Managing Director, Disputes & Economics, Healthcare

Ankura•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Managing Director will support the Healthcare Disputes team within Ankura’s Disputes & Economics practice. The role uses data analytics skills, industry knowledge, and project management capabilities to develop custom solutions for clients facing high-profile and complex investigations and commercial disputes. Ankura’s Health Care team works on disputes, compliance, and investigations involving payers, providers, pharmacies, and law firms, combining clinical, technical, operational, financial, economic, and analytic expertise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, finance, economics, data analytics, or a related discipline.
10 or more years of experience in litigation or disputes consulting, or other data-driven consulting roles providing forensic and disputes work.
Strong understanding of legal and regulatory issues that could affect an organization.
Familiarity with analysis of healthcare financial or operational data sets.
Strong proficiency with database and data modeling tools such as SQL, Python, R, or SAS.
Ability to understand the importance of and maintain the privilege and confidentiality of attorney-client communications.
Prior experience supervising junior consultants or entry-level professionals.
Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
Commitment to quality and teamwork.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

Direct and review the development of complex analytical models using relational database software, high-level programming languages, complex spreadsheets, and other analytical tools.
Supervise and conduct data gathering, document review, and quality control of data assessments.
Apply innovative techniques to healthcare engagements, including those related to risk adjustment.
Expand and build new products in a collaborative team environment.
Contribute to go-to-market strategies and campaigns around key industry issues that support firm and practice growth.
Serve as an industry thought leader on healthcare topics such as predictive analytics applications, risk adjustment, and value-based care.
Develop, supervise, and motivate a high-performing team of consultants.
Plan engagements and manage and build client relationships.
Prepare written and oral client communications for senior-level review.
Mentor and supervise Associate and Senior Associate professionals.