Ambulatory Strategy Intelligence Lead

Vizient; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 157,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient is seeking an Associate Principal, Ambulatory Strategy Intelligence to lead thought leadership, research, and strategic insights for health system executives. You will develop frameworks, deliver executive-ready analyses, and influence ambulatory care decisions across Vizient member organizations.

The role blends research, analytics, writing, facilitation and client-facing advisory work to shape the future of ambulatory services and to become a recognized Vizient thought leader in this

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Relevant Masters degree preferred (MHA, MBA, PhD).
• 10+ years experience.
• Experience in health system strategy, ambulatory strategic planning, physician enterprise strategy, network development, or care delivery transformation (strongly preferred).
• Healthcare strategy consulting
• Healthcare research, intelligence, consortium, advisory, or think tank organizations
• Healthcare executive leadership focused on ambulatory services
• Demonstrated expertise across the ambulatory ecosystem, including physician enterprise, primary care, specialty care, ambulatory surgery, digital health, consumer access, outpatient network strategy, and emerging models of care.
• Experience serving as a strategic advisor to executive healthcare leaders, including Chief Strategy Officers, Chief Ambulatory Officers, physician executives, service line leaders, and C-suite stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop original intellectual capital, thought leadership, frameworks and strategic points of view on complex ambulatory topics.
• Lead research initiatives by developing hypotheses, selecting appropriate data sources, and integrating qualitative and quantitative evidence into actionable insights.
• Deliver compelling presentations and facilitate executive discussions that help health system leaders make strategic decisions.
• Build trusted advisory relationships with health system executives by anticipating complex strategic needs and translating industry trends into practical guidance.
• Apply analytical thinking to identify emerging trends, frame complex business problems, and develop innovative solutions.
• Manage multiple complex projects while maintaining high standards for quality, timeliness, and client impact.

Skills

Ambulatory strategy

Executive advisory

Thought leadership

Research & analytics

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor degree

Master's degree preferred

PhD preferred

Job description

Vizient is seeking an Associate Principal, Ambulatory Strategy Intelligence to lead thought leadership, research, and strategic insights for health system executives. You will develop frameworks, deliver executive-ready analyses, and influence ambulatory care decisions across Vizient member organizations.

The role blends research, analytics, writing, facilitation and client-facing advisory work to shape the future of ambulatory services and to become a recognized Vizient thought leader in this