Strategy Associate-Business & Strategy

The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH); Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The MetroHealth System in Cleveland, OH is seeking a strategic planner to develop and manage the organization’s strategic plan. The ideal candidate will collaborate with operational leaders, conduct essential research, and ensure efficiency across the system.

Candidates should possess a relevant master's degree or a bachelor’s degree with substantial experience in healthcare or business. The position emphasizes excellent strategic thinking and communication skills, along with the ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related field (Healthcare, Business, or Technical).
• Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years of relevant healthcare or business experience.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and management of the strategic plan.
• Conducts research activities and current state assessments.
• Collaborates with operational leaders on department roadmaps.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Active listening

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Project management

Education

Master’s Degree in Healthcare or Business

Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years experience

Tools

Tableau

Job description

Location

METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours

80.00

Shift

8-5

Overview

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary

Assists in the development and management of the system enterprise strategic plan, advances transformational initiatives and ensures overall operational efficiency. Collaborates with operational leaders to create department roadmaps, initiative action plans and investment cases for executive leadership approval. Conducts research activities, current state assessments, market reviews and develops financial pro-formas and predictive modeling to identify initiatives that advance system priorities. Works with a wide variety of clinical and non‑clinical system partners to ensure a comprehensive perspective of health system operations. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Qualifications

• Meets one of the following:


• Master’s Degree in a related field (i.e. Healthcare, Business, or a Technical field).


• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 3 years of relevant healthcare or business work experience in finance, business strategy and development, decision support and/or healthcare operations.


• Experience working in a health care environment.


• Highly motivated and results oriented.


• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.


• Outstanding active listening skills to synthesize information, align stakeholders, and identify unstated needs.


• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills, including excellent story‑telling and presentation skills.


• Ability to plan, direct, implement, and evaluate multiple projects simultaneously.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Access, Word, etc.) and Tableau user abilities.


• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in a related field (i.e. Healthcare, Business, or a Technical field)) and 5 years of relevant work experience.


• Experience with planning, policy analysis, and market research in health care or related setting.


• Knowledge of the local, regional and national healthcare market.


• Adaptable professional proficient in navigating hybrid, remote, and in‑person workflows and settings.

Physical Requirements

• May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and walk intermittently during the day.


• May need to sit or stand for extended periods.


• Ability to communicate in face‑to‑face, phone, email, and other communications.


• Ability to read job‑related documents.