Associate Principal, Ambulatory Strategy Intelligence

Vizient, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 157,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. seeks an Associate Principal in Ambulatory Strategy Intelligence to develop thought leadership and strategic insights for health system leaders navigating ambulatory care trends.

You will conduct research, build frameworks, and deliver executive-ready analyses and presentations. The role is highly client-facing, partnering with Vizient teams to advance intellectual capital and influence decision-making across member organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred; Masters degree preferred (MHA, MBA, PhD); 10+ years experience in health system strategy.
• Experience in health system strategy, ambulatory strategic planning, physician enterprise strategy, network development, or care delivery transformation (strongly preferred).
• Experience serving as a strategic advisor to executive healthcare leaders, including Chief Strategy Officers and C-suite stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop original intellectual capital, thought leadership, frameworks and strategic points of view on 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.

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Masters degree preferred (MHA, MBA, PhD)

Job description

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Associate Principal, Ambulatory Strategy Intelligence

The Associate Principal, Ambulatory Strategy Intelligence is a member of the Intelligence team, responsible for developing thought leadership, research, frameworks, and strategic insights that help health system leaders navigate the rapidly evolving ambulatory landscape. Serving as an ambulatory strategy expert, this role provides executive-level advisory support to health system members while partnering closely with experts across Vizient teams to advance intellectual capital. The Associate Principal is expected to become one of Vizient's recognized thought leaders in ambulatory strategy, developing original perspectives and intellectual capital that shape member decision-making and advance the organization's point of view on the future of ambulatory care. This is a highly client-facing role that combines research, strategic thinking, analytics, writing, facilitation, and executive communication to influence decision-making across member organizations.

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.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree preferred. Relevant Masters degree preferred (MHA, MBA, PhD). 10+ years experience. Experience in one or more of the following: Health system strategy, with direct responsibility for 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. Experience facilitating strategic planning sessions and executive discussions that influence organizational decision-making.

Estimated Hiring Range

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $156,500.00 to $290,100.00. This position is also incentive eligible. Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer

Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law. Working at Vizient means shaping the future of healthcare, every day. Alongside our clients, we're building a healthier, more human healthcare system. We connect people, data, and solutions to enable healthcare organizations to improve financial sustainability, enhance system performance, and deliver better care. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with 11 offices across the United States, Vizient has more than 5,000 employees who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to transforming healthcare. Together, we're solving some of the industry's most complex challenges while creating opportunities to learn, grow, and drive lasting change for healthcare organizations and the communities they serve.

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