited to, clinical supplies, physician preference items, purchased services, lab, and pharmacy
Ability to travel up to 75% of the time

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

Associate Director – Clinical Operations, Healthcare Supply Chain

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