Director, Healthcare Strategy & Cost Efficiency Lead

Vizient, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 117,600 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Comprehensive benefits plan

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a senior consultant to lead complex projects focused on reducing clinical variation and improving cost efficiency in healthcare organizations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to develop sustainable strategies and deliver measurable results. The role requires managing project plans, stakeholder meetings, and executive-level discussions, while building trusted relationships with healthcare executives and supporting business development.

Qualifications

• 7 or more years of relevant experience required; prefer background in clinical and cost improvement initiatives within a healthcare provider organization and/or consulting firm.
• Deep understanding of Physician/Clinical Preference Items strongly preferred.
• Proven experience leading large, complex projects with cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse professional audiences, including clinical leaders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance to enhance cost efficiency and reduce clinical variation
• Lead complex consulting projects and workstreams to ensure timely execution, measurable impact, and member value.
• Develop and manage project plans that align with scope, schedule, and budget while supporting long-term sustainability.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, presentations, and executive-level discussions to promote collaboration and decision-making.
• Manage cross-functional teams by fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and results-oriented performance.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior healthcare leaders and C-suite executives to drive strategic alignment.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities, generating leads, and contributing to sales closures.
• Contribute to thought leadership through industry presentations, publications, and the creation of new service offerings.
• Collaborate with Spend Management and other teams to ensure strategic alignment and seamless engagement execution.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Relevant degree preferred.

Job description

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a senior consultant to lead complex projects focused on reducing clinical variation and improving cost efficiency in healthcare organizations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to develop sustainable strategies and deliver measurable results. The role requires managing project plans, stakeholder meetings, and executive-level discussions, while building trusted relationships with healthcare executives and supporting business development.