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Managing Director Advisory Services

Premier, Inc, Charlotte, NC, United States


Managing Director Advisory Services

What you will be doing

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. It also involves driving business development, strategic planning, and financial oversight while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to optimize healthcare performance.

Key Responsibilities

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

Work Experience

12 or more years of applicable experience.

Education

Bachelor's degree required.

Required Certifications/Licensing

Relevant certifications such as Lean Six Sigma, Project Management Professional (PMP), or healthcare-related credentials are preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Education (Master’s)

  • Master’s degree in healthcare administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or a related field is highly preferred.

Additional Job Requirements

  • 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 41-60% within the US. Physical demands: Sedentary; may require lifting up to 10 pounds occasionally.

Compensation Philosophy

Premier’s compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive to attract and retain highly skilled employees. The internal salary range for this role is $205,000–$380,000, with final salary dependent on market factors and other considerations.

Benefits

  • *Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • *401k retirement program
  • *Paid time off
  • *Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans
  • *Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a Glance

  • Ranked #1 on Charlotte's Healthiest Employers list for 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023 and 21st Healthiest Employer in America (2023).
  • Named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for the 16th year in a row.
  • Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultant - Healthcare Management (2024).
  • The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting.

Employees Receive

  • Perks and discounts
  • Access to on-site and online exercise classes

Equal Opportunity Employer

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination based on protected characteristics, including 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, disability, or any other applicable federal, state, or local protected class. Premier complies with affirmative action responsibilities and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Contact

If you need assistance in the application process, please contact or Premier Recruiting at .

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