M&A & Asset Optimization Director

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

15h • $75 - $121 • Hybrid

About The Position

M&A & Asset Optimization Director

Department: 10700 Enterprise Corporate - Business Development Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: This hybrid role offers flexibility with the majority of work performed remotely, complemented by a dedicated office space designed to foster collaboration and team engagement Pay Range $75.40 - $120.65 Major Responsibilities: Leading Market Intelligence & Research Serves as a expert strategic advisor to executive leadership, division leadership and boards, shaping enterprise strategy through the development of evaluation frameworks and best practices. Conducts market and partnership research and monitors regulatory and industry trends to inform organizational decisions. Delivers actionable assessments that allow for scenario planning that are vital to Enterprise System of Systems work. Enterprise M&A Partnership Strategy and Execution Develops and Leads enterprise health system profile processes. This process integrates financial, operational, and strategic insights to assess organizational strengths, market dynamics, strategic capabilities. Allows our ability to understand partner fit against our Rewire strategic framework. Oversees creation and maintenance of project plans, Gantt charts, and monitors timelines for ongoing and upcoming M&A activities. Asset Optimization & Strategic Assessment Expertise to deliver on enterprise-wide asset optimization efforts by contributing to internal assessments, market evaluations and other actionable strategies. Leads the development of recommended strategies for partnerships and business model adjustments and helps facilitate portfolio analysis and execution support. Data Analysis & Decision Support Leadership Develops and innovates industry leading tools that utilize both internal and third-party data sources to and enterprise data Collects, analyzes, and synthesizes enterprise statistics, market data, and performance metrics for stakeholders. Prepares and presents reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership and strategic planning, while tracking and reporting on key measures. Process Improvement & Innovation Identifies opportunities to automate and streamline data collection, reporting, and project management processes. Leads the transition and optimization of digital workspaces for collaboration and knowledge sharing, and supports the development and implementation of new tools, templates, and best practices for M&A and partnership evaluation. Team Leadership & Talent Development Expectations that this role fosters a collaborative learning environment of bi-directional learning. Seeking to mentor and train newer team members, while also expanding personal skills and capabilities. Confidentiality and Autonomy This leadership role leads extremely sensitive strategic initiatives that require extreme confidentiality. This dictates that work must remain focused to a small subset of highly functional leaders who must work autonomously on very complex partnerships and divestiture strategies and transactions. Must lead other leaders through complex situations, which are often completely confidential. Compliance & Transactional Integrity Establish and maintain rigorous internal processes to ensure compliance with Advocate Health’s Code of Ethical Conduct and regulatory standards. Coordinate across business development, legal, compliance, finance, and operations to uphold governance and accountability. Minimum Job Requirements Education Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or a related field. Master’s degree strongly preferred. Certification / Registration / License N/A. Active in related professional organizations is expected. Experience 7+ years of progress leadership experience in healthcare M&A, network development, or strategic planning Proven project management skills; experience with Gantt charts, trackers, and digital collaboration tools Advanced analytical skills; ability to interpret complex data sets and market intelligence Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting and presentations Experience working cross-functionally with clinical, financial, legal, and IT teams Familiarity with healthcare market dynamics, regulatory environments, and partnership models Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Ability to develop and implement frameworks for evaluating markets, partners, and M&A opportunities Deep understanding of healthcare systems, partnership models, and industry trends Advanced skills in collecting, synthesizing, and interpreting enterprise statistics, market data, and performance metrics Proficiency in managing complex projects using tools such as Gantt charts, trackers, and digital collaboration platforms Expertise in automating and streamlining data collection, reporting, and project management workflows Strong ability to coordinate and communicate with executive leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners Capable of preparing and presenting clear, actionable reports and dashboards for leadership and board-level audiences Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Preferred Job Requirements Education Bachelors degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Finance or related field. Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or a related field is strongly preferred. Experience Knowledge / Skills / Abilities This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progress leadership experience in healthcare M&A, network development, or strategic planning
• Proven project management skills; experience with Gantt charts, trackers, and digital collaboration tools
• Advanced analytical skills; ability to interpret complex data sets and market intelligence
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting and presentations
• Experience working cross-functionally with clinical, financial, legal, and IT teams
• Familiarity with healthcare market dynamics, regulatory environments, and partnership models
• Ability to develop and implement frameworks for evaluating markets, partners, and M&A opportunities
• Deep understanding of healthcare systems, partnership models, and industry trends
• Advanced skills in collecting, synthesizing, and interpreting enterprise statistics, market data, and performance metrics
• Proficiency in managing complex projects using tools such as Gantt charts, trackers, and digital collaboration platforms
• Expertise in automating and streamlining data collection, reporting, and project management workflows
• Strong ability to coordinate and communicate with executive leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners
• Capable of preparing and presenting clear, actionable reports and dashboards for leadership and board-level audiences

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Active in related professional organizations is expected.
• Bachelors degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Finance or related field.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or a related field is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading Market Intelligence & Research Serves as a expert strategic advisor to executive leadership, division leadership and boards, shaping enterprise strategy through the development of evaluation frameworks and best practices. Conducts market and partnership research and monitors regulatory and industry trends to inform organizational decisions. Delivers actionable assessments that allow for scenario planning that are vital to Enterprise System of Systems work.
• Enterprise M&A Partnership Strategy and Execution Develops and Leads enterprise health system profile processes. This process integrates financial, operational, and strategic insights to assess organizational strengths, market dynamics, strategic capabilities. Allows our ability to understand partner fit against our Rewire strategic framework. Oversees creation and maintenance of project plans, Gantt charts, and monitors timelines for ongoing and upcoming M&A activities.
• Asset Optimization & Strategic Assessment Expertise to deliver on enterprise-wide asset optimization efforts by contributing to internal assessments, market evaluations and other actionable strategies. Leads the development of recommended strategies for partnerships and business model adjustments and helps facilitate portfolio analysis and execution support.
• Data Analysis & Decision Support Leadership Develops and innovates industry leading tools that utilize both internal and third-party data sources to and enterprise data Collects, analyzes, and synthesizes enterprise statistics, market data, and performance metrics for stakeholders. Prepares and presents reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership and strategic planning, while tracking and reporting on key measures.
• Process Improvement & Innovation Identifies opportunities to automate and streamline data collection, reporting, and project management processes. Leads the transition and optimization of digital workspaces for collaboration and knowledge sharing, and supports the development and implementation of new tools, templates, and best practices for M&A and partnership evaluation.
• Team Leadership & Talent Development Expectations that this role fosters a collaborative learning environment of bi-directional learning. Seeking to mentor and train newer team members, while also expanding personal skills and capabilities.
• Confidentiality and Autonomy This leadership role leads extremely sensitive strategic initiatives that require extreme confidentiality. This dictates that work must remain focused to a small subset of highly functional leaders who must work autonomously on very complex partnerships and divestiture strategies and transactions. Must lead other leaders through complex situations, which are often completely confidential.
• Compliance & Transactional Integrity Establish and maintain rigorous internal processes to ensure compliance with Advocate Health’s Code of Ethical Conduct and regulatory standards. Coordinate across business development, legal, compliance, finance, and operations to uphold governance and accountability.

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director