[Hiring] Director, Advisory Services - Cardiovascular @Ovation Healthcare

Role Description

The Director, Advisory Services – Cardiovascular, serves as a strategic clinical and sourcing leader, responsible for driving enterprise-level value across cardiovascular service lines through physician alignment, advanced sourcing strategies, and data-driven decision making.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to physicians and health system leaders on cardiovascular supply chain strategy, product selection, and value optimization.
• Lead physician engagement and alignment efforts across interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac surgery, vascular, and structural heart programs.
• Facilitate clinician-led value analysis initiatives that balance clinical efficacy, patient outcomes, and financial stewardship.
• Act as a change leader in advancing standardization, utilization optimization, and evidence-based decision making.
• Develop and execute complex sourcing and contracting strategies for cardiovascular categories, with clear alignment to clinical and financial objectives.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing lifecycle, including market analysis, supplier evaluation, RFI/RFP development, negotiations, and implementation.
• Leverage deep knowledge of suppliers, technologies, and market dynamics to create a competitive advantage and mitigate risk.
• Partner with sourcing and executive leadership to influence enterprise contracting decisions and long-term supplier strategy.
• Build strong relationships with cardiologists, surgeons, and clinical leadership to influence product adoption and utilization.
• Translate complex data and market insights into clear, actionable recommendations for executives.
• Identify and drive measurable cost savings and value creation opportunities within cardiovascular spend categories.
• Support performance improvement initiatives across member organizations, including utilization management and contract compliance.
• Contribute to the development of scalable advisory offerings and best practices across cardiovascular service lines and audiences.
• Lead high-impact discussions with physicians and stakeholders in complex, highly matrixed environments.
• Lead or influence cross-functional teams, including sourcing, analytics, and clinical stakeholders, to execute strategic initiatives.
• Serve as a mentor and subject matter expert within the organization.
• Support education, training, and adoption of new processes, tools, and strategies across member organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Healthcare Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field; Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, or similar) preferred.
• Clinical expertise or licensure (e.g., RN, RCIS, CV Tech, or similar) strongly preferred, or equivalent experience demonstrating deep engagement with cardiovascular clinical stakeholders.
• 8–12+ years of experience in healthcare supply chain, strategic sourcing, or consulting, with a strong focus on cardiovascular categories.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in cardiovascular physician preference items (PPI), including interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac surgery, and vascular technologies.
• Proven success partnering with physicians and clinical leaders to influence product selection, utilization, and contracting decisions.
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
• Deep understanding of cardiovascular clinical workflows, procedures, and market dynamics.
• Track record of delivering measurable financial and operational outcomes in complex, physician-driven environments.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and clinicians.