Each year, Business Talent Group releases the High-End Independent Talent Report, looking across industries and business functions to analyze how business leaders deploy top independent talent to fill critical skill, expertise, and leadership gaps. Here are the key healthcare trends for 2024.
In healthcare, interim leadership needs are rising fast—making up 45% of projects, compared to 28% in the previous year—most notably for roles in IT, HR, and finance. Healthcare leaders are also highly focused on growth strategy and process improvement as they strive to meet evolving patient needs and improve care delivery.
PROJECT CATEGORIES: Healthcare
| 19% Strategy |
| 14% Operations |
| 7% Transformation |
| 15% Organization |
| 45% Interim Leadership |
IN-DEMAND PROJECTS FOR HEALTHCARE
Interim Leadership
Business Processes
Human Capital
Growth Strategy
Organizational Effectiveness
IN-DEMAND SKILLS FOR HEALTHCARE
Financial Controls, Accounting, and Audit
Organizational Design and Workforce Planning
Technology and Systems Implementation
Financial Planning, Analysis, and Modeling
Growth Strategy
SAMPLE HEALTHCARE PROJECTS
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Serve as an interim CIO to support the IT systems infrastructure and cybersecurity compliance strategy
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Develop the organization’s talent acquisition capabilities
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Serve as an interim Controller to lead the accounting function during the search for a permanent hire
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Assess market competitiveness and develop a strategy for the benefits renewal process
