Director, Enterprise Strategy

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 School of Medicine is seeking a Director, Enterprise Strategy to work with senior faculty and Stanford Medicine leadership on strategic planning and leadership of key initiatives. You will lead through influence and work with key leaders across Stanford Medicine to drive strategies that will support the organization’s mission.

Duties include

• Facilitate and drive key strategic initiatives from inception phase. This includes scoping and implementing special projects and strategic initiatives to support Stanford Medicine, and executing on the long-term strategic vision as well as to meet short-term objectives.
• Lead programs that require cross-functional engagement with key staff across the organization, and with external stakeholders.
• Partner and develop strong working relationships with institutional leadership, special committees, and consultants to support execution of key initiatives.
• Participate and play a key role in developing inclusive strategic planning processes.
• Ensure that strategies are developed which reflect the complex intersection of academic and healthcare related economic, policy and regulatory environments, considering both current and likely future developments.
• Demonstrate a high level of diplomacy in persuading and influencing a wide variety of people at various levels to achieve results.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

A working knowledge of health care industry trends in demographics, policy, science / technology and economics is valuable as is Stanford experience and working in an academic organization. MBA, MHA, MPP, MPH, or similar Master’s degree preferred.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED) :

Bachelor's degree and at least eight years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED) :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORKING CONDITIONS :

WORK STANDARDS :

The expected pay range for this position is $162,809 to $197,109 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 ( ) 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.