Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
March of dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babiesWe’re advocating for policies to protect themWe’re working to radically improve the health care they receiveWe’re pioneering research to find solutionsWe’re empowering families with programs, knowledge and tools to have healthier pregnanciesBy uniting communities, we’re building a brighter future for us all.
We are dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce that fosters opportunities for personal and professional developmentWe provide a collaborative and supportive environment built upon our fundamental core principles where each employee is valuedJoin us in the fight for healthy moms and strong babies.
Scope:
This role will be a strategic leader within the innovation and product development team at the march of dimes, informing and maintaining portfolio strategy for both internal and external facing investments in innovationYou will create and maintain process for the innovation pipeline for our portfolio of products and offerings, drive and inform mod’s understanding of the broader mih landscape, and accelerate the development of the processes and pipeline for the newly formed innovation fund (venture philanthropy arm of our organization)You will work on deal flow and recruitment for innovation fund startups, serve as our upstream / market development leader and inform broader innovation prioritiesThe ideal candidate will have strong business acumen, experience in venture philanthropy, and have a finger on the pulse of the mih landscape and marketplace opportunities to lead us in cutting edge investment decisionsWe are looking for a highly organized, dynamic individual with experience collaborating and influencing within a matrix team.
Position responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Portfolio strategy & business case evaluation
Conduct regular landscape analysis to inform the organization on market trends and key areas of opportunity for mod to engage - gather competitive intelligence and product information; monitor the industry identify trends and competitor activities, define areas of need for further investigation and data collection.
Support strategic planning efforts and collaborate with executive committee on the implementation of the company strategic operational plans as they relate to innovation
Oversee the evaluation of potential proposals and business cases for senior management review and approval, supporting ideation and opportunity assessment process with cross-functional stakeholders
Collaborate with innovation & product development director and broader mission team to prioritize key areas for internal investment in our portfolio of products and other offerings
Innovation pipeline management & deal flow
Develop and maintain key processes necessary to capture ideas and opportunities for innovation from internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate with investment and medical & science committees to review investment opportunities and manage deal flow through the innovation fund
Collaborate with external partners to identify and build pipeline of investment opportunities for consideration in partnership and/or innovation fund investments to achieve mod’s mission impact and revenue goals
Define and maintain mod’s roadmap to further expand our translational research goals to monetize and expand our research portfolio with early stage innovations.
Partnership creation and relationship management
Cultivate partnerships and ensure effective collaboration with key volunteers and investors in innovation fund, partners in health systems, health care payers, health care providers, and maternal and child health organizations.
Identify and manage relationship with donors, technical and clinical partners to support strategic decision making.
Collaborate with colleagues across the organization to drive strategic alignment and inform broader organizational priorities.
Other duties as assigned
Position qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in public health, business, or other related field with a minimum of 8 years of professional experience
At least 5 years of experience in portfolio strategy, venture capital, and/or market development in healthcare
Experience regularly interacting with cross-functional teams and driving strategic alignment
Outstanding written and verbal communication; ability to break complex topics down for different audiences using written proposals and professional powerpoint presentations
Deeply collaborative and an excellent team player
Strong business acumen with understanding of p&l management, roi principles and risk management
Self-starter with resilience, comfort with ambiguity and strong problem solving skills
Process and detail oriented, with keen ability to identify and solve for efficiency improvements
Master’s degree preferred - mba, mph, health education, or related field
Strong project management skills and fluency in pm tools such as asana
Knowledge and experience in maternal, infant and/or child health products and programs
High-level detail orientation and organizational skills
Ability to handle multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
Adaptability
Problem-solving skills
Interpersonal skills and diplomacy
Excellent writing and oral communication skills
Leadership
Creativity and innovation mindset
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