Position Overview:
As a leader in Modality Global Advisors (MGA) consulting practice, the Managing Director (MD) / Managing Partner (MP) will lead and oversee operations of a high-performing healthcare consulting practice. This role combines strategic leadership with operational excellence, ensuring that the practice delivers superior consulting services to healthcare clients, drives business growth, fosters client relationships, and maintains the firm's position as a market leader in the healthcare consulting space. The MD/MP will play a pivotal role in shaping the practice's long-term direction, while directly managing a team of consultants, executives, and partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and execute the practice's overall business strategy in alignment with the company's vision and goals.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the practice, ensuring continuous growth, profitability, and sustainability.
- Identify emerging trends and challenges in the healthcare industry and proactively develop solutions to meet market demands.
- Lead digital transformation initiatives and leverage emerging technologies like AI, machine learning, and telemedicine in healthcare consulting solutions.
- Develop strategies for value-based care models and population health management.
- Leverage healthcare data analytics to drive evidence-based decision-making and improve client outcomes.
- Represent the healthcare consulting practice in industry forums, conferences, and external engagements.
Client Relationship Management:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for senior healthcare clients, building and nurturing long-term relationships.
- Drive new business development by identifying and pursuing growth opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
- Oversee the development and delivery of high-quality, customized consulting solutions for clients, ensuring satisfaction and value.
- Lead major engagements and ensure that project teams are effectively delivering results on time and within budget.
Operational Excellence:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the consulting practice, ensuring efficient processes, resource management, and profitability.
- Ensure that the practice consistently delivers high-quality, evidence-based consulting services in areas such as strategy, operations, digital transformation, regulatory compliance, healthcare policy, and market access.
- Implement and oversee quality improvement initiatives in healthcare settings.
- Develop strategies for cost containment and efficiency improvement in healthcare organizations.
- Manage the recruitment, training, and retention of top talent, including hiring and mentoring senior leaders within the practice.
- Collaborate across the organization to leverage MGA's strategic differentiators to drive client/member value and optimize operational support.
Financial Management:
- Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management for the healthcare consulting practice.
- Ensure that all client engagements are profitable, with clear and accurate financial oversight, including managing pricing strategies, billing, and costs.
- Work with the senior leadership team to set and monitor financial targets and resource allocation.
Team Leadership and Development:
- Lead a diverse team of consultants, senior managers, and partners, providing direction, mentorship, and professional development.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture that values innovation, accountability, and client success.
- Oversee the professional growth of team members, ensuring they have opportunities for training, development, and advancement.
- Implement talent management practices to attract, retain, and develop top-tier consulting professionals in the healthcare sector.
Business Development and Marketing:
- Lead efforts to expand the practice's client base, leveraging your network and industry knowledge to secure new contracts and partnerships.
- Collaborate with the marketing and business development teams to create and execute go-to-market strategies.
- Identify new service areas or market segments for expansion, driving the evolution of service offerings.
- Foster innovation within the practice and develop new service offerings.
Governance and Risk Management:
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, legal, and ethical requirements in the delivery of consulting services.
- Manage risk by overseeing the implementation of robust project management, quality assurance, and compliance frameworks.
- Oversee contractual agreements, partnerships, and vendor relationships.
Education & Experience:
- Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field (MBA, MHA, MPH preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in healthcare consulting, with at least 2 years in a leadership or partner-level role.
- Proven experience in managing large, complex healthcare consulting engagements across multiple domains (strategy, operations, technology, clinical care, etc.).
- Strong understanding of healthcare policy, regulations, and industry standards.
- Experience working with diverse healthcare clients, including hospitals, health systems, payers, pharmaceutical companies, and public health organizations.
- Deep understanding of current and emerging healthcare policies and their impact on the industry.
- Experience with international healthcare systems and global health initiatives.
Skills & Competencies:
- Proven track record in business development and client relationship management.
- Financial acumen and experience managing P&L responsibilities.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to think strategically and execute effectively in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
- High degree of integrity and professionalism in client and internal relations.
- Strong emotional intelligence and empathy towards healthcare providers and patients.
- Demonstrated adaptability and resilience in navigating uncertain and rapidly changing healthcare environments.
- Self-awareness and commitment to continuous personal development.
- Expertise in addressing healthcare disparities and improving access to care.
- Proficiency in healthcare-specific project management methodologies.
- Experience in fostering collaboration between IT professionals and healthcare practitioners.
Personal Attributes:
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for healthcare innovation and improvement.
- Collaborative, results-oriented, and able to build cross-functional relationships.
- A visionary leader who thrives in a dynamic, fast-changing industry.
Additional Job Requirements:
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time.
- Adaptability to change priorities quickly and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in operating computer programs and software.
- Effective communication with audiences in person and in electronic formats.
- Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public).
- Ability to make independent decisions.
- Ability to work in a collaborative business environment with varying interruptions.
Working Conditions: Remote with flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
Travel Requirements: Travel up to 60% within the US and other countries as needed.
Physical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time.
Modality Global Advisors is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
