Vice President, Academic Strategy

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Postgraduate degree in health, science, or business-related field, i.e., MHA, MPH, MBA, JD, PhD, etc.

EXPERIENCE

• Ten years of work experience in academic medicine, biomedical research or scientific strategy to include leading high-performing teams; seven years in a people management role
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategic research and academic initiatives within complex organizations
• Proven record of success in developing major strategic initiatives within a leading institution

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially about activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Strategic vision with the ability to execute
• Demonstrated leadership presence and maturity
• Impeccable judgment and ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic setting
• Executive-level presentation skills and ability to interface successfully with high-level clients
• Demonstrates the ability to interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
• Ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one’s own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations and individuals involved
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and critical thinking through self-direction initiative and effective interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills
• Ability to identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities, comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences
• Extensive knowledge of regulatory and accreditation agency requirements that impact department; stays abreast of industry changes
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace
• Capable of leading teams/facilitating groups, building consensus and garnering highest confidence in professionalism and work product by senior leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and balance many competing priorities; highly responsive and solution/action oriented
• Proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software
• Maintains a positive and supportive attitude and demeanor
• Professional handling of exposure to confidential/sensitive information
• Skill in leading and developing organizational strategic plans, working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to develop multi-year objectives, specific annual goals and related milestones and metrics needed to track and communicate progress
• Proven ability to cultivate multidisciplinary collaboration and establish productive partnerships with clinical and academic leaders
• Strong understanding of graduate medical education, faculty development, and academic program growth
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills