Full-Time
Senior Director Advisory Services
Updated on 9/3/2026
Premier
5,001-10,000 employees
Healthcare data analytics and supply chain
Compensation Overview
$164k - $305k/yr
Remote in USA
Remote
Remote within the United States, with 61–80% travel within the US.
Bachelor's, Master's
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- At least 10 years of applicable experience.
- A Bachelor's degree.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to adapt, change priorities quickly, and meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to operate computer programs and software.
- Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.
- Ability to maintain day-to-day contact with coworkers and/or the public.
- Ability to make independent decisions.
- Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions.
- Manage a book of business across multiple customers with sales and revenue of $5 million or more.
- Perform billable work for clients.
- Sell and deliver comprehensive consulting projects within an assigned service line and/or sell and deliver large engagements of up to $250,000 or more.
- Manage service-line performance, including development of offerings, sales and business development, quality of implementation, and customer satisfaction.
- Grow the entire Premier portfolio.
- Maintain high staff utilization and appropriate margin levels on all engagements.
- Lead engagements and provide subject-matter expertise with deep technical and clinical involvement to influence decisions.
- Serve as the primary liaison for issues related to the area of expertise.
- Provide clinical and technical oversight to staff developing engagements, materials, events, initiatives, committees, meetings, and presentations.
- Experience building and developing client relationships.
- Fiscal responsibility and accountability.
- Presentation skills.
- A Master's degree.
- An RN license or other professional license.
- Lean Six Sigma training.
Premier partners with hospitals and health systems to improve care and lower costs by offering integrated data and analytics, supply chain solutions, and advisory services. Its subscription data and analytics platform, combined with the company’s large U.S. group purchasing organization (GPO) and consulting services, gives member facilities insights, negotiated prices on medical supplies and pharmaceuticals, and guidance on performance improvements. Data analytics help providers improve clinical outcomes and financial performance, while the supply chain platform reduces costs and boosts efficiency through negotiated purchasing. Its advantage comes from a large, interconnected network that combines data, purchasing leverage, and expert advisory support in one ecosystem, with the goal of helping providers deliver better patient outcomes while controlling costs.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Charlotte, North Carolina
Founded
1968
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- HSHS expanded its partnership in August 2026 across supply chain and analytics.
- Premier won 2026 contracts with Parker, Nanosonics, and Bluesight, widening member adoption.
- The February 2026 AI investment program targets real-time savings and faster contract pricing.
What critics are saying
- Patient Square’s 2025 take-private ended Nasdaq liquidity and public-market transparency.
- Contigo Health wind-down and S2S divestitures already shrank revenue in fiscal 2026.
- Hospitals can shift contracts to Vizient or HealthTrust, gutting Premier’s GPO moat.
What makes Premier unique
- Premier’s GPO still spans 4,250 hospitals and $86 billion in purchasing.
- Premier pairs contract buying with analytics, advisory services, and AI workflows.
- Premier’s 2026 Palantir, Microsoft, and Databricks stack deepens data integration.
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↑ 15%Premier and Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) expand strategic partnership to accelerate performance and mission-driven care delivery. CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Premier, Inc., a leading technology-enabled healthcare improvement company, today announced an expanded strategic partnership with Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS), a Catholic nonprofit healthcare system headquartered in Springfield, Illinois. This partnership supports the health system's next phase of performance and transformation while reinforcing its commitment to sustainable, mission-driven care delivery. "Following a rigorous due diligence process, HSHS selected Premier to help advance HSHS's next phase of performance and transformation," said Nalin Kulasekara, System Vice President of Ancillary Operations and Supply Chain Management at HSHS. Share "Following a rigorous due diligence process, HSHS selected Premier to help advance HSHS's next phase of performance and transformation," said Nalin Kulasekara, System Vice President of Ancillary Operations and Supply Chain Management at HSHS. "This expanded agreement supports HSHS's ongoing efforts to strengthen operational performance and stewardship while advancing our mission of serving patients and communities." Healthcare organizations nationwide continue to face rising costs, workforce pressures and increasing complexity in care delivery. HSHS aims to address these challenges through the expanded partnership, which includes access to Premier's group purchasing program as well as its integrated data and analytics, supply chain solutions, advisory services, collaboratives and other solutions to better align clinical, operational and financial priorities. "Health systems today need more than incremental improvements," said Dr. Emad Rizk, Premier's Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board. "They need a true partner that executes on aligned strategies connecting operations, finance and clinical performance. "Our work with HSHS is focused on building that connection, enabling their teams to move more quickly, operate more effectively and support their mission." The partnership will focus on three key areas: * Supply chain optimization: Build upon the existing quality and analytics partnership with a centralized and integrated platform connecting supply chain, clinical and financial data. * Clinical and operational improvement: Strengthen care delivery and operational performance by identifying opportunities to reduce variation and connecting cost initiatives to quality and outcomes. * Financial resiliency: Support operational and financial stewardship efforts by pinpointing financial improvement opportunities and aligning initiatives to measurable value. "We are confident this move will create meaningful value for our patients, colleagues and the communities we serve," said Kathy Donovan, Chief Operating Officer at HSHS. About Premier, Inc. Premier, Inc. is a leading technology-driven healthcare improvement company. Playing a critical role in the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, Premier unites providers, suppliers and payers to make healthcare better with national scale, smarter with actionable intelligence and faster with novel technologies. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Premier offers integrated data and analytics, collaboratives, supply chain solutions, advisory services and other solutions in service of its mission to improve the health of communities. Please visit Premier's news site at www.premierinc.com; as well as X, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram and Premier's blog for more information about the Company.
VMG Health names Ben Schwering Chief Technology Officer to lead technology strategy & innovation. August 20, 2026 Appointment reinforces the firm's commitment to investing in technology that enhances efficiency, innovation & cybersecurity. Dallas, TX - VMG Health, the leading healthcare consulting firm for business performance, announces today the appointment of its new Chief Technology Officer, Ben Schwering, to lead the firm's enterprise technology strategy. Schwering will oversee AI and automation, product engineering, and information security as VMG Health continues to scale its capabilities and support clients nationwide. Prior to joining VMG Health, Schwering served as Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at Premier, Inc., where he guided the strategy and implementation of technology solutions that enhanced patient care, strengthened supply chain resilience, and improved operational efficiency. With more than 25 years of experience in technology leadership, he will build a scalable technology foundation that enhances operational efficiency, streamlines workflows, and enables VMG Health teams to deliver greater value to clients. "We couldn't be happier to welcome Ben to the VMG Health family," said Wes Champion, Chief Executive Officer at VMG Health. "His strategic leadership will help us modernize workflows, responsibly incorporate AI and automation, and deliver more value and security to our clients." Schwering brings a proven track record of solving complex healthcare and business challenges with secure, scalable, and innovate solutions. Committed to data and cybersecurity, service excellence, and creating patient-centered healthcare environments, he will lead technology initiatives that allow teams to better serve healthcare organizations. "I'm excited to join VMG Health at a time when technology is creating new opportunities to enhance how we work," said Schwering. "I look forward to supporting the firm's continued growth and empowering our people to better serve our clients." Schwering has extensive experience guiding organizations through digital transformation initiatives that support long-term growth, including technology transformation, AI governance, and integration initiatives that support organizations through periods of change. About VMG Health VMG Health is the leading healthcare consulting firm for business performance. Since 1995, the firm has designed its business to address any strategic, regulatory, or operational challenges that affect quality, profitability, and growth. With 400 dedicated professionals representing an extensive array of credentials nationwide, VMG Health provides the expertise its clients can rely on.
Parker Laboratories awarded Specialty High Level Ultrasound Probe Disinfection Equipment and Ultrasound Gel agreement with Premier, Inc. Fairfield, N.J. - June 23, 2026 - Parker Laboratories has been awarded a national group purchasing agreement for Specialty High Level Ultrasound Probe Disinfection Equipment and Ultrasound Gel with Premier, Inc. Effective June 1, 2026, the new agreements allows Premier members, at their discretion, to take advantage of special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier for Tristel ULT(TM), the FDA-cleared high-level disinfectant foam for ultrasound probes and Aquasonic(R) 100 Ultrasound Transmission Gel. "Premier's decision to award a contract for Tristel ULT and Parker's full portfolio of ultrasound gels is an important milestone for our organization," said Tom Rodenberg, Global Director of Sales at Parker Laboratories. "These agreements expand access to innovative, high-quality solutions that help healthcare providers improve patient safety, streamline ultrasound workflows, and maintain the highest standards of infection prevention. We are proud to partner with Premier and its members to deliver trusted products supporting exceptional patient care across the continuum of healthcare." "The Premier agreements represent a significant strategic achievement for Parker Laboratories and reinforces our position as a trusted partner to healthcare providers nationwide. The agreements expand Parker's reach across Premier's extensive healthcare network, increasing access to clinically trusted products while creating additional opportunities for long-term growth across the company's ultrasound and infection prevention businesses," said Neal Buchalter, President of Parker Laboratories. Tristel ULT is an FDA-cleared high-level disinfectant for ultrasound probes. The product uses chlorine dioxide foam, a fast-acting chemistry, and is designed for point-of-care use without an automated reprocessor. Tristel ULT is manufactured and distributed by Parker Laboratories under an exclusive partnership with UK-based Tristel plc. Aquasonic(R) 100 Ultrasound Transmission Gel, Parker Laboratories' flagship ultrasound gel and a trusted standard in diagnostic imaging, anchors the company's comprehensive portfolio of ultrasound consumables and accessories. Through the Premier agreement, members will have access to Parker's full line of ultrasound transmission gels, as well as UltraDrape(R) barrier and securement dressings and Thermasonic(R) gel warmers. Premier is a leading technology-driven healthcare improvement company. Playing a critical role in the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, Premier unites providers, suppliers and payers to make healthcare better with national scale, smarter with actionable intelligence and faster with novel technologies. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Premier offers integrated data and analytics, collaboratives, supply chain solutions, advisory services and other solutions in service of its mission to improve the health of communities. About Parker Laboratories. Parker Laboratories Inc. is a leading manufacturer of medical ultrasound and electromedical contact media and infection prevention products. The company's portfolio includes ultrasound gels, probe covers, sterile barriers, and high-level disinfection solutions used by healthcare professionals in a wide range of clinical settings. MKT45-0075 REV0
Premier Inc., a Ballantyne-based company that went private in November following a $2.6 billion acquisition, has appointed a new chief executive officer. The leadership change follows Michael Alkire's announcement in January regarding his transition plans.
Premier, Inc., which supports $86 billion in purchasing across more than 4,250 hospitals and 1.3 billion patient encounters, has appointed Emad Rizk, M.D., as Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board. Dr Rizk brings over 30 years of healthcare leadership experience. He most recently served as Chairman, CEO and President of Cotiviti, transforming it into a multibillion-dollar platform supporting payment accuracy and value-based care. He previously led R1 RCM and scaled McKesson Health Solutions. The Charlotte-based healthcare improvement company combines advisory services, supply chain capabilities, clinical operations and data analytics, working with providers to achieve measurable improvements. Premier has delivered more than $18 billion in savings for its members.