Strategy Partner - Clinical Program Consultant

Company: Highmark Health
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: September 25, 2022

Job Description:

**Company :** Highmark Health **Job Description :** **JOB SUMMARY** This job works on/leads key strategic initiatives for the Organization. The incumbent plays different potential roles on a given project, to include elements of project leadership, problem-solving, data analytics, team development, communication, implementation, and project management. The incumbent often plays a central role in the development and execution of the strategy for a given initiative. Works on multiple projects and get exposure to all parts of the Organization, and will play a supportive role in planning, communicating, and managing the enterprise strategy. This job leads overall strategy development and execution as an individual contributor over clinical programs intended to assist in the management of total cost of care and improved outcomes related to quality of care, and member and provider experience. This job works in partnership with internal departments and externally with key network providers. With a focus on clinical program identification, development and execution, provides analytical/strategic thinking and leadership support that enables project teams to isolate business issues, design and execute analytics for studying business issues (market research, scenario planning, forecasting, market share, profitability, etc.), develop technical content (competitive intelligence, market trend analysis), support development of formal recommendations to senior levels of organizational leadership, create documents (go-to-market or operational strategies, etc.) that inform critical strategic issues and decisions, support the planning, communication, implementation and management of clinical programs through a disciplined process and approach. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience developing clinical programs and providing oversight for on-going program evaluation. **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES** + Lead or support key strategic initiatives across Enterprise. Role will vary depending on initiative, but will include elements of team leadership, problem-solving, data analysis, project management, communication, and implementation support. Will participate on a portfolio of projects. + Participate in the development of strategic plans for the Enterprise and the key BU's of Enterprise. + Support the team in identifying, clarifying, and resolving complex issues critical to the success of the initiative. + Support the identification of initiative impacts with other strategic initiatives to ensure alignment of the overall strategy. + Help develop standard analytics and processes to use in leading various strategic initiatives. + Play a role in shaping the culture and skill set of the STO. + Other duties as assigned or requested. **EDUCATION** **Required** + Bachelor's Degree **Substitutions** + None **Preferred** + Master's Degree in Business, Public Health or M.D. degree **EXPERIENCE** **Required** + 6 years of post-bachelor degree related experience in Business or Healthcare or equivalent combination of experience and education + 2 years consulting experience with some exposure to innovation or healthcare related fields or equivalent combination of experience and education **Preferred** + 6 years of experience in payer, hospital system, or care delivery industry + Experience influencing change in complex organizational systems **SKILLS** + Ability to solve complex conceptual and operational problems; potential ability to lead teams in problem-solving exercises + Strong quantitative and analytical skills + Demonstrated influencing, and teamwork skills + Basic project management skills + Focus on impacts to the customer of decisions rendered + Proactive in driving change and continuous improvement + Strong emotional intelligence, with servant leadership mindset + Commitment to development of others and self **Language (Other than English):** None **Travel Requirement:** 0% - 25% **PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS** **Position Type** Office-based Teaches / trains others regularly Occasionally Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site Rarely Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees) Never Physical work site required Yes Lifting: up to 10 pounds Constantly Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds Occasionally Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds Never **_Disclaimer:_** _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._ **_Compliance Requirement_** _: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies._ _As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy._ _Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._ Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. EEO is The Law Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity ( _) We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact number below. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@ California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Req ID: J213074

Keywords: Highmark Health, St. Paul , Strategy Partner - Clinical Program Consultant, Professions , Saint Paul, Minnesota