Healthcare Strategy & Innovation Catalyst

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k)

Suite of well-being benefits

Job summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is seeking a Strategy & Innovation Analyst in Boston to support market research, synthesize insights, and drive innovation initiatives in collaboration with business leaders and industry stakeholders.

You will engage with employers, providers, brokers, and members to identify opportunities, align initiatives with strategic priorities, and help develop materials for pitches and facilitation.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with human-centered design and design thinking methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to analyze business problems.
• Excellent written (including graphical), verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to translate data into clear visuals and insights with guidance.
• Familiar with Agile methodology and iterative project management.

Responsibilities

• Support engagement with stakeholders in key areas of the business to forge relationships and understand their challenges and strategic goals.
• Help identify opportunities for innovation by understanding problems, needs, and ideas from the perspective of business, customers, and members.
• Support advancement of innovation initiatives through the innovation process as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Assist with project tracking and reporting for active initiatives in the innovation pipeline/portfolio.
• Assist in exploring vendors and technologies in the market and contribute to build, buy, partner recommendations.
• Draft content for facilitation and summaries (agendas, decks, memos).
• Assist leadership in developing materials and pitches of prioritized ideas.

Skills

Human-centered design

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant undergraduate degree

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is seeking a Strategy & Innovation Analyst in Boston to support market research, synthesize insights, and drive innovation initiatives in collaboration with business leaders and industry stakeholders.

You will engage with employers, providers, brokers, and members to identify opportunities, align initiatives with strategic priorities, and help develop materials for pitches and facilitation.