Associate Director – Healthcare Strategy & Innovation
| Company | Guidehouse |
|---|---|
| Location | McLean, VA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 7+ years of strategy consulting experience in top-tier or boutique consulting, with a focus on healthcare payer/provider industry
- Demonstrated success managing multiple, complex projects and leading cross-functional teams
- Advanced strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities
- Proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau, Alteryx) and financial modeling
- Willingness to travel as required
Responsibilities
- Lead multiple, concurrent client engagements, ensuring delivery of high-quality, innovative solutions that align with client and organizational goals.
- Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for healthcare payer/provider clients, including business model transformation, operating model design, enterprise transformation, M&A, and service line innovation.
- Oversee project teams, set clear objectives, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
- Apply and teach advanced strategic frameworks (e.g., wind tunneling, SWOT, Porter’s Five Forces, PEST, 3Cs) and data-driven methodologies to solve complex business challenges and drive measurable value.
- Serve as an advisor to senior client stakeholders, building and maintaining long-term relationships.
- Anticipate client needs, proactively identify opportunities, and deliver actionable recommendations that support client objectives.
- Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to enhance brand visibility and thought leadership.
- Lead, mentor, and develop Managers and junior consultants, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Drive business development initiatives, including proposal development, client presentations, and identification of new business opportunities.
- Oversee project budgets, resource allocation, and financial performance, ensuring efficient use of resources and achievement of profitability targets.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) highly preferred
- Master’s in Healthcare Administration (MHA) or related advanced degree
- Experience with AI, cloud, or machine learning in healthcare
- Active participation in healthcare industry associations