Associate Director - Healthcare Operational Effectiveness - Supply Chain
Apply Job ID 18838 Date posted 04/24/2024Job Family:
Operational Effectiveness Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
The Guidehouse Consulting Commercial Healthcare Payer/Provider candidate will have experience in the healthcare industry, preferably as a healthcare Supply Chain leader and/or within performance improvement within Hospitals, Health Plans or Physician Groups. 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.
Competencies used:
Ability to lead and mentor a team of resources, manage prioritization of tasks, and ensure accountability
Aptitude to lead meetings and conversations with client stakeholders, including executives
Ability to meet with and present to Guidehouse and client project executives on project status, potential risk, and issue resolution
Strong aptitude in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and assisting clients in optimizing supply chain processes in support of better use of their ERP system
Enthusiasm and willingness to play lead role in Guidehouse Payer/Provider internal practice development activities
Curiosity and interest with client and Guidehouse teams to assess and implement supply chain improvement opportunities and savings initiatives relevant in the hospital environment
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
Experience reviewing pricing and business terms for capital equipment, service contracts, and value-based or at-risk contracts
Experience with conducting formal business reviews that leverage a supplier scorecard process
Understanding of healthcare inventory management systems and general operations principles (i.e. P2P, shipping, receiving, inventory management, par planning and management, etc.)
Familiarity with health system Value Analysis programs
Ability to develop and deliver creative solutions to address needs throughout an organization including optimization of capital asset strategies, processing vendor transactions, and establishing system- and facility-level policies and processes
Aptitude to develop foundational training materials
Comfortable interfacing with hospital executives to report realized savings and to develop strategies for ongoing risk mitigation
What You Will Need:
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 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
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Strong client leadership skills and ability to sell add-on work and recognize business development opportunities
Demonstrated ability to work in challenging situations
Demonstrated ability leading successful teams and managing through conflict
Ability to complete projects with attention to detail on tight timelines
Assures high quality work by taking advantage of learning opportunities and self-motivated
Communicates effectively and demonstrates leadership role with physicians, clinicians, administrators, colleagues, and fellow Guidehouse resources
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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