Associate Principal, Intelligence

When you're the best, we're the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves . We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future. Associate Principal, Ambulatory Strategy Intelligence The Associate Principal, Ambulatory Strategy Intelligence is a member of the Intelligence team, responsible for developing thought leadership, research, frameworks, and strategic insights that help health system leaders navigate the rapidly evolving ambulatory landscape. Serving as an ambulatory strategy expert, this role provides executive-level advisory support to health system members while partnering closely with experts across Vizient teams to advance intellectual capital. The Associate Principal is expected to become one of Vizient's recognized thought leaders in ambulatory strategy, developing original perspectives and intellectual capital that shape member decision-making and advance the organization's point of view on the future of ambulatory care. This is a highly client-facing role that combines research, strategic thinking, analytics, writing, facilitation, and executive communication to influence decision-making across member organizations. Responsibilities - Develop original intellectual capital, thought leadership, frameworks and strategic points of view on complex ambulatory topics. - Lead research initiatives by developing hypotheses, selecting appropriate data sources, and integrating qualitative and quantitative evidence into actionable insights. - Deliver compelling presentations and facilitate executive discussions that help health system leaders make strategic decisions. - Build trusted advisory relationships with health system executives by anticipating complex strategic needs and translating industry trends into practical guidance. - Apply analytical thinking to identify emerging trends, frame complex business problems, and develop innovative solutions. - Manage multiple complex projects while maintaining high standards for quality, timeliness, and client impact. Qualifications