Sr Associate, Surgery Intelligence

Vizient, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a skilled analyst to translate healthcare analytics, research, and trends into actionable client insights and deliver data-driven recommendations through research, presentations, and engagements.

You will collaborate with cross-functional experts to evaluate surgery service line performance and develop innovative analytics tools and client-ready deliverables.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred; advanced degree in healthcare, research, business, biomedical sciences, economics, or health administration preferred.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Advanced proficiency with analytics and data visualization tools, including Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and AI technologies.
• Knowledge of Healthcare supplier and/or life sciences perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Translate healthcare analytics, research, and industry trends into actionable products, deliverables, and client experiences.
• Synthesize findings into service line insights for Sg2 analytics tools, including the Impact of Change Demand Forecasting Model.
• Identify strategic issues and develop analytical solutions for clients.
• Collaborate with service line, analytics, and enterprise subject matter experts to develop high-quality client deliverables and responses.
• Develop written materials, presentations, podcasts, videos, and meeting content to communicate research findings and strategic recommendations.
• Assess surgery service line operations, clinical care delivery models, healthcare policy, scientific literature, and industry trends to generate meaningful insights.
• Analyze large, complex, and dynamic internal and external healthcare data sets to develop cross-service line analytical solutions.
• Deliver presentations and facilitate in-person and virtual client meetings with confidence and professionalism.
• Leverage industry knowledge, analytics expertise, and emerging technologies, including AI, to develop recommendations that address client needs.
• Apply creativity, objectivity, critical thinking, and analytical rigor to solve complex healthcare business challenges.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

AI technologies

Healthcare analytics

Education

Advanced degree preferred

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 translate healthcare analytics, research, and emerging industry trends into actionable insights that help clients anticipate change, improve strategic decision-making, and achieve exceptional outcomes. You will collaborate with cross-functional subject matter experts to develop innovative analytics, evaluate surgery service line performance, and deliver data-driven recommendations through research, presentations, and client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Translate healthcare analytics, research, and emerging industry trends into actionable products, deliverables, and client experiences.
• Synthesize research findings and data analyses into service line insights that support annual updates to Sg2 analytics tools, including the Impact of Change Demand Forecasting Model.
• Identify strategic issues and develop analytical solutions that help clients understand business challenges and future opportunities.
• Collaborate with service line, analytics, and enterprise subject matter experts to develop high-quality client deliverables and responses.
• Develop written materials, presentations, podcasts, videos, and meeting content to communicate research findings and strategic recommendations.
• Assess surgery service line operations, clinical care delivery models, healthcare policy, scientific literature, and industry trends to generate meaningful insights.
• Analyze large, complex, and dynamic internal and external healthcare data sets to develop cross-service line analytical solutions.
• Deliver presentations and facilitate in-person and virtual client meetings with confidence and professionalism.
• Leverage industry knowledge, analytics expertise, and emerging technologies, including AI, to develop recommendations that address client needs.
• Apply creativity, objectivity, critical thinking, and analytical rigor to solve complex healthcare business challenges.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred. Advanced degree in an applied healthcare, research, business, biological/biomedical sciences, economics, or health administration field preferred.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Advanced proficiency with analytics and data visualization tools, including Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and AI technologies required.
• Knowledge of Healthcare supplier and/or life sciences perspectives required.
• Experience in health system enterprise planning, surgery service line or hospital operations, clinical services, or healthcare analytics required; surgery services experience highly preferred.
• Experience working with healthcare data within a hospital, healthcare payer, life sciences organization, or similar healthcare environment preferred.
• Strong research, analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and presentation skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel.

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 $88,900.00 to $155,500.00. 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.

Enterprise of Companies

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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