[Hiring] Regulatory Manager @Ascendient Healthcare Advisors

Role Description

This role involves leading complex Certificate of Need (CON) applications from start to finish, managing project teams, owning client relationships, and developing your capability as a consultant while mentoring others.

• Lead project teams of analysts and writers
• Translate strategy into execution
• Manage project economics
• Ensure every deliverable meets Ascendient's standard—flawless and timely
• Own projects from start to finish
• Track hours weekly and identify budget variance early
• Build staffing plans and delegate work appropriately
• Drive quality control and documentation
• Flag risks early with solutions
• Own day-to-day client communication
• Manage scope changes with documented decisions

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in healthcare consulting, regulatory affairs, or health system operations
• Direct experience with Certificate of Need (CON) processes and applications
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and teams simultaneously
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with data interpretation and financial modeling
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field (Master's preferred)

Requirements

• Driven and resilient
• Growth-minded and adaptable
• A natural coach
• Detail-oriented with strategic perspective
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Accountable

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $115,000 - $160,000 annually (based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Competitive leave policies
• Primarily remote position (candidates must be located in the United States)
• Periodic travel to client sites and our Chapel Hill, NC office
• Remote flexibility helps offset peaks and valleys of project cycles

Application Process

• Initial phone interview
• Competencies and strengths assessment
• Skills evaluation
• Interviews via Zoom with division leaders and/or Partners