Strategy Business Development Associate

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a strategic analyst to support business development initiatives and collaboration across organizational leadership. This role involves analyzing clinical data, assisting with annual planning, and managing projects related to strategic priorities. The ideal candidate will bring experience in healthcare strategy and project management.

Flexibility for travel within Maryland and occasional out-of-town travel is required. A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and three years of experience in a healthcare setting is necessary for applying.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in strategy, planning, finance, business development, or operations in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Support annual reporting on strategic initiatives and value-based programs.
• Conduct analysis of clinical data and develop strategic recommendations.
• Manage project initiatives related to strategy and business development.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Marketing or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Supports the planning, analysis, and implementation of business development initiatives, clinical programs, population health strategies, community outreach efforts, and strategic partnerships aligned with Member Organization and University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) priorities. Works under the direction of senior strategy leadership to execute defined workstreams and advance approved strategic initiatives. Contributes to the development and ongoing management of the Annual Operating Plan, including compiling inputs, tracking key initiatives, monitoring progress, and reporting monthly performance metrics and outcomes in collaboration with finance and operational partners. Provides market research, competitive analysis, and strategic assessments to inform decision‑making related to service line growth, ambulatory expansion, unregulated revenue opportunities, and enterprise‑wide strategic initiatives. Develops briefing materials, presentations, and analyses for review by senior leaders. Collaborates with operational, clinical, and executive leaders across service lines and Member Organizations to support strategy execution, performance monitoring, and initiative alignment. Coordinates closely with internal stakeholders to ensure clarity of objectives, timelines, and deliverables. Supports enterprise‑wide strategic initiatives led by the Chief Strategy Officer, including the development and execution of business plans, joint ventures, partnership models, and corporate collaboration programs. Assists with due diligence, analytics, and coordination related to partnership and transaction opportunities, as assigned. Works with regional and system‑level External Affairs and Government Relations teams to identify and support local, state, and federal grant opportunities aligned with Member Organization needs and UMMS System priorities, including background research, application development support, and tracking of funded initiatives. Assists with communication and coordination of strategic priorities in collaboration with UMMS Marketing & Communications. Maintains regular interaction with assigned Member Organizations, ambulatory sites, and external partners to support effective execution of strategic and business development initiatives.

Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.

• Works closely with directors and leaders to support annual reporting process for key strategic initiatives, value‑based programs and other outcomes or market‑based activities.
• Analyzes large amounts of clinical data and turns key findings into strategic recommendations for specific clinical areas.
• Maintains and annually updates an environmental assessment for the system’s market areas; supports tracking of performance on the system’s strategic plan annually; and supports development and tracking of the Annual Operating Plan in alignment with the UMMS Enterprise strategic plan.
• Supports external consultants and serves as a representative of senior leadership in requesting and supervising their work product.
• Serves as project manager for assigned initiatives related to strategy and business development.
• Assists in the development of management presentations, board updates, and program development initiatives.
• Works with the clinical and financial teams to identify trends and patterns in complex data sets, draws conclusions, and develops graphical and narrative summaries utilizing charts, graphs, and images for presentation to stakeholders.
• Maintains current industry knowledge of healthcare financial, cost, reimbursement, market, regulatory and clinical trends, nationally and locally.
• Supports all aspects of business planning and strategic analysis to support clinical and non‑traditional business venture opportunities, evaluation and reporting as directed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Work Environment & Travel Expectations

• Works across Member Organization campuses, UMMS corporate offices, ambulatory care sites, and partnership settings, with frequent onsite presence at assigned affiliated campuses within Maryland.
• Weekly travel to Member Organization locations is expected; flexibility to support evolving market and strategic objectives is required. Occasional out‑of‑town travel to conferences, vendors, and partners may be required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Marketing or related field required.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in strategy, planning, finance, business development or operations applicable to a health care environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree is preferred.