Organization:

Stanford University School of Medicine was founded in 1858 with a mission to be a premier research-intensive medical school that improves health through leadership, diversity, and a collaborative approach to discovery and innovation in patient care, education, and research.

Stanford University School of Medicine is organized in 32 departments and 8 institutes, with over 2,000 faculty, each providing a unique mix of research, education and patient care effort, organized, supported by over 5,00 staff. It generates over $4 billion in revenues.

Stanford Medicine is the single brand used for 3 different entities: Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford Health Care, and Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. Stanford Medicine is led by a partnership among the Dean of the School of Medicine and Stanford’s two hospital CEOs. Stanford Medicine’s mission is: “Through innovative discovery and the translation of new knowledge, we improve human health locally and globally. We serve our community by providing outstanding and compassionate care. We inspire and prepare the future leaders of science and medicine.”

The Role:

Stanford University is seeking an Executive Director, Enterprise Strategy to work with Stanford Medicine leadership in developing, designing enterprise-wide initiatives as it relates to clinical enterprise/service lines, and establishing key strategic priorities and translate them into comprehensive strategic plans.

Duties include*:

Oversee the management of areas of responsibility. Direct staff and provide leadership to achieve goals and vision of the organization. Responsible for hiring and retaining staff, career coaching, personal development for direct reports and accountable for the performance of employees. May independently or in collaboration with human resources managers, direct faculty supervisors and managers in the interpretation and implementation of human resources policies, procedures and programs. Develop the business and administrative mission and goals for the organization or school and oversees the implementation through department chairs and managers. Set the direction of a school's internal academic and administrative policy development for programs and administrative operations. Negotiate and influence on issues of university-wide impact. Serve as senior advisor to the department chairs and hospital senior executives on programmatic and policy development. Independently initiate and create strategic plans of considerable complexity and scope for organization or program(s) managed. Propose and manage the implementation of complex and significant programmatic changes that may impact the unit's academic and research capabilities. Consult and advise senior leadership. Oversee allocation of all resources. Responsible for the financial viability and success of the organization. Develop and deliver complex, comprehensive financial analysis, high level strategic modeling both short and long term and provide advice to senior leadership decisions. Oversee the management of the consolidated annual budget plan. Responsible for committing school resources with limited review by senior officers. Champion major initiatives lead complex, high-visibility process redesign and innovation projects; develop and implement initiatives.

* - Other duties may also be assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated success in strategic leadership, planning and change management in complex environments; current in healthcare trends; experience in healthcare strategy consulting firm or internal strategy function highly preferred.Excellent leadership skills and leadership track record, particularly without direct control; ability to inject energy, when and where it’s needed; ability to demonstrate a high level of diplomacy in persuading and influencing a wide variety of people at various levels to achieve results.Demonstrated ability to identify key issues-“connect the dots”- critical to the achievement of long-term strategic goals. Ability to translate and communicate complex topics in a variety of forums, tailoring communications to effectively fit and influence the targeted audience.Excellent judgment and ability to make quick, effective decisions under pressure; resilient. Team player; respects the talent and unique contributions of every individual and treat all people in a fair and equitable manner.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate strong collaborative relationships with faculty and able to anticipate faculty needs. Exceptional negotiation and effective interpersonal skills; good instincts and political acumen. Able to think creatively and resolve conflicts.Attention to detail and accuracy; expert analytical and problem solving skills.Strong knowledge of industry standards, trends and/or regulatory requirements.Subject matter expertise for area(s) of responsibility.Ability to multi-task and manage to deadlines.High energy/drive, a relentlessly positive attitude, and is results oriented.Strong character, intelligence, integrity and common sense.Sense of humor.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree and seven years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management, or combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

Demonstrated leadership and supervisory, planning and change management skills.Excellent planning and organizational skills.Excellent communication skills. Able to influence people, solve problems, troubleshoot, think creatively and resolve conflicts.Advanced financial expertise in accounting budget planning, and financial forecasting.Advanced expertise in grants and contract administration.Advanced analytical and problem solving skills Strong knowledge of industry standards and/or regulatory requirements.Strong negotiation and effective interpersonal skills.Attention to detail and accuracy.Advanced expertise in business and management computer applications and databases.Subject matter expertise for area(s) of responsibility.Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.Frequently sitting.Occasionally stand/walk, writing by hand, use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat.

*- 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 his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Occasional evening and weekend hours.

WORK STANDARDS:

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors bases on training and lessons learned.Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The expected pay range for this position is $198,098 to $251,874 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. 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.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.