Strategist Senior/Intermediate

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Summary

As a member of Michigan Medicine's Department of Strategy (DOS), this individual will help lead in the development and execution of Michigan Medicine's strategic plans and initiatives, spanning the tripartite mission. In particular, this individual will participate in DOS teams that advise senior leadership across a variety of initiatives, including creating cascaded, coordinated strategic plans and growth initiatives, assessing and executing strategic affiliations and network development opportunities, implementing and coordinating key strategic initiatives, and formulating market and data analytics. In addition, this individual will have a primary focus on strategic growth initiatives related to UM Health's regional delivery system, including UM Health-West and UM Health-Sparrow. In this role, this individual will report to the Associate Chief Strategy Officer and will work with the DOS Directors for Strategic Planning, Strategy Implementation, and Business Analytics and Intelligence, all in support of the Chief Strategy Officer and the Chief Clinical Strategy Officer.

The DOS supports a flexible first work environment. The selected candidate will have an in-person office on the campus of UM Health-West in Grand Rapids and will have the option to participate in the department's remote/in-person hybrid work model including working from home, when appropriate, if desired.

This position has an expectation for the selected candidate to travel to the DOS main offices located in Ann Arbor, MI for monthly staff meetings and to attend periodic in-person meetings with key stakeholders as needed at the University of Michigan Health's campuses in Ann Arbor and Lansing.

Responsibilities*

• Lead in the preparation of strategic plans and business cases for enterprise-wide, and program-specific clinical, teaching, and research priorities and initiatives, with a focus on UM Health-West and UM Health-Sparrow initiatives

• Develop business plans, pro formas, and feasibility studies to rigorously evaluate promising strategic opportunities

• Support execution of affiliations and partnerships, including facilitating various work streams, partnering with other Michigan Medicine stakeholders, and coordinating due diligence process

• Support implementation of established strategic plans and tactics, at both the enterprise level for all elements of the mission, and for specific services and programs

• Drive and help guide the development and use of market analytics to support all forms of Michigan Medicine strategic plans and initiatives

• Assist in the development and deployment of data analytics tools (e.g., dashboards) utilized by Michigan Medicine leadership and individual departments and service lines

• Actively promote a culture of exceptional customer service within DOS

• Lead internal DOS projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing and ensuring the quality of service provided to Michigan Medicine

• Guide the professional development of DOS teammates

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications*

BOTH LEVELS

• A Master's degree in Business Administration or Health Services Administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary

INTERMEDIATE

• At least 4 years of health care experience

SENIOR

• At least 7 years of health care experience

Desired Qualifications*

• Familiarity with the health care environment and trends

• Financial acumen and advanced project management capabilities

• Demonstrated ability to think critically, diagnose challenges, and develop and test hypotheses

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact and communicate effectively with senior health care executives and providers

• Well versed in the use of external market data and internal data to drive strategic decision-making

Work Locations

UM Health-West in Grand Rapids with the option to participate in the department's remote/in-person hybrid work model.

Additional Information

This position reports directly to the Associate Chief Strategy Officer, and is expected to have a strong working relationship with senior leadership across UM Health's regional delivery system.

This position requires some travel for meetings across University of Michigan Health's campuses in Grand Rapids, Lansing and Ann Arbor.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

248592

Working Title

Strategist Senior/Intermediate

Job Title

Strategist Senior

Work Location

Other MI Location

Grand Rapids, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Exec Vp Med Affairs

Department

MM Strategic Plan & Bus Devel

Posting Begin/End Date

5/03/2024 - 6/02/2024

Career Interest

Administration

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