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STRATEGIC PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Employer
Geisinger
Location
Danville, PA
Posted Date
Feb 5, 2016

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Job Details

  Location: Geisinger Office Building I

Work Schedule: Days

Work Type: FULL TIME

Hiring Manager: Dr. Gregory Moore

 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director serves as the primary liaison between Geisinger and Corporate Partner for the collaboration. Responsible for managing, sustaining and expanding Geisinger’s collaboration with major industry Partner to  identify, develop, test and deploy new business models that better align with value for patients, providers, payers, and pharmaceutical companies. Operating across projects, the Director works with Partner to ensure program and project goals are met by providing a decision-making capacity. Facilitates short and long term projects, establishes and reviews program goals, and solicits and oversees new projects. Provides leadership and management that cannot be achieved at the project level or by providing the Project Manager with a program perspective.

Works under the general direction of the Director of the Institute for Advanced Application.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*1. Manages portfolio of healthcare innovation projects to ensure overarching goals and objectives are met.

*2. Participates in the development and implementation of strategic, tactical, and business plans to advance the collaboration and partnership, working with Partner, IAA leadership, and Geisinger executive leadership.

*3. Works with project leaders and Partner to facilitate shared understanding and aligned cross-project objectives and goals.

*4. Works with project teams to develop product roadmaps relating to healthcare innovation tools (e.g. platforms, software applications, mobile applications, etc.).

*5. Plans and facilitates joint collaboration oversight meetings and retreats.

*6. Evaluates reports, decisions, and results of the program and projects in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches and practices for continual improvement.

*7. Drives the solicitation process for new projects. Oversees plan development for existing projects.

*8. Works to identify and contract with third parties as needed.

*9. Manages internal administrative duties to assure proper reporting and financial management.

*10. Assists Project Managers with internal and external resources, including consultants and fellows.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

*Denotes essential job duties

 

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Demonstrates strong program management skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills that encompass flexibility, integrity, and strong communication.
• Solution-oriented, develops innovative strategies and perspectives, contributes to the success of the organizations.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously while keeping commitments.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrates PC software, especially Microsoft Office Suite, advanced proficiency.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree required (e.g. MBA, MHA, MS). Doctorate degree preferred.
• Minimum ten years of experience in a professional or healthcare environment.

• Program management experience required in one of the following areas:

1)     Leading the development and/or commercialization of software applications and/or

2)     Operational/Management process improvement leadership• Experience working in industry preferred.
• Program/project management or consulting experience preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Less than 15% travel is required.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

 

About Geisinger

Geisinger Health System is an integrated health services organization widely recognized for its innovative use of the electronic health record and the development of innovative care delivery models such as ProvenHealth Navigator® and ProvenCare®. As one of the nation’s largest health service organizations, Geisinger serves more than 3 million residents throughout 45 counties in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania, and also in southern New Jersey with the addition of AtlantiCare, a National Malcolm Baldridge Award recipient. The physician-led system is comprised of approximately 30,000 employees, including nearly 1,600 employed physicians, 12 hospital campuses, two research centers and a 510,000-member health plan, all of which leverage an estimated $8.9 billion positive impact on the Pennsylvania economy. Geisinger has repeatedly garnered national accolades for integration, quality and service. In addition to fulfilling its patient care mission, Geisinger has a long-standing commitment to medical education, research and community service. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or follow the latest Geisinger news and more on Twitter and Facebook.

 

** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.  We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

 

Company

Join an organization that’s leading healthcare change.

Geisinger is comprised of 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, a college of medicine and a nearly 600,000-member health plan serving more than three million residents in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania and beyond. We have approximately 26,500 employees, including over 1,700 employed physicians, all of whom share a commitment to quality healthcare.

You don’t have to put your life on hold to move healthcare forward. At Geisinger, you’ll engage with industry leaders to create new care delivery models and enjoy a work/life balance that gets you home in time for dinner. You’ll be there for your family, friends, and neighbors – making a difference at home and across the country.

Only at Geisinger

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