Business Strategy and Development Associate (Analysis and Reporting)

Summary

The Department of Medicine is seeking a Business Strategy and Development Associate to support the department’s clinical growth and strategic initiatives across affiliate service lines. The role partners with departmental and divisional leadership to evaluate growth opportunities, develop business cases, proformas and staffing plans, and support clinical recruitment and implementation of approved initiatives. The Associate also develops performance metrics and executive-level analyses to inform decision-making and improve the financial and operational performance of the department’s clinical enterprise.

This role is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in the Houston area.

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply.

Job Duties

Clinical Service Line Growth and Evaluation (50%) - Collaborate with departmental leadership to contribute to the formulation and execution of strategic plans for affiliate clinical service lines including the development and management of staffing plans, proformas, developing guidelines and measuring productivity, and successful strategies for revenue growth and expense control. - Identify and assess growth opportunities, analyze market trends, and develop strategies to enhance the department's presence and impact within our affiliate clinical service lines. - Develop executive level summaries, business cases, proposals, presentations, and communications for distribution to key internal and external stakeholders. - Work closely with internal stakeholders within the Department of Medicine and across Baylor College of Medicine, fostering collaboration and alignment with organizational goals and strategic plans.

Management of Staffing Grids and Clinical Recruitment (30%) - Working with division leaders, lead the management of clinical staffing grids including the evaluation of requests and the development of concept approvals. - Lead tracking of recruitment activities for all clinical recruitment across the department. - Oversee the concept-to-contract process for approved initiatives and concepts.

Clinical Performance Management (20%) - Implement performance metrics and analytics to evaluate the effectiveness of clinical strategic initiatives and recommend adjustments as needed. - Lead special projects related to clinical business strategy for the department.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Prior experience in an academic medical center or higher education environment, preferably within a Department of Medicine or similar clinical/research setting
• Excel skills (pivot tables, financial modeling, variance analysis)
• Proven ability to work independently
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to advise faculty, leadership, and external sponsors
• Financial acumen and analytical thinking
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
• Strategic planning and problem-solving