Strategy Planning & Business Development Consultant, Full-time, Days (Hybrid)

The Strategic Planning and Business Development Consultant reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Strategic Planning and Business Development Consultant assists the Department Directors Program Managers and staff at all levels within the organization in the development of strategic plans and business intelligence for Northwestern Medicine. The Consultant will assist in the development of system region and site business plans and support the formulation of qualitative and quantitative justifications of such programs. Using robust analytics critical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills the Consultant measures market performance and evaluates program opportunities in terms of volume market share and revenues. The Consultant will facilitate multi-disciplinary teams primary and secondary research competitive and complex data analysis and financial pro-formas utilizing hospital databases and original sources of information. The Consultant represents the Strategic Planning and Business Development Department throughout Northwestern Medicine as well as in the external community. The individual will also have a passion for working to improve health care and the patient experience at Northwestern Medicine and will strive to incorporate Northwestern Medicine strategy and values into daily activity.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in business and program development planning including the following processes: proposing and recommending strategies goal setting highlighting operational effects and relevant implications for the organization prepares business plans and pro formas.
• Partners with members of leadership to develop business plans for major programs and service development. Designs and packages executive-level recommendations and presentations with minimal oversight based on effective analysis and research. Demonstrates ability to develop senior relationships and presentation skills.
• Compiles competitive and evaluative data on product line performance hospitals region and system utilization market trends financials and benchmarks by working with NM departments and utilizing internal and external resources. Develops complex hospital and system-wide analyses by integrating multiple data elements best practice research and recommendations to support advancement of organization goals. Typical analyses include program development/expansion SWOT analysis physician referrals and patterns analysis of high-profile physician recruits and volume and financial modeling.
• Collaborates well with others and enjoys working as part of a team. Helps mentor and develop skills of new team members as well as continually improve department templates and deliverables. Desires to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment and has ability to self-manage multiple projects and work streams.
• Conducts primary and secondary research analysis to examine competitive performance market need and opportunities for growth.
• Defines and executes innovative analytic approaches to strategic questions using strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Maintains and utilizes specific planning tools and products including IHA COMPdata Advisory Board Sg2 and Truven. Manages relationships with external vendor partners and is expected to become a product subject matter expert. Demonstrates high proficiency in manipulating market databases financial modeling and analysis in tools such as Access and Excel.
• Develops and maintains relationships between other information-based departments including Marketing Information Systems Finance Physician Services and Quality.  Works collaboratively with and supports multi-departmental efforts and projects.
• Performs other activities as requested and prioritized by the Directors of Strategy and Business Development.  Responsive to needs/requests of the customer /client both internally and external to the Strategy and Business Development Department. Demonstrates flexibility and organization while maintaining high levels of performance. Adheres to strict guidelines for handling sensitive information in a confidential manner.

Additional Functions

• Consultant may be required to travel locally to other NMHC hospitals and facilities located in suburban Chicago as needed.

Qualifications :

Required:

• Bachelors degree in relevant field.
• 2 - 4 years of experience in a professional field such as healthcare marketing finance strategy or business development.
• Knowledge of database and spreadsheet software programs and analytical applications. 
• Clear well developed oral and written communication and presentation skills and strong analytic and financial skills.
• Attention to detail and proactive problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree (i.e. MBA or MHA) preferred; required in place of work experience.

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.