VP Business Strategy and Planning

Summary:

Reporting to the SVP and Chief Strategy and Planning Officer the VP of Business Strategy & Planning is a vital role that will work in collaboration with the senior leadership team physician chairs/chiefs and hospital and physician organization presidents leading system-wide business development and strategic planning functions across the health system resulting in the overall growth and health of the organization. This dynamic position will lead initiatives related to business development strategies coordinate the implementation of approved business plans as necessary as well as oversee the implementation and monitoring of the systems annual strategic planning cycle. We seek an executive who is passionate about our organizations mission value-creation and brings the strategic and tactical skills to deliver change a person that brings vision leadership skills and ability to collaboratively influence teams and organizations at all levels.

At Lifespan we are committed to belonging diversity equity and inclusion at every level of the organization - in our people policies practices and processes. Creating a safe and welcoming environment is a central part of achieving our Vision.

Responsibilities:

Working closely with the executive team members formulate and implement an enterprise strategic planning process and embed a system of accountability for execution on the initiatives identified.

Define support and drive current and future strategic initiatives; working with operations and physician leaders and the executive team to achieve our strategic and financial objectives; providing leadership insight coaching and inspiration.

Drive business plan development processing approvals and implementation including development and evaluation of ROIs.

Oversee strategy alignment and due diligence activities for system strategic partnerships including but not limited to physician practices joint ventures clinical affiliations etc.

Conduct market competitive and internal analysis to identify new growth opportunities (organic and inorganic).

Research and analyze market and industry dynamics and business opportunities through various methods actively share knowledge through multiple channels such as reports presentations summaries etc. of valid and reliable findings to system leaders and other key stakeholders for Lifespan.

Develop strong rapport and positive working relationships with Lifespan leaders the community and other stakeholders.

Build and retain a team of highly qualified professionals who demonstrate Lifespan's values and enhance the organizations ability to achieve its goals and results. Provide participatory leadership to the staff necessary to maintain a motivated productive and competent team. 

Other information:

QUALIFICATIONS-EDUCATION:

Bachelor�s degree required. A Masters in Business Administration Finance/Accounting or related discipline is strongly preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS-EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of seven (7) years of successful business development experience preferably in a complex integrated delivery health system.

Experience assessing growth areas such as changes to clinical programming partnerships joint ventures mergers and acquisitions and building associated business plans.

Experience in developing and implementing a strategic planning process and collaboration across a highly complex (health care provider) organization.

QUALIFICATIONS-CORE SUCCESS FACTORS:

In addition to our values all employees are expected to demonstrate Lifespans Core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. These Core Success Factors are:

Instill trust: Gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty integrity and authenticity.

Value differences: Recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Prioritize patients & community: compassionate relationships focused on embracing unique patient and community needs.

Collaborate: Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

As a member of the Lifespan leadership team leaders are expected to demonstrate our Leadership Success Factors:

Ensure accountability: Hold self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Build effective teams: Build strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

Drive vision and purpose: Paint a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.

Optimize work processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS-ADDITIONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Sophisticated understanding of market trends healthcare operations competitive strategy physician recruitment service line development medical referral relationships in academic medical center settings as well as the economic social and legal environments relevant to these areas. 

Ability to build and maintain superior relationships with individuals at all levels within Lifespan as well as major local and national business leaders. 

Strong interpersonal skills required; ability to listen effectively with discernment and understanding required.

A humble leader with high standards who takes ownership for delivering high-quality deliverables.

A strategic systems-thinker with sound financial and technical skills analytical ability and good judgment. Passionate optimistic forward-thinking and willing to take calculated risks.

Excellent communication skills and ability to prioritize negotiate and influence work across a heavily matrixed organization.

Collaborative approach with leadership and the ability to work effectively with cross functional teams to meet goals and improve organizational performance.

Effective analytical skills and the ability to make decisions quickly and independently. Ability to generate and encourage creative ideas innovative thinking and imaginative solutions to issues or problems.

Deep understanding of healthcare financing experience with creating reviewing and evaluating business plans including pro-formas.

Extraordinary professional discretion in the handling of highly confidential and/or political information and data. Adheres to Code of Ethics in times of ease and discomfort.

Strong EQ; exercises self-awareness; monitors impact on others; is receptive to and seeks out feedback; uses self-discipline to adjust to feedback.

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status.   Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Corporate Headquarters USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union

Salary : $113,000 - $143,000