Director of Business Analysis

Company: Thomas Jefferson University
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

This position is responsible for the identification, evaluation, development and support of the implementation of new businesses serving to enhance the overall effectiveness and fiscal viability of Jefferson Health. This role will assist in the creation, development and implementation of enterprise-wide strategies. The Director of Business Analysis will also provide direction and guidance to Jefferson Health leadership in developing sound strategies in the business planning process . Essential Functions

• Continues to evolve the business planning function to support the vision, mission and core strategies of the enterprise. Further refines and develops the business planning process beginning with identification of new opportunities spanning through Board approval and providing counsel and guidance to operations during the implementation phase.
• Identifies, explores and analyzes potential alliances/partnerships with retail and non-retail businesses, corporations, physician groups and others including opportunities for diversification. -
• Leads and manages the planning and launch of new business projects, drawing upon and orchestrating the support of strategy, facilities, finance, IS&T, HR, marketing and operations resources. Organizes and facilitates project teams throughout the process of conducting complex analysis, strategy development and strategy execution.
• Initiates and maintains relationships with potential and existing retail partners in order to preserve the Jefferson Health brand, ensure delivery of the brand promise in affiliated products and services and to identify opportunities for expanding services in the retail venue.
• Identifies and engages external consultants in business development projects when appropriate. Negotiates contracts with and provides direction to external consultants, managing their work product and deliverables. -
• Monitors operational, quality, and financial outcomes of newly implemented business projects to provide continuity and ensure project success.
• Assist in redesigning the business development function to streamline the process, providing guidance and transparency to senior management by developing metrics and reports to ensure projects are on track and on budget. Educational / Training Requirements -Master's degree in business or healthcare administration is preferred. Years of experience - -Seven (7) years of experience in strategy, planning, finance, business development, preferably applicable to a healthcare environment. Experience Requirements
  • Experience in managing work teams who have completed complex analytical and strategic projects, along with leading projects that require consensus and continuous interaction with senior leaders.
  • Demonstrated leadership and ability to advance or sell ideas to the organization.
  • Extensive knowledge of the healthcare industry.
  • Strong data analytic skills Conditions of Employment Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson's clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson. Closing Statement Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds. Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science. Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnet --designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership. Jefferson's mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.
    • OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
    • OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
    • OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing As an employer, Jefferson -maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.

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