Associate, Strategy and Business Development - See special information below

Compensation: $73,945 - $120,165

General Responsibilities

To support the planning office efforts in development and documentation of enterprise-wide strategic initiatives related to clinical services, facilities and operations and is a key participant in the implementation of recommended business strategies and tactics to support enterprise-wide goals and objectives. To provide UAB Health System entities with information, analyses, and recommendations upon which strategic decisions will be made. To support the assessment of market conditions and UAB's market position, as well as analysis of financial information to assist in strategic planning decisions. Possesses knowledge of numerous data resources and databases required for strategic planning.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1.

Assisting leadership with the development and evaluation of new and existing programs and services. Conduct market assessment to determine UAB Health System's current position and opportunities for growth. Analyze inpatient and outpatient data in relation to market demand and competition.

2.

Providing decision-making support to executive leadership for new service development, using business intelligence sources including but not limited to population and demographics, physician-to-population projections, anticipated demand, patient origin, utilization trends, payer mix, and market share dynamics.

3.

Utilizing data from multiple software programs and database applications to help inform and shape strategic direction.

4.

Conducting analysis of financial information from cost accounting systems to determine financial viability of projects.

5.

Monitoring key performance indicators (i.e. volumes, market share, payer mix, service area and financial viability) against benchmarks of organizational success.

6.

Maintaining current knowledge of healthcare planning issues and market conditions.

7.

Supporting the development and compilation of strategic business plans for both existing and proposed services and programs deemed as a priority of UAB Health System.

In addition to serving enterprise-wide needs, this position will support Rural Resouce Center member institutions with strategy and market analytics.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Master's degree in Health or Business Administration required. Relevant planning or business development experience is highly preferred. Position requires residence in the state of Alabama and some travel within the state required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

ž Strong analytical skills

ž A high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

ž Ability to evaluate, synthesize and interrelate information

ž Detail oriented

ž Excellent Organizational Skills and attention to detail

ž Excellent written and verbal communication skills

ž Demonstrated team player

ž Ability to be self-directed/self-motivated

ž Comfortable with remote work environment