Vizient, Inc

Director

• Develop and lead comprehensive category strategies for complex portfolios aligned with client priorities and organizational objectives
• Serve as category subject matter expert and strategic advisor across sourcing, contracting, and value analysis initiatives
• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including opportunity assessment, requirements development, RFI/RFP execution, supplier evaluation, negotiations, contract development, implementation, and performance monitoring
• Develop and negotiate complex business, financial, operational, and contractual terms with suppliers
• Lead multidisciplinary stakeholder committees and facilitate alignment among clinical, executive, operational, supply chain, value analysis, supplier, and client stakeholders
• Present category strategies, sourcing recommendations, business cases, and initiative outcomes to executive audiences
• Manage complex category portfolios and collaborate across sourcing, contracting, analytics, implementation, and value analysis teams
• Evaluate market, regulatory, supply chain, legal, competitive, and supplier developments to mitigate risk and identify opportunities
• Provide mentoring, strategic guidance, and category expertise to team members and represent Vizient in client, supplier, and industry engagements
• Apply advanced AI fluency to category strategy, market intelligence, analysis, stakeholder communications, and business decision-making

Service Line Director – Surgical

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Develop and execute category strategies across finance and accounting spend areas to drive savings, operational improvements, and value
• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including requests for proposals, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and selection
• Oversee contracting activities, including negotiations, risk and compliance alignment, and supplier performance management
• Support client consulting engagements focused on accounts payable, treasury, payment processes, and related finance operations
• Identify and implement process improvements and cost reduction opportunities using financial and operational insights
• Analyze financial, operational, supplier, and market data to inform recommendations and sourcing strategies
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance against contractual commitments and client needs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enhance finance and accounting solutions and offerings
• Partner with clients to support solution adoption, communicate recommendations, and demonstrate measurable value
• Influence key business decisions through strategic thinking, financial acumen, and effective presentations

Director – Finance and Accounting

Associate

• Deliver customized analyses using internal and external data, including structured, unstructured, raw, and published datasets
• Conduct comparative procedural and supply analytics to identify variation in cost, utilization, outcomes, supplies, physicians, and facility performance
• Analyze complex business challenges and translate data into actionable findings and recommendations supporting strategic, operational, and executive decision-making
• Apply knowledge of competitive factors, Vizient differentiators, industry practices, and relevant data sources to strengthen analyses and insights
• Collaborate with clinical and operational clients to evaluate supply utilization and identify opportunities for standardization, cost optimization, and performance improvement
• Inform and advise clients and internal business partners through data-driven insights
• Plan and facilitate client meetings to gather requirements, understand business processes, communicate findings, and manage expectations
• Ensure data reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with analytical requirements and client needs
• Contribute to mentoring, knowledge sharing, and the development of team best practices

Senior Analytics & Insights Associate

Growth Marketing

• Lead early-stage growth work by understanding healthcare problems and shaping solutions using Vizient's assets, relationships, data, and market position
• Shape early product and business theses using customer pain, market dynamics, operational reality, economic value, and strategic position
• Provide external market perspective on health system decisions, buyer priorities, budgets, and competitive alternatives
• Lead senior-level conversations with internal stakeholders, health system leaders, operators, subject matter experts, and external market participants
• Assess whether opportunities are meaningful, fundable, differentiated, and credible enough to pursue
• Identify critical assumptions, risks, and decision points for advancing, changing, or stopping opportunities
• Translate research, interviews, market analysis, and internal expertise into concise executive recommendations
• Document evidence, assumptions, stakeholder input, decisions, and open questions
• Influence cross-functional partners and senior stakeholders without formal authority
• Help refine evaluation, communication, and prioritization of early-stage commercial growth opportunities

Senior Director, Research & Development, Commercial Growth Initiatives

• Lead complex healthcare analytics projects using clinical, administrative, claims, and other relevant datasets
• Develop and document advanced analytic methodologies, patient and provider cohorts, outcome definitions, segmentation approaches, and project-specific analytical logic
• Develop, troubleshoot, and optimize advanced SQL queries across relational databases, data products, and platforms
• Investigate data anomalies, unexpected results, and edge cases; evaluate solutions and recommend appropriate approaches
• Translate client needs and business questions into analytic requirements, methodologies, and deliverables
• Collaborate with business consultants, statisticians, and subject matter experts to align methodologies and data definitions with project objectives
• Identify project risks, data limitations, methodology questions, and timeline impacts; recommend solutions proactively
• Apply data-quality and quality-assurance practices to validate analytic outputs and ensure reliable deliverables
• Provide analytic guidance and share best practices across projects
• Use approved generative AI tools, including Databricks Genie, to improve SQL development, documentation, research, methodology development, and quality assurance

Full-stack Engineer

• Lead architecture, design, and implementation of a Palantir Foundry-based data product
• Own the enterprise ontology, curated data assets, and analytics engineering framework
• Define and evolve the ontology using EHR, ERP, and related enterprise data sources
• Model clinical, operational, financial, and administrative entities and relationships
• Establish architecture standards, ontology design patterns, data contracts, engineering practices, and semantic modeling frameworks
• Design, implement, and optimize PySpark transformations, data pipelines, derived metrics, KPIs, and analytical datasets
• Drive data quality, governance, security, privacy, lineage, and auditability practices
• Lead architectural decisions and define strategies for scalability, reliability, performance, observability, and maintainability
• Collaborate with product, analytics, operations, data governance, and engineering teams
• Evaluate emerging technologies and platform capabilities
• Mentor engineers and analytics professionals
• Champion AI-assisted development and agentic engineering practices

Staff Software Engineer

Data Scientist

• Develop advanced data science, machine learning, and AI solutions using complex healthcare clinical, operational, financial, claims, and electronic medical record data
• Conduct exploratory and predictive analyses across large, disparate data sources to identify patterns, generate hypotheses, evaluate performance, and uncover opportunities for improvement
• Apply statistical modeling, machine learning, natural language processing, and large language model techniques to solve complex healthcare and business problems
• Design, develop, evaluate, and refine LLM-enabled workflows, including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), prompt optimization, model evaluation, and techniques that improve the accuracy and reliability of AI-generated outputs
• Develop AI/ML workflows supporting production applications, analytics products, and data platforms through model orchestration, API integration, data processing, deployment, and optimization
• Translate raw clinical, financial, operational, and client data into standardized, enriched, and analytically useful data assets
• Integrate LLMs and machine learning models with APIs, data pipelines, enterprise applications, and other technology platforms to move solutions into production
• Partner with product, engineering, technology, clinical, and business clients to translate requirements into statistical, machine learning, and AI approaches
• Evaluate data quality, model performance, and analytical outputs and troubleshoot issues across data, AI/ML workflows, and production solutions
• Communicate analytical approaches, findings, limitations, and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences and contribute best practices

Senior Data Scientist

• Lead analytics strategy and execution across complex sourcing and category initiatives
• Direct advanced analyses of spend, utilization, supplier performance, market dynamics, pricing, and cost drivers
• Develop scalable analytical frameworks, methodologies, dashboards, and performance measures
• Translate complex data and analytical findings into actionable insights, business cases, and recommendations for executive-level client and Vizient stakeholders
• Partner with sourcing, supply chain, clinical, finance, and functional leaders to inform category strategies, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and implementation decisions
• Oversee analytics supporting RFI/RFP processes, including baseline development, supplier proposal evaluation, scenario modeling, financial analysis, and measurement of projected value
• Establish governance and quality standards for data accuracy, analytical integrity, consistent methodologies, and performance reporting
• Monitor portfolio performance and value realization, identifying trends, risks, opportunities, and areas requiring intervention
• Lead and develop analytics talent while promoting advanced analytical capabilities, knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and effective use of emerging technologies
• Build trusted relationships with Vizient leaders as a strategic analytics advisor and advance analytics capabilities supporting long-term client value

Senior Director, Analytics

Marketing

• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, industry monitoring, and client insight gathering
• Support development and refinement of ideal customer profiles, personas, and buying groups
• Collaborate with product management on positioning frameworks and messaging
• Develop product launch plans aligned with marketing strategies and business objectives
• Coordinate cross-functional go-to-market execution and product adoption activities
• Assist in evaluating pricing and packaging strategies
• Create and maintain product marketing collateral, sales tools, FAQs, product briefs, and battle cards
• Develop training materials, onboarding resources, and field readiness programs with sales enablement teams
• Gather and synthesize client, sales, and market feedback
• Track and analyze KPIs including engagement, pipeline contribution, win/loss trends, and content utilization

Product & Solutions Marketing Manager – Integrated Marketing

Supply Chain

• Serve as the senior leader accountable for performance, execution, and client value delivery across assigned client engagements
• Build and maintain executive-level client relationships as a trusted advisor on supply chain transformation and performance improvement
• Align client stakeholders, on-site teams, and Vizient functional leaders to a unified operating model
• Shape long-term supply chain strategies and transformation roadmaps
• Lead integrated supply chain delivery across sourcing, value analysis, analytics, inventory, and operations
• Translate enterprise and client strategy into measurable integrated operating plans
• Drive savings initiatives, operational improvements, and transformation efforts
• Ensure coordinated execution across National Centers and between on-site and centralized teams
• Identify risks, remove barriers, and lead structured problem-solving
• Lead process redesign, standardization, workflow optimization, and continuous improvement
• Support implementation of tools, technologies, and capabilities that improve scalability and client outcomes
• Establish governance structures, decision rights, escalation pathways, and accountability frameworks
• Define and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and management routines
• Identify opportunities to expand client scope, deepen partnerships, improve outcomes, and increase engagement value
• Partner with leadership on revenue growth and margin optimization
• Support business development through executive engagement, solution shaping, and operational credibility
• Develop scalable solutions and offerings for multiple clients
• Drive alignment and results without direct authority across matrixed stakeholders
• Guide teams through change and enable adoption of new ways of working
• Provide structured guidance and feedback to support performance and professional growth
• Balance enterprise standards with client-specific needs
• Partner with National Center leadership to deploy expertise in a coordinated, scalable manner

VP, Integrated Supply Chain

Analyst

• Analyze purchase order line-item data to evaluate dataset completeness and identify missing spend
• Review and correct inaccurate data using sound judgment and established analytical practices
• Build cross-references using national contracts, cross-reference databases, and other available resources
• Apply appropriate pricing and benchmark data to support accurate and meaningful analyses
• Customize analyses and reporting to address client needs and support informed purchasing and contracting decisions
• Interpret analytical results and communicate key insights through clear, data-driven storytelling
• Communicate project schedules, workloads, progress, and expected completion timelines
• Load client price files and support related data requests as needed
• Expand category and industry knowledge through research, experience, and professional networking
• Establish strong working relationships with internal and external partners while monitoring industry changes that may influence client decisions

Senior Analyst – Spend Management Analytics

Procurement

• Lead negotiation of complex contract terms and conditions and structure innovative solutions
• Partner with Legal to draft, refine, and validate contract language for accuracy, compliance, and risk mitigation
• Manage the full sourcing lifecycle, including opportunity assessment, RFP design, bid evaluation, supplier selection, and implementation support
• Develop sourcing strategies based on spend analysis, market trends, benchmarking, and supplier dynamics
• Identify and propose cost-savings initiatives using financial analysis and market intelligence
• Oversee contract maintenance, including amendments, renewals, compliance evaluation, and performance monitoring
• Use analytical tools and contracting platforms to support workflow efficiency, documentation accuracy, and savings tracking
• Present negotiation updates, sourcing strategies, risks, and recommendations to clients and internal leadership
• Build and maintain partnerships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Communicate complex strategies and negotiations to executive-level audiences
• Facilitate consensus among physicians, clinicians, and operational leaders to support sourcing decisions, contract adoption, and implementation

Senior Sourcing Executive – Clinical Contracts

Pharmacist

• Partner with health-systems and internal Vizient business units to optimize pharmacy enterprise solutions and strengthen client value
• Lead pharmacy consulting engagements across multiple client accounts
• Build relationships with hospital executives, pharmacy leaders, clinicians, and internal stakeholders
• Coordinate consulting team activities across multiple client accounts
• Lead project teams to achieve deliverables within planned timelines and budgets
• Create and deliver influential communications to health-system senior executives
• Conduct assessments of pharmacy and medication management programs in member health systems, infusion centers, ambulatory surgery centers, provider offices, and clinics
• Develop strategic operating plans using industry leading practices, pharmaceutical care standards, and benchmark comparisons
• Engage in formulary management and therapeutic interchange initiatives
• Deliver consultative and advisory services to support client needs
• Develop and enhance pharmacy solutions and services
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support project execution and client engagement
• Present pharmacy insights and recommendations at national and regional forums

Pharmacy Executive IV, Pharmacy Advisory – Ambulatory

Consultant

• Conduct advanced financial and operational analyses to identify performance improvement opportunities and translate findings into actionable strategic recommendations
• Develop and execute project plans meeting schedules, budgets, contractual deliverables, and expected value
• Lead defined consulting projects and workstreams independently or with cross-functional project teams
• Facilitate client meetings and present findings and recommendations to vice presidents and senior client leaders
• Manage mid- to senior-level client relationships, expectations, and requests
• Guide less experienced consultants on data interpretation, analytical approaches, and storytelling
• Respond to client requests involving data analysis, strategy development, performance improvement, and coaching
• Identify expansion opportunities and support sales and client growth efforts
• Develop and enhance consulting products, services, tools, methodologies, and intellectual capital
• Monitor engagement budgets, project performance, and client chargeable hours

Senior Consultant, Indirect Spend

• Serve as the senior leader accountable for performance, execution, and client value delivery across assigned client engagements
• Build and maintain executive-level client relationships as a trusted advisor on supply chain transformation and performance improvement
• Align client stakeholders, on-site teams, and Vizient functional leaders around a unified operating model
• Shape long-term supply chain strategies and transformation roadmaps with client leadership
• Lead integrated supply chain delivery across sourcing, value analysis, analytics, inventory, and operations
• Translate enterprise and client strategy into measurable integrated operating plans
• Drive savings initiatives, operational improvements, and transformation efforts
• Ensure coordinated execution across National Centers and between on-site and centralized teams
• Identify risks, remove barriers, and lead structured problem-solving
• Lead process redesign, standardization, workflow optimization, and continuous improvement
• Support implementation of tools, technologies, and capabilities that improve scalability and client outcomes
• Establish governance structures, decision rights, escalation pathways, and accountability frameworks
• Define and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and management routines
• Identify expansion opportunities, deepen client partnerships, and increase engagement value
• Align delivery with revenue growth and margin optimization
• Support business development through executive engagement and solution shaping
• Develop scalable solutions and offerings for multiple clients
• Drive alignment and results without direct authority across matrixed stakeholders
• Guide teams through change and provide performance guidance and professional-growth feedback
• Balance enterprise standards with client-specific needs
• Partner with National Center leadership to deploy expertise at scale