Life Sciences Healthcare Consultant

A. RMC Hitze

Indianapolis, IN 765-***-**** **********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Versatile and data-driven Healthcare Consultant with over 15 years of experience leading complex client engagements across behavioral health, public health, life sciences, and emergency preparedness. Demonstrated success advising government agencies, healthcare systems, and cross-sector stakeholders on market access, value-based care, reimbursement strategy, and CMS/MCO alignment. Skilled in synthesizing insights from actuarial analysis, regulatory trends, and clinical outcomes to deliver compelling PowerPoint-based strategic recommendations. Recognized for driving health transformation, shaping policy, guiding research, and fostering client-centric innovation. Comfortable navigating ambiguity and leading through influence, with proven experience mentoring and managing teams.

Core Competencies & Keywords:

Healthcare Consulting, Market Access Strategy, Life Sciences, Biopharmaceutical Reimbursement, Pricing Strategy, Health Policy Analysis, Value-Based Care, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Communications, Medicare/Medicaid Alignment, Managed Care Strategy, Regulatory Compliance, Client Relationship Management, PowerPoint Consulting Deliverables, Healthcare Economics, Public Sector Consulting, Research Synthesis, Coaching & Mentoring, Cross-Functional Leadership, Business Development

Education & Certifications

Master of Business Administration, Excelsior University, Albany, NY (Anticipated Dec 2025)

Master of Public Administration, Excelsior University, Albany, NY (2022)

B.S. in Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Excelsior University, Albany, NY (2019)

A.A.S. in Emergency Management, Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis

A.S. in Public Safety, Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis

Select Certifications:

FEMA ICS 100–800 Series Healthcare Emergency Management Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) Healthcare Coalition Response Leadership Trauma-Informed Justice COOP Planning PIO Adult Education Instructor CMS Regulations Medicaid Policy All-Hazards Emergency Management

Professional Experience

Senior Healthcare Consultant — Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA)

Division of Mental Health and Addiction

Mar 2024 – May 2025 Indianapolis, IN

Served as a primary client contact for statewide behavioral health initiatives; led end-to-end strategy development for crisis stabilization and reimbursement alignment.

Led cross-agency stakeholder collaborations to operationalize Indiana’s 988-aligned crisis network, influencing coverage models and Medicaid billing strategies.

Synthesized findings from primary research, legislative reviews, and CMS guidance to develop provider reimbursement pathways and actionable strategic deliverables.

Developed presentations and dashboards for leadership teams, shaping recommendations into compelling, data-backed insights in client-ready PowerPoint format.

Conducted rigorous analysis of care access trends and utilization patterns to refine value-based contracting and improve ROI across $15M+ in public health grants.

Consultant — Marion County Community Corrections

Jun 2023 – Mar 2024 Indianapolis, IN

Led process transformation for health-related community justice programs, boosting payment collection efficiency by 28% and enhancing accuracy in reimbursement systems.

Managed cross-functional updates and financial forecasting on client accounts and state billing cycles.

Prepared technical documentation and reports for program leadership using consulting-style presentation frameworks.

Regional Public Health Consultant — Indiana Department of Health

Aug 2021 – Nov 2022 Indianapolis, IN

Directed public health delivery programs and served as strategic liaison for partners including hospitals, emergency teams, and state government leaders.

Led mobile team operations and informed logistics planning using real-time data modeling and scenario-based forecasting.

Presented policy recommendations and operational summaries to state leadership via weekly strategy briefings and formal read-outs.

Local Health Response Lead — Indiana Department of Health

Oct 2020 – Aug 2021 Indianapolis, IN

Managed field site response efforts in high-risk counties during the pandemic, driving equitable vaccine access and regional health resource optimization.

Facilitated weekly updates and tactical planning meetings with internal leadership and external stakeholders.

Training & Public Health Program Consultant — Indiana State Department of Health

Aug 2014 – Oct 2020 Indianapolis, IN

Developed and delivered public health consulting solutions across preparedness training, population health strategy, and health systems education.

Produced all deliverables in professional presentation formats and supported strategic planning sessions across multiple government departments.

Coached junior professionals and facilitated onboarding into government-funded training and policy operations.

EMS Strategy & Training Consultant — Indiana Department of Homeland Security

May 2010 – Oct 2012 Indianapolis, IN

Led strategic design of statewide EMS training and preparedness programs, directly supporting $6M+ in federal grant deliverables.

Collaborated with life sciences partners and emergency response leaders to build scalable models for trauma response, bioterrorism, and cross-agency mobilization.

Professional Memberships

American Public Health Association (APHA)

National Health Care for the Homeless Council

American Society for Public Administration

International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM)

International Society for Female Professionals

Recognitions

2022 Certificate of Appreciation – COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Coordination

2021 Certificate of Appreciation – COVID-19 Response

2015 Governor's Letter – HIV Outbreak Response

2011 Certificate of Appreciation – National Level Exercise

2008 Governor's Letter – Statewide Flood Assistance

References available upon request

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