Stanford Medicine Catalyst was created to cultivate and advance the unmatched innovation that occurs at Stanford. We select the inventions and ideas that have the highest potential to have a transformative effect on health and biomedicine at global scale and support them to evolve and prepare for commercialization through pilot projects, prototyping, deployment in active health systems, business planning, market analysis, connections with the investment community, and the development of future executive leadership teams.
The program leverages the full range of resources and capabilities of Stanford, including all aspects of the University and Stanfords health systems, Stanford Health Care, and Stanford Childrens Health. Catalyst was formed as part of the Stanford Medicine Integrated Strategic Plan and is supported by the Dean of the School of Medicine and the two CEOs of the health systems.
At Stanford Medicine, we are inventing the future and improving patient lives every day. Few positions have a more direct impact on launching Stanford innovation to make a worldwide impact and interact directly with such an amazing array of individuals. We hope you will join us.
We are seeking a Catalyst Business Analyst to facilitate and administer programs or functions under minimal supervision.
The Catalyst program identifies strong candidates for translational projects inside the Stanford Medicine clinical areas to validate and de-risk medical innovations. The Business Analyst BA role is a critical part of this mission. This person will review candidate projects. After project selection, the BA may continue to assist with project development.
Ideal candidates will have a passion for healthcare, the pulse of the healthcare startup community, and know how to talk to and interface with brilliant entrepreneurs.
Duties include:
• The Business Analyst BA will assist in the execution of the Catalyst Evaluation process for projects seeking entry into the Catalyst program. • Due Diligence includes Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Business Plan Review, IT and Data Analysis, alignment with Stanford SWOT analysis. • BA will participate in assessing and providing recommendations to Stanford Medicine Catalyst Leaders for review and approval. • Facilitate the planning and operations for programs or functions that have significant business, regulatory, and/or technical challenges requiring subject matter expertise. • Evaluate programs or functions policies and procedures. Identify issues and develop alternative solutions, which may include changes to programs, policies, and procedures. • Review and analyze trends to advise and develop recommendations to achieve or modify the goals of the program or function. • Represent the program or function within the department, unit, or school. Commit resources and provide information and/or training. • Represent the program or function at the university level and/or to external/internal stakeholders and constituencies. • Manage and contribute to the development of outreach strategy that may include relationship development, communications, and compliance. • May develop and/or oversee budgets, manage finances, including monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting. • May lead cross-team efforts or direct other staff or interns to complete projects.
Primary Characteristics:
• A passion for healthcare. • A passion for the healthcare startup marketplace. • An avid reader of healthcare entrepreneurial news streams. • Analytical and you have a passion for data. • You understand entrepreneurs and what they are going through. • You can bridge the needs and language of an academic medical center and industry.
People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Keywords: Administrative Analyst, Business Analyst, Management Analyst, Management Consultant, Program Management Analyst
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Masters or Ph.D. degree in Business Science or related field • Strong technical and quantitative skills with demonstrated ability to execute complex analysis • Ability to communicate effectively to build influential relationships with senior management, executives, and external partners • Experience managing projects and programs with successful delivery to deadlines • Experience with the following software: Google Suite, MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Airtable, Smartsheets, Mural, Lucidchart, Tableau, and Illustrator (a plus) • Experience working in Client Relationship Management, Marketing, CRM software preferably Salesforce
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelors degree and five years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, manage shifting priorities, and handle numerous time-sensitive projects with multiple deadlines • Ability to accomplish goals working through formal and informal channels with diplomacy and tactfulness • Demonstrated creativity, problem-solving, critical analysis, initiative, judgment, and decision-making skills • Demonstrated ability to develop and meet budget goals • Demonstrated solid planning and organizational skills • Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills • Strong relevant subject matter knowledge • Ability to direct the work of others for jobs requiring supervision
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks • Frequently stand, walk, sitting, grasp lightly, fine manipulation • Occasionally use a telephone • Rarely lift, carry, push, pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.
The expected pay range for this position is $120,038 to $153,486 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.