Managing Director - Practice Lead, AI and Technology Advisory

Managing Director - Practice Lead, AI and Technology Advisory

This role extends beyond technical leadership to encompass two parallel transformations : advancing AI capabilities for Premier's healthcare clients while simultaneously evolving Premier's own advisory methodology and culture.

Drawing from experience building practices from concept to market leadership, you'll establish the frameworks / methodologies, talent strategies, and cross-functional collaboration models that position Premier as the definitive authority in AI-driven healthcare transformation. Success will be measured by the advisory practice's ability to grow revenue, scale expertise, replicate outcomes across diverse healthcare environments, and integrate into how Premier's member organizations approach digital innovation.

You will tackle critical questions about measuring AI operational effectiveness, evaluating healthcare technology (AI) vendors, and developing reusable solution patterns.

Finally, you'll lead strategic engagements while building the scalable internal practices that enable Premier's broader advisory team to deliver consistent, measurable healthcare outcomes powered by deep AI expertise across our member organizations.

• Establish technical standards and evaluation criteria for healthcare AI solutions
• Monitor and translate latest AI research from top-tier sources into practical applications
• Design and validate measurement frameworks for AI tool effectiveness across different healthcare domains
• Generate thought leadership content establishing Premier's market position
• Lead technical due diligence for healthcare systems evaluating AI vendors and solutions
• Conduct deep technical assessments of vendor platforms, integration capabilities, and roadmaps
• Develop vendor technical assessment methodologies that cover the variety of choices facing healthcare institutions
• Create proof-of-concept solutions using AI-assisted development tools
• Design and prototype solutions with clients using AI-assisted development
• Architect custom AI solutions that achieve measurable improvements in operational metrics
• Create technical customer roadmaps for AI implementation and optimization
• Build reusable solution components and frameworks enabling scalable use across multiple customers
• Partner with existing Advisory teams to enhance their capabilities with AI solutions

• Develop scalable engagement methodologies and repeatable frameworks that enable adoption across Premier's member / client network
• Create talent acquisition and development strategies to build a world-class team of AI advisors and technical specialists
• Establish partnership ecosystem with leading AI vendors, research institutions, and technology providers to accelerate solution delivery
• Design and implement revenue models that align practice growth with measurable client outcomes and Premier's strategic objectives

• This role is expected to drive financial contribution to Premier's advisory services division. Key performance indicators include :
• Achieve $30M annual revenue within 36 months through strategic client engagements and scalable service offerings
• Demonstrate measurable improvements in operational efficiency, cost reduction, and / or patient outcomes
• Establish Premier as recognized thought leader in healthcare AI, measured by analyst recognition, speaking engagements, and industry awards
• Successfully identify AI capabilities for Premier's existing advisory teams, helping to increase overall effectiveness and client satisfaction scores
• Maintain portfolio of emerging AI technologies and proof-of-concept solutions that generate new revenue opportunities and competitive differentiation

• Manage project budgets, ensuring efficient resource utilization and on-time, within-scope project delivery.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success, client satisfaction, and business impact.
• Implement best practices for project management, risk mitigation, and quality control across consulting engagements.