Manager, Business Operations- Neurological Surgery

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a Manager, Business Operations in the Neurological Surgery department. This role provides strategic, financial, and operational leadership across administrative functions, aligning resources with institutional goals.

You will translate priorities into actionable plans, oversee data analytics and performance metrics, and guide transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and service excellence in a complex clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Advanced degree may be desirable.
• 5 years of relevant experience required.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Background check will be completed; pre-employment physical and drug screen may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic, financial, and operational functions across administrative units.
• Translate priorities into actionable operational plans and allocate resources.
• Utilize data analytics and performance metrics to drive decisions.
• Lead business transformation initiatives and process improvements.
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and service excellence in administrative and operational functions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial management

Operational leadership

Data analytics

Performance metrics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree desirable

Job description

Job Description

The Manager, Business Operations in the Department of Neurological Surgery provides comprehensive strategic, financial, and operational leadership across all administrative functions of the unit. This role is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the full spectrum of business operations, including financial management, human capital administration, operational processes, facilities and resource coordination, and cross-functional collaboration.

Serving as a key advisor to departmental leadership, the Manager translates strategic priorities into actionable operational plans, ensuring alignment between organizational goals and resource allocation. The role leverages advanced data analytics, financial modeling, and performance metrics to drive informed decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen long-term business sustainability.

This position plays a critical role in leading business transformation initiatives, enhancing internal processes, and ensuring that all administrative and operational functions are executed with a high level of accuracy, compliance, and service excellence. Through proactive leadership and continuous improvement efforts, the Manager ensures the department remains agile, efficient, and aligned with institutional objectives.

Minimum Education & Experience Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Advanced degree may be desirable. 5 years of relevant experience required. 8-12 years of relevant experience preferred. Requires successful completion of a background check; qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

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Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.