NorthShore University HealthSystem
Program Director, Institute Innovation
NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, Illinois, us, 60208
Program Director, Institute InnovationPosition Highlights:Position: Program Director, Institute Innovation
Location: Evanston, IL
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Hours: Monday-Friday, during normal business hours
Required Travel: travel to other Endeavor Health locations may be required
What you will do:Innovation Design and DevelopmentPartner directly with clinicians and department leadership across prioritized institutes/service lines to identify, evaluate, and recommend high-potential innovation activities.
Facilitate collaborative dialogues and sessions to foster idea generation across the various horizons of innovation (incremental through transformational).
Conduct problem/needs assessment to identify opportunities or new use cases to leverage existing innovations within the enterprise portfolio.
Lead portfolio development and prioritization for institutes, aligning innovation projects with organizational strategic goals, available resources/capacity, and each institute's specific objectives.
Drive rigorous evaluation of project proposals, assessing feasibility, impact potential, and return on investment.
Portfolio ManagementProactively manage the institutes' innovation portfolio, overseeing project timelines, budgets, and milestones.
Develop and complete business cases to support the innovation lifecycle across prioritized activities (assessment, pilot, scale/sunset).
Secure funding to support innovation initiatives through both internal mechanisms and external partnerships or grant opportunities.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress, measure impact, and guide continuous improvement. Create dashboards or reports to showcase impact.
Identify and secure operational owners for prioritized projects, ensuring successful integration, transfer, and scalability across the organization.
Partner Management and VisibilityBuild and maintain strategic partnerships with stakeholders relevant to each clinical institute, including internal Innovation Allies, industry partners, entrepreneurs, relevant societies, and academia/researchers.
Identify opportunities to leverage Endeavor's unique strengths and capabilities to secure new sources of partnership value (i.e., co-development warrants, equity shares, favored nation pricing, exclusivity, etc.).
In collaboration with MarComm, advocate for the institute's innovative work through the development of internal and external communications plans, inclusive of provider and patient stories.
Identify and elevate important stakeholders to expand the impact and visibility of innovation for the institute and broader system.
What you will need:Education: Master's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, public health, or a related field, required.
Experience:7+ years of experience in healthcare, with a proven track record of leading successful innovation initiatives within multi-disciplinary settings.
5+ years of leadership experience in healthcare or related field.
Unique or Preferred Skills:Proven expertise in project management, resource allocation, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and facilitation skills.
Ability to inspire and motivate teams, manage complex projects, and navigate diverse perspectives.
Passion for innovation and a strong commitment to improving healthcare for all through cross-institute collaboration.
Benefits:Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities
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Location: Evanston, IL
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Hours: Monday-Friday, during normal business hours
Required Travel: travel to other Endeavor Health locations may be required
What you will do:Innovation Design and DevelopmentPartner directly with clinicians and department leadership across prioritized institutes/service lines to identify, evaluate, and recommend high-potential innovation activities.
Facilitate collaborative dialogues and sessions to foster idea generation across the various horizons of innovation (incremental through transformational).
Conduct problem/needs assessment to identify opportunities or new use cases to leverage existing innovations within the enterprise portfolio.
Lead portfolio development and prioritization for institutes, aligning innovation projects with organizational strategic goals, available resources/capacity, and each institute's specific objectives.
Drive rigorous evaluation of project proposals, assessing feasibility, impact potential, and return on investment.
Portfolio ManagementProactively manage the institutes' innovation portfolio, overseeing project timelines, budgets, and milestones.
Develop and complete business cases to support the innovation lifecycle across prioritized activities (assessment, pilot, scale/sunset).
Secure funding to support innovation initiatives through both internal mechanisms and external partnerships or grant opportunities.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress, measure impact, and guide continuous improvement. Create dashboards or reports to showcase impact.
Identify and secure operational owners for prioritized projects, ensuring successful integration, transfer, and scalability across the organization.
Partner Management and VisibilityBuild and maintain strategic partnerships with stakeholders relevant to each clinical institute, including internal Innovation Allies, industry partners, entrepreneurs, relevant societies, and academia/researchers.
Identify opportunities to leverage Endeavor's unique strengths and capabilities to secure new sources of partnership value (i.e., co-development warrants, equity shares, favored nation pricing, exclusivity, etc.).
In collaboration with MarComm, advocate for the institute's innovative work through the development of internal and external communications plans, inclusive of provider and patient stories.
Identify and elevate important stakeholders to expand the impact and visibility of innovation for the institute and broader system.
What you will need:Education: Master's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, public health, or a related field, required.
Experience:7+ years of experience in healthcare, with a proven track record of leading successful innovation initiatives within multi-disciplinary settings.
5+ years of leadership experience in healthcare or related field.
Unique or Preferred Skills:Proven expertise in project management, resource allocation, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and facilitation skills.
Ability to inspire and motivate teams, manage complex projects, and navigate diverse perspectives.
Passion for innovation and a strong commitment to improving healthcare for all through cross-institute collaboration.
Benefits:Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities
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