Description This position is incentive eligible. IntroductionDo you have the career opportunities as a Laboratory Portfolio and Services Director you want with your current employer We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HealthTrust which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.BenefitsHealthTrust, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stockFamily support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and moreConsumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer DiscountsRetirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnershipsEducation assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)Colleague recognition programTime Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Laboratory Portfolio and Services Director where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!Job Summary and QualificationsThe Laboratory Portfolio and Services Director is responsible for maintaining knowledge of the Laboratory contract portfolio and communicating the benefits and value of that portfolio to both internal and external audiences. The contract portfolio managed includes: significant spend categories that are sole, dual, or multi source and require conversion activity or extensive implementation and management, or mostly categories greater than $25m in spend, or categories that are highly sensitive to members (e.g. operationally sensitive), or categories that are complex, requiring detailed explanation of features and benefits, and how products compare between suppliers.The Portfolio Director must have an in-depth knowledge of the contracts, suppliers, and products in their portfolio.What you will do in this role:This role will also be accountable for the performance of the Laboratory Advisory Board. Oversight includes but is not limited to ensuring that Advisory Board Members understand and adhere to the Advisory Board Charter. Current Clinical Advisory Boards are made up of 25-28 HealthTrust members per board, representing over 18 health systems within the membership. The boards are a critical part of the HealthTrust business model and exist to ensure contracting decisions align with the clinical requirements of our members. In addition to providing clinical input into the sourcing process, the board performs a variety of critical functions for the GPO such as performing product evaluations, evaluating new technologies, supporting the implementation of contracts, bringing thought leadership on clinical and operational protocols and best practices.Communications:Communicate contract portfolio benefits and value. Audiences include:HealthTrust account management teamAdvisory Boards and Supply Chain BoardCurrent/prospective members (supply chain, clinical stake-holders, sr leaders)Suppliers (national acct manager and sales executives)HealthTrust Senior Leadership and/or Equity BoardAdvisory Board Operations:Serve as the subject matter expert providing clinical guidance and direction to the advisory boards, sourcing team, global sourcing, and other HealthTrust departments related to Laboratory Services.Strategic alignment of Clinical Advisory Board members by facilitating clinical discussions with the Laboratory Advisory Board to drive contracting strategies, determine clinical and technical requirements for RFPs, make contract award recommendations (and in some cases, contract award decisions), and support implementation of contracts.Lead critical conversations on confidential information to gain alignment and assess root cause of both member and supplier issues.Support strategic initiatives across the organization to align members to the clinical sourcing process.Foster enhanced clinical input within the sourcing process by utilizing HT Advisor to engage HealthTrust members.Develop, plan, and coordinate sourcing and educational activities at conference calls and meetings.Portfolio Management:Manage, maintain and improve the performance of the contract portfolio, both operationally and financially. Portfolio includes critical and highly committed sourcing categories that require extensive implementation and/or conversions.Construct and manage simple contract amendments with supplierAddress product additions, deletions and changes during contract termBe the liaison between sourcing, account mgmt., and customer serviceUnderstand supplier new product offerings and collaborate with advisory board lead and business unit leader to assess productsDevelop contract launch materials and ensure all contract materials are maintained accurately in HealthTrust systemsOversee contract implementation with supplier and communication of contract implementation to HealthTrust account managementCustomer Service:Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers. Including but not limited to: resolving customer issues (pricing, letters of commitment, product complaints, etc.)Oversee product recall communicationsAssist account management with members (supply chain, clinical stakeholders, and senior executives).Portfolio Promotion:Develop strategies and tactics to promote contract portfolioMarketing/promotional opportunitiesContract Launch / Contract Lunch-and-LearnsNewsletters, bulletins, and other communications.Sourcing Process Knowledge:Thorough understanding of sourcing process (market research, development of strategies and requirements, engagement with the boards, contract awards)Portfolio Improvement:Ability to recognize additional cost saving opportunities or new product category coverage opportunities and elevate opportunities to department leaderAssess market and supplier dynamics to determine possible sourcing strategies for contract renewalsCollaborate with contract negotiator on strategy development as contract bid cycle begins.Collaboration:Collaboration required:with Clinical Services team and other key stakeholders to determine appropriate clinical support tools that will be developed for the memberswith Physician Advisors group on key contract categories to utilize clinical evidence and physician feedback to support the advisory board processwith members of the categorization and cross reference team to support the development of the categorization schema and member utilized cross referenceswith legal staff on development and finalization of simple amendmentswith contract analysts on product/price loading of amendmentswith communications team on contract launch/implementationwith account mgmt. in their member-facing duties related to the portfoliowith sourcing team as contracts transition to bid cycleSupplier Relationship Management:Manage and maintain vendor relationshipsConduct supplier business reviewsScorecard supplier performanceBuild collaborative working relationshipsIn addition to basic supplier relationship management, the Portfolio Director will strategically foster excellent working relationship with strategic suppliers that may cross business units (e.g. Abbott, Siemens).Supplier Knowledge:Individual must know and be able to use knowledge about supplier to develop strategies, create leverage, mitigate risks, anticipate direction of the market and potential supplier direction.Includes, but not limited to:interpretation of Supplier SEC filings, annual reports, or analyst reportsdiscussion of future product pipelines with suppliers and customersoccasional site-visits to supplier/provider to review current or future technologyinvestigation of new supplier entrants to marketContract Compliance:Report contract compliance issues to sourcing leaders and account managementAssist account management with conversations that may be required with member (supply chain, clinical stakeholders, and senior executives.Proactively monitor member contract compliance to the assigned portfolioReport on contract conversion activity for key initiatives to Clinical Advisory Boards, Supply Chain Board and Equity BoardHTU:Communicate value and benefits of HTU to suppliers and secure supplier participationPolicies & Procedures:Maintain timely achievement of all assigned initiatives ensuring activities adhere to all established policies and procedures and standards of business conductChange Management:Act as a champion for business process change, organizational change, and cultural change. May include leading process improvement or training initiatives.Guidance:Ability to fulfill responsibilities with minimal oversight. Receives guidance from senior/executive leaders.OtherPerforms other duties as assigned.Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.”What qualifications you will need:Accredited College Bachelor's Degree, requiredMaster’s Degree, preferred5 to 7 years of relevant work experience.Relevant work experience includes, but is not limited to:Laboratory contract/portfolio or service line managementMeeting facilitator experience with a multidisciplinary team which includes diverse executive level participantsOverseeing supplier relationshipsUnderstanding and participation in a value analysis program is preferredAccount management of a client where duties include implementation or support related to a contract portfolio, preferredMaintains current licensure/credentials in his/her clinical specialty.Occasional/ Intermittent Travel RequiredIn today's challenging business environment of cost pressures, supply disruptions, and workforce shortages, it is crucial for providers to efficiently manage expenses and enhance performance. HealthTrust, in collaboration with 1,800 hospitals and health systems, offers a specialized group purchasing organization (GPO) membership model designed to deliver immediate and sustainable cost savings. Their team of experts provides tailored value acceleration engagements to address specific needs, delivering unparalleled benefits. With nationwide purchasing power and a focus on overall spending management, HealthTrust offers unmatched pricing advantages on supplies, along with industry-leading benchmarks and best practices. The dedicated team is committed to guiding and implementing performance enhancements in cost, quality, and outcomes.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Laboratory Portfolio and Services Director opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.HT-AFHP