Stanford Medicine Catalyst was created to cultivate and advance the unmatched innovation that occurs at Stanford. We select the inventions and ideas that have the highest potential to have a transformative effect on health and biomedicine at global scale and support them to evolve and prepare for commercialization through pilot projects, prototyping, deployment in active health systems, business planning, market analysis, connections with the investment community and the development of future executive leadership teams. The program leverages the full range of resources and capabilities of Stanford, including all aspects of the University and Stanford’s health systems (Stanford Health Care and Stanford Children’s Health). Catalyst was formed as part of the Stanford Medicine Integrated Strategic Plan and is supported by the Dean of the School of Medicine and the two CEOs of the health systems.

At Stanford Medicine we are inventing the future and improving patient lives every day. Few positions have a more direct impact on launching Stanford innovation to make a worldwide impact and interact directly with such an amazing array of individuals. We hope you will join us!

We are seeking a Catalyst Business Analyst, to facilitate and administer programs or functions under minimal supervision. The Catalyst program identifies strong candidates for translational projects inside the Stanford Medicine clinical areas to validate and de-risk medical innovations.

The Business Analyst (BA) role is a critical part of this mission. This person will review candidate projects. After project selection, the BA may continue to assist a project’s development. Ideal candidates will have a passion for healthcare, the pulse of the healthcare startup community, and know how to talk to, and interface with, brilliant entrepreneurs.

Duties include*:

• The Business Analyst (BA) will assist in execution of the Catalyst Evaluation process for projects seeking entry into the Catalyst program. Due Diligence includes: Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Business Plan Review, IT and Data Analysis, alignment with Stanford, SWOT analysis.
• BA will participate in assessing and providing recommendations to Stanford Medicine Catalyst Leaders for review and approval.
• Facilitate the planning and operations for programs or functions that have significant business, regulatory and/or technical challenges requiring subject matter expertise.
• Evaluate programs or functions, policies and procedures. Identify issues, and develop alternative solutions which may include changes to programs, policies and procedures.
• Review and analyze trends to advise and develop recommendations to achieve or modify the goals of the program or function.
• Represent the program or function within the department, unit or school. Commit resources and provide information and/or training. Represent the program or function at the university level and/or to external/internal stakeholders and constituencies.
• Manage and contribute to the development of outreach strategy that may include relationship development, communications and compliance.
• May develop and/or oversee budgets; manage finances including monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting.
• May lead cross team efforts or direct other staff or interns to complete projects.

Primary Characteristics:

• A passion for health care.
• A passion for the health care startup marketplace.
• Avid reader of health care entrepreneurial news streams.
• Analytical, and you have a passion for data.
• You understand entrepreneurs and what they are going through.
• You can bridge the needs and language of an academic medical center and industry.

* - Other duties may also be assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Business, Science, or related field.
• Strong technical and quantitative skills, with demonstrated ability to execute complex analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively to build influential relationships with senior management, executives and external partners.
• Experience managing projects / programs with successful delivery to deadlines.
• Experience with the following software: Google Suite, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Airtable, Smartsheets, Mural, Lucidchart, Tableau and Illustrator a plus Experience working in Client Relationship Management / Marketing (CRM) software, preferably Salesforce.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, manage shifting priorities, and handle numerous time-sensitive projects with multiple deadlines.
• Ability to accomplish goals working through formal and informal channels, with diplomacy and tactfulness.
• Demonstrated creativity, problem solving, critical analysis, initiative, judgment and, decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and meet budget goals.
• Demonstrated solid planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Strong relevant subject matter knowledge.
• Ability to direct the work of others, for jobs requiring supervision.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
• Occasionally use a telephone.
• Rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu

The expected pay range for this position is $116,849 to $148,275 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 (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) 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.