Sr. Director, Strategic Relationships

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 195,000 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental plan options

Vision plan options

Pre-tax savings (HSA/FSAs)

Competitive retirement package

Job summary

Mayo Clinic is seeking a strategic leader to drive growth and manage partnerships across North America. This role focuses on delivering high-value healthcare solutions and building collaborative relationships with key clients and industry influencers.

The position requires an MBA with 8+ years of experience in complex partnerships, plus strong strategic thinking, analytical and leadership capabilities to guide multi-functional teams and programs.

Qualifications

• MBA required for leadership roles in healthcare partnerships.
• 8+ years of experience in leading complex partnerships across healthcare.
• Ability to innovate, problem solve and develop strategic priorities.
• Lead, motivate and develop staff in a decentralized environment.
• Strategic thinker with ability to translate vision into actionable roadmaps and results.
• Strong analytical, project management, negotiation and change management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; highly collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth and management of the North American Region.
• Develop strategic partnerships to support high-value solutions and services.
• Create and maintain annual operating and 3-year strategic plans.
• Drive new technology and business capabilities for growth and operations.
• Oversee client engagements, network operations, and contract relationships.
• Collaborate with leadership to design operating infrastructure for rapid growth.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Negotiation

Project management

Customer service orientation

Self-starter

Education

MBA required

MBA preferred or MBA/PhD in related field

Tools

Agile delivery

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.


• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.


• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.


• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.


• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The role is responsible for leading the growth and management of the North American Region. The role is responsible for creating and maintaining strategic partnerships to support the development and delivery of high value solutions and services.

The position will be responsible for the following essential functions:

Strategy

• Create an inclusive and collaborative culture that will drive the team(s) to achieve and surpass growth targets, financial and business goals and objectives; that can communicate the value proposition and understand the strategy.


• Identify and proactively initiate outreach to prospects and highlight the unique value of the program


• Develop and implement strategy to support sourcing and operational initiatives based on outreach to the Program, data-driven analysis and market expertise


• Development of annual operating plan and annually revised 3-year strategic plan for the Program


• Development of subsequent business plans to support future offerings.


• Drive new technology and business capabilities to support the growth and operations of the program


• Provide strategic oversight of client engagements, network operations, drive contract relationships and provide applicable support in all aspects of the program


• Identify distinctive competencies that will continue to differentiate the program from other competitors


• Track the competitive landscape to benchmark strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats from direct competitors, indirect competitors, and potential competitors.


• Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth and develop strategic roadmaps to ensure the program’s goals are met


• Collaborate with the leadership team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and people designed to accommodate the rapid growth objectives of our organization.


• Build relationships and drive partnerships with the key clients and influencers in the industry

Execution

• Drive operations planning, strategy, implementation, execution and continuous improvement


• Drive efforts to scale the North American Region


• Foster a culture of operational excellence through the development of processes and tools and metrics-based KPIs for successful operations of the program


• Oversee network operations projects including planning, implementation, staffing and logistics


• Facilitate and support Steering Committee meetings including agenda planning, documentation and driving recommendations


• Manage oversight of complex network processes based on a combination of technologies, custom solutions, and internal resources.


• Support adoption of new technologies and tools, and recommend capability improvements to optimize for user experience in the program


• Convert users’ needs, pain points, and observations into GTM channels and offerings using a program- and technology lens


• Determine need for new products based on budget, client needs, and improvements in technology.


• Ensure alignment with other teams in the Mayo Clinic Platform


• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added or assigned.

Qualifications

• MBA required


• 8+ years of experience in leading and managing complex partnerships across the healthcare ecosystem


• Proven ability to innovate, problem solve and develop new ideas to advance strategic priorities


• Ability to lead, motivate and promote the continued development of professional staff in a decentralized environment


• Strategic thinker with the ability to formulate compelling vision and strategy and translate that to actionable roadmaps and results. Have superior executive presence and ability to lead executive meetings


• Robust and proactive customer service ethic


• Strong analytical, project management, negotiation, and change management skills


• Effective written/verbal communication skills


• Highly collaborative style


• Ability to lead change and adapt quickly to changing business landscape.


• Experience working in cross-functional teams and ability to influence and build strong relationships across multiple levels of an organization.


• Curiosity, a can-do attitude and the ability to learn quickly and thrive in a complex, dynamic environment.


• Self-starter with outstanding organizational skills and ability to track multiple deliverables with minimal direction.


• Highly developed communication and presentations skills with a superior ability to effectively communicate and present complex concepts and issues to leadership teams


• Strong team management and leadership skills


• Must be an initiative taker, eager to break new ground and create opportunities for others.

Additional Experience And/or Qualifications

• MBA/PhD in business, science, or related field preferred.


• Experience leading innovation-related methodologies


• Agile delivery experience


• Ability to promote strategic alignment across a matrix organization


• Assessing market opportunities, threats, and trends by attending industry events, reading industry publications, and gathering market intelligence and feedback


• Within markets, identify key customers, segments, and corresponding high priority targets


• Ability to deal with ambiguity


• Strong outcome and target-based delivery skills


• Partnership management

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$194,500 - $291,700 / year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday, Business Hours 10%+ travel This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Weekend Schedule

Not Available

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.