Director of Strategic Growth

Description

Vanguard Skin Specialists is a growing, physician-led medical group with a bold and purpose-driven mission: to deliver outstanding care while building a scalable, sustainable platform for multi-specialty services. With 9 locations, 150 employees, and expanding operations – including a dermatology/plastic surgery/aesthetic services medical practice, an ambulatory surgery center in development, a real estate portfolio, and retail skincare business—we are entering our next phase of growth.

Vanguard’s core values of humility, integrity, and excellence, along with our mission-driven approach, drive our work culture. We have been recognized as one of the top 3 large workplaces in Colorado Springs by the Gazette six years in a row and as one of the top 150 workplaces in Colorado by the Denver Post five years in a row. 

We are seeking a mission-aligned, results-driven leader to serve as Director of Strategic Growth—a high-impact role designed to oversee the launch and/or expansion of new clinical services, ambulatory operations, and business initiatives. This role is ideal for a self-starter with a track record of delivering growth, navigating complexity, and partnering across teams to drive sustainable change.

The Opportunity

As Director of Strategic Growth, you will lead the planning and implementation of key initiatives across Vanguard’s growth portfolio, including launching our ambulatory surgery center (ASC), expanding adjacent and ancillary services, and evaluating and launching new business lines. You will own project delivery from strategy through execution—ensuring alignment with our mission, financial goals, and operational excellence across our growth areas.

You will report directly to the CEO and work closely with the physician founder, as well as cross-functional stakeholders including clinical, operations, and finance teams. This is a highly visible role with potential for long-term growth and influence.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Growth Execution

• Drive      the launch of new business lines, service expansions, and ancillary      ventures, including ASC launch. 
• Lead      cross-functional planning, market analysis, feasibility modeling, and full      project execution.
• Develop      business cases, financial models, and go-to-market strategies that meet      ROI and mission benchmarks.
• Create      board-level presentations, project updates, and post-implementation      reports to track progress.

Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Development

• Serve as the      internal project lead for ASC planning and execution, including      construction, staffing, licensing, and operational readiness.
• Partner with      CEO, legal, clinical, and construction teams to track and ensure project      meets key ASC milestones.
• Coordinate      pro forma models, volume forecasts, and service mix analyses to guide      business decisions.
• Work closely      with Physician President to develop specialties internally or through      partnerships that utilize the ASC.

New Service Line & Specialty Launches

• Identify gaps and      opportunities for growth including ancillary services and new business      lines.
• Build      business cases and collaborate with clinical and operational leadership to      assess provider needs, space planning, marketing strategies, and      integration timelines.
• Develop      scenario models and ROI analyses for new investments, partnerships, and      service lines, in coordination with Finance.
• Monitor      performance against business case assumptions and recommend course      corrections as needed.
• Build      business and operational infrastructure to support new initiatives,      including provider onboarding and market entry.

Cross-Functional Coordination & Communication

• Act as      liaison across operations, finance, marketing, and clinical teams to      ensure alignment and execution.
• Track and      troubleshoot roadblocks and proactively escalate issues to leadership.
• Ensure all      initiatives maintain fidelity to Vanguard’s mission, values, and patient      care standards.

Real Estate & Capital Projects

• If new      business lines require real estate expansions, then work closely with COO      and CEO on real estate planning and capital projects for office openings      and moves.

Team

• Role model Vanguard’s values of humility, excellence, and integrity, and help further the mission to make a positive impact on patients, community, and the world.

Learn more about Vanguard Skin Specialists at www.vanguardskin.com. We are a mission driven practice, aspiring to make an impact on our patients, our community and our world. 

• 1 minute video about our mission here. 
• 5 minute founder story video here.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary $125,000 to $185,000/year, depending on experience.
• Annual performance bonus tied to successful launches, EBITDA growth, and financial leadership milestones.
• Relocation assistance available if needed.
• Comprehensive benefits package

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, or related field required; MBA, MHA, or clinical background a plus
• 7+ years of experience in healthcare operations, business development, and/or practice management
• Demonstrated ability to build business cases and evaluate financial impact of clinical or operational initiatives
• Strong understanding of healthcare margin drivers, capital planning, and ROI analysis
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives from idea to execution
• Ambulatory or ASC experience preferred
• Acquisition and Joint Venture experience preferred
• Advanced Excel modeling capabilities, including ability to build dynamic pro formas, multi-variable sensitivity models, and profitability analyses from scratch; able to translate numbers into actionable plans
• Excellent communication, project management, and leadership skills
• Alignment with Vanguard’s mission and values. A “builder” and “roll up your sleeves” mindset and a commitment to long-term stewardship

Location/Schedule

This is a full-time, onsite leadership position based at our headquarters in Colorado Springs: 12320 Oracle Blvd, Ste 350, Colorado Springs. Occasional travel to other locations and new geographies will be required.

This is not a remote or hybrid position. As a senior team member, physical presence and availability are expected to support clinical operations, provider engagement, and team leadership. While we respect boundaries and work-life balance, our leadership culture is deeply engaged, requires responsiveness, flexibility, and a willingness to go beyond when needed—especially during periods of financial reporting, strategic planning, or key initiatives. This is an opportunity to lead with purpose alongside a founder-led team that works with urgency and mission. 

Offers for employment will be contingent on successful pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include a background check, drug screen, employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Vanguard Skin Specialists is a privately-owned medical practice that seeks to glorify God by serving patients and the community with humility, integrity, and excellence. Vanguard’s mission is to make a positive impact on our patients, our community, and our world. As a faith-driven organization, Vanguard will support and undertake initiatives and endeavors that support and further Vanguard’s stated purpose, mission, and values. 

Vanguard Skin Specialists strives to be a workplace of choice for professionals who see medicine as a calling. We value employees (referred to as “team members”) who come from all walks of life and religious backgrounds. Team members are not required to share or practice the founders’ religious beliefs and have the right to excuse themselves from any function which compromises their own religious convictions. Any experience of distress or felt discrimination must be reported to HR or a direct supervisor immediately.

Vanguard Skin Specialists is an equal opportunity employer  and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without  regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,  national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other  characteristic protected by law.