Strategic Value Analysis Lead (Healthcare & AI)

Vizient, Inc.; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a Value Analysis Coordinator to drive cross-functional governance for product requests, shortages, and cost reduction initiatives. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, huddles, and committee activities while implementing evidence-based decisions to improve patient outcomes.

The role requires collaboration with clinical, operational, and supply chain leaders. A relevant degree and 5+ years in healthcare/value analysis are expected, with hybrid onsite work in

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in healthcare, consulting, Value Analysis, program management, governance, healthcare technology, digital health, or related fields.
• Experience interpreting and analyzing clinical, financial, utilization, quality, and supply chain data.
• Working knowledge of electronic medical record systems, ERP systems, and materials management information systems.
• Knowledge of healthcare supply chain operations, group purchasing organizations, contracting, and Value Analysis best practices.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio (or similar workflow visualization tools).
• Demonstrated AI Fluency with the ability to independently apply AI tools to improve productivity, evaluate AI-generated content critically, and effectively integrate AI-supported insights into day-to-day work.
• Certified Value Analysis Healthcare Professional (CVAHP), Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP), or similar healthcare supply chain certification preferred.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of coordination for new product requests, urgent one-time-use requests, and supply assurance concerns, ensuring compliance with established Value Analysis processes.
• Independently manage day-to-day Value Analysis and supply assurance activities related to shortages, back-orders, recalls, discontinued products, product standardization, clinical utilization optimization, quality improvement, and cost reduction.
• Partner with clinical, physician, operational, finance, and supply chain leaders to facilitate multidisciplinary Value Analysis teams and governance processes.
• Organize, prepare, facilitate, and document supply assurance huddles, Value Analysis committee meetings and project activities.
• Help identify and evaluate alternative products, suppliers, and clinical solutions when supply disruptions may affect patient care or hospital operations.
• Analyze and integrate clinical, financial, utilization, quality, and supply chain data to identify shortages, supply risks, opportunities for standardization, savings, and improved patient outcomes.
• Research, evaluate, and synthesize peer-reviewed clinical evidence, regulatory information, and market intelligence to support objective product and technology recommendations.
• Develop product evaluation criteria and independently coordinate product trials, clinical evaluations, and implementation activities for approved products, supplies, equipment, and services.
• Lead product conversion initiatives, including vendor market share changes, implementation planning, stakeholder communication, and performance monitoring.
• Support timely implementation of supply assurance solutions, including product substitutions, temporary alternatives, and other mitigation strategies.
• Develop, maintain, and improve Value Analysis policies, procedures, workflows, and documentation that support organizational objectives and operational continuity.
• Coordinate education related to Value Analysis processes, product evaluations, supply chain initiatives, and evidence-based decision making.
• Represent Value Analysis and supply assurance on multidisciplinary committees, project teams, and organizational initiatives.
• Build collaborative relationships with physicians, clinicians, vendors, supply chain partners, and operational leaders to facilitate consensus and drive adoption of approved solutions.
• Communicate supply risks, recommendations, decisions, and implementation plans clearly to stakeholders across the organization.
• Apply AI-enabled tools to support assessment activities, research, analysis, presentation development, and creation of deliverables while independently validating outputs for accuracy, relevance, and alignment with organizational and business objectives.

Skills

AI Fluency

Education

Relevant degree

CVAHP

CMRP

Lean Six Sigma

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Visio

Job description

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a Value Analysis Coordinator to drive cross-functional governance for product requests, shortages, and cost reduction initiatives. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, huddles, and committee activities while implementing evidence-based decisions to improve patient outcomes.

The role requires collaboration with clinical, operational, and supply chain leaders. A relevant degree and 5+ years in healthcare/value analysis are expected, with hybrid onsite work in