What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP Performance Improvement position at Marwood Group?
Marwood Group is a leading healthcare advisory and research firm headquartered in New York City, with offices in Washington, D.C., and London. Our Performance Improvement (PI) Practice partners with institutional investors and healthcare organizations to drive value creation and strategic transformation initiatives across the healthcare ecosystem, including revenue optimization, operational excellence, and corporate development support.
We are seeking a seasoned professional to join our PI Practice as a Vice President. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker and results-driven leader with deep healthcare operational expertise, consulting acumen, and the ability to orchestrate complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
As a Vice President, you will lead engagements that support both private equity sponsors and corporate clients across the healthcare ecosystem. You will be responsible for advising on acquisition diligence and integration, identifying, and executing against value creation and performance improvement opportunities, and delivering measurable results. You will also manage project teams and executive-level client relationships, contribute to business development, and practice growth, and help further enhance Marwood’s service offerings.
Key Responsibilities
Client Delivery
- Lead complex engagements across the PI Practice’s offerings
- Manage day-to-day interactions for C-suite executives, navigating stakeholder dynamics
- Deliver market-leading results under high-pressure conditions, including impacts to EBITDA, cash acceleration, and growth velocity
Practice Enablement
- Own project success including client outcomes and resource utilization
- Set clear goals and roles within project teams and foster communication
- Mentor and develop junior team members, promoting a culture of feedback and growth
- Develop tools and methodologies to standardize and enhance service offerings
- Manage new proposal development including work plans, staffing, and budgeting
Qualifications
- 8 years of professional experience in healthcare operations and strategic execution
- 5 years of experience at a leading consulting firm
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and deliver measurable client impact
- Strong understanding of healthcare finance, operations, and regulatory landscape
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Expertise in Excel and financial modeling
- Advanced degree preferred (e.g., MBA, MHA)
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed
For consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter to careers30@marwoodgroup.com with the subject line: Vice President – Performance Improvement
Compensation is a salary commensurate with experience plus discretionary annual performance bonus and benefits package. Marwood offers a competitive wage, a collaborative work environment, and an opportunity to participate in a full benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Voluntary Life and LTD, Spouse and Dependent Life, 401k Retirement plan with a company match, Commuter, and FSA/DCFSA. We offer paid days off and paid holidays.
Work Environment: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote), Fully Remote Optional
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. All applicants must have authorization to work in the U.S.