Director, Advisory Services - Cardiovascular

Welcome to Ovation Healthcare! At Ovation Healthcare, we’ve been making local healthcare better for more than 40 years. Our mission is to strengthen independent community healthcare. We provide independent hospitals and health systems with the support, guidance and tech-enabled shared services needed to remain strong and viable. With a strong sense of purpose and commitment to operating excellence, we help rural healthcare providers fulfill their missions. The Ovation Healthcare difference is the extraordinary combination of operations experience and consulting guidance that fulfills our mission of creating a sustainable future for healthcare organizations. Ovation Healthcare's vision is to be a dynamic, integrated professional services company delivering innovative and executable solutions through experience and thought leadership, while valuing trust, respect, and customer focused behavior. We’re looking for talented, motivated professionals with a desire to help independent hospitals thrive. Working with Ovation Healthcare you will have the opportunity to collaborate with highly skilled subject matter specialists and operations executives, in a collegial atmosphere of professionalism and teamwork. Ovation Healthcare's corporate headquarters is located in Brentwood, TN. For more information, visit . Summary: 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. This role partners closely with physicians, clinical leaders, and executive stakeholders to optimize product selection, standardize care where appropriate, and improve both financial and clinical outcomes. The Director brings deep expertise in cardiovascular physician preference items (PPI), supplier markets, and clinical workflows to influence high-impact decisions across member organizations. Duties and Responsibilities: 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. Work Experience, Education, and Certifications: 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. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 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.