Consulting Director, Clinical Integration & Value Analysis

Vizient, Inc; United States; Remote; USD 118,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a senior clinical and strategic consultant to help clients achieve supply expense management objectives through value analysis.

You will assess, optimize, and lead value analysis processes to support high-quality, cost-effective products and services while collaborating with clinical and business leaders to advance patient care, education, and research. You will act as a subject matter expert, guiding teams through cost-effective product selections, pricing optimization,

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Nursing degree and clinical experience preferred; advanced degree in business administration, health science, or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience leading cost-savings initiatives within complex healthcare environments or consulting engagements required.
• Experience with value analysis, product evaluation, and product cost-reduction initiatives required.
• Demonstrated program planning, project management, performance improvement, and change management skills.
• Strong analytical skills with knowledge of financial and accounting concepts.
• Excellent communication, presentation, relationship-building, and consensus-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience presenting to clinical and executive audiences.
• Ability to travel regularly and expeditiously throughout the year to meet clients’ needs and timetables.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in value analysis and advise clients on cost-effective approaches to product and service selection, pricing, utilization, and quality patient care.
• Guide clients and project sponsors through value analysis processes and lead value analysis investigations as appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians, clinicians, and allied healthcare professionals to identify needs and initiate product and service evaluations.
• Coordinate with evaluators, suppliers, and client teams to obtain products and services needed for evaluation.
• Lead implementation of approved product and service conversions in collaboration with supply chain teams, educational resources, suppliers, and user groups.
• Perform scenario and financial analyses to evaluate proposed programs, processes, products, and services.
• Research, analyze, and present findings objectively to support informed decision-making and measurable outcomes.
• Lead complex consulting engagements, teams, and projects that advance supply expense management and value analysis objectives.
• Develop collaborative relationships with clinical, operational, and executive clients to build consensus and facilitate change.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve processes, procedures, systems, quality, and client service.

Skills

Value analysis

Cost savings

Project management

Financial analysis

Communication

Presentation

Relationship building

Consensus building

Analytical skills

Education

Nursing degree

Advanced degree (MBA/Health science)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Summary: In this role, you will provide clinical and strategic consulting expertise to help clients achieve supply expense management objectives through effective value analysis. You will assess and optimize value analysis processes to support high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective products and services. You will collaborate with clinical and business leaders to advance initiatives that improve processes supporting patient care, education, and research.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in value analysis and advise clients on cost-effective approaches to product and service selection, pricing, utilization, and quality patient care.
• Guide clients and project sponsors through value analysis processes and lead value analysis investigations as appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians, clinicians, and allied healthcare professionals to identify needs and initiate product and service evaluations.
• Coordinate with evaluators, suppliers, and client teams to obtain products and services needed for evaluation.
• Lead implementation of approved product and service conversions in collaboration with supply chain teams, educational resources, suppliers, and user groups.
• Perform scenario and financial analyses to evaluate proposed programs, processes, products, and services.
• Research, analyze, and present findings objectively to support informed decision-making and measurable outcomes.
• Lead complex consulting engagements, teams, and projects that advance supply expense management and value analysis objectives.
• Develop collaborative relationships with clinical, operational, and executive clients to build consensus and facilitate change.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve processes, procedures, systems, quality, and client service.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Nursing degree and clinical experience preferred; advanced degree in business administration, health science, or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience leading cost-savings initiatives within complex healthcare environments or consulting engagements required.
• Experience with value analysis, product evaluation, and product cost-reduction initiatives required.
• Demonstrated program planning, project management, performance improvement, and change management skills.
• Strong analytical skills with knowledge of financial and accounting concepts.
• Excellent communication, presentation, relationship-building, and consensus-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience presenting to clinical and executive audiences.
• Ability to travel regularly and expeditiously throughout the year to meet clients’ needs and timetables.

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 $117,600.00 to $206,000.00. 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.

Through our enterprise of companies, we deliver meaningful impact across the continuum of care:

• Apexus - The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration.
• aptitude - The industry's first online direct contracting market, supporting self-contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers.
• Kaufman Hall - Leading healthcare advisory services to support our clients in achieving financial, clinical, and operational excellence.
• Provista - Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic, and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health, and senior living.

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