Executive Director, Healthcare Strategy & Innovation

Executive Director, Healthcare Strategy & Innovation ( Remote, US )

What to expect when you join Sikich

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through different perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you.

Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.

Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!

Are you ready to grow with us?

Position Summary

Burwood Group is seeking a highly accomplished healthcare technology executive to serve as Executive Director, Healthcare Strategy & Innovation. This leader will help shape and expand Burwood's healthcare consulting and technology services practice while serving as a trusted advisor to healthcare provider organizations nationwide.

The ideal candidate is a former Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Digital Officer, or equivalent healthcare IT executive with deep expertise in healthcare technology strategy, clinical systems, infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity, AI adoption, and digital transformation.

This executive will leverage healthcare industry experience, executive relationships, and operational leadership expertise to drive business growth, strengthen strategic partnerships, develop innovative healthcare solutions, and support client acquisition and expansion efforts.

What will you do in this role ?

Healthcare Market Leadership

• Serve as a healthcare industry leader and executive advisor for Burwood's healthcare practice.
• Identify emerging healthcare technology trends and evaluate their implications for clients, service offerings, and investment priorities.
• Guide the development of healthcare-specific service portfolios, delivery capabilities, and market messaging.
• Provide strategic thought leadership through executive briefings, industry events, webinars, publications, and client forums.

Business Development & Sales Enablement

• Partner with sales, account, and delivery leaders to identify, qualify, develop, and close healthcare opportunities.
• Participate in executive client meetings, discovery workshops, solution development, proposal reviews, and presentations.
• Leverage healthcare executive relationships to create new opportunities and strengthen existing client partnerships.
• Serve as executive sponsor for strategic healthcare accounts and help create healthcare-focused go-to-market strategies and campaigns.

Healthcare Technology Advisory

• Advise clients on strategy, modernization, governance, and value realization across:
• Healthcare IT strategy, governance, operating models, and organizational design
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR/EHR) optimization and modernization, including Epic, Oracle Health, MEDITECH, and related ecosystems
• Clinical workflow transformation, interoperability, data platforms, and patient engagement technologies
• Enterprise network, wireless, hybrid cloud, and infrastructure modernization
• Cybersecurity, resilience, business continuity, and regulatory risk management
• AI, automation, analytics, and digital health adoption within healthcare environments
• Drive the development of Burwood's healthcare AI strategy, point of view, and advisory services.
• Identify practical use cases for generative AI, predictive…