Associate Analyst, Operations - Opportunities & Investments

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Associate Analyst role within the Operations - Opportunities and Investments team supports a variety of deal flow review, operations reporting, and programmatic efforts, working across UPMC Enterprises teams to coordinate and enhance the entire organizations performance. The Associate Analyst will drive the initial engagement with, research of, and recommendation of the opportunities coming into UPMC Enterprises and identify where within the organization it best fits for further due diligence. The Associate Analyst will work towards maintaining relationships across investment, product, and corporate teams to understand, coordinate and communicate work across teams. The Associate Analyst will aid in the coordination and execution of the Operations - Opportunities and Investment teams reporting responsibilities. By studying market research, following industry trends, understanding market needs, and playing an active role in the healthcare technology community, they bring contextualized recommendations to the UPMC Enterprises' product development and investment teams based on strategic objectives. This role will additionally include ad hoc project management and support responsibilities for new and ongoing operational and strategic imperatives.

Requirements

Typically, has completed a four-year degree or has acquired skills and knowledge via practical experience, but not required.
Familiarity with business issues, or the ability to quickly learn.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills with strong technical abilities.

Nice To Haves

B.S. degree in business or healthcare related area of study preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate incoming projects and business opportunities for alignment with existing program and team focus areas.
Works with product and investment teams, project managers, and team staff to identify problem areas and applicable solutions.
Engage with entrepreneurs and startup companies interested in potential partnerships with UPMC Enterprises.
Guide relationships across the UPMC Enterprises business unit.
Manage assigned projects and work collaboratively with other team Analysts to coordinate work across multiple industry domains and or across one or more strategic partner.
Conducts market and business analyses.
Create, maintain, and continuously improve ability to report on performance metrics for the organization, understanding UPMC's core strengths, gaps and programs.
Helps in developing UPMC Enterprises Opportunity Management system and related reporting.
Identifies and builds relationships with clinical / administrative champions in UPMC and Health Plan.
Supports the education of other team members regarding operational processes and standards.
Aids in supporting special projects and other projects supporting the Chief Operating Officers goals.
Performs all above in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.