Associate Vice President - Global Operations

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

14h • $285,000 - $427,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Associate Vice President (AVP), Transformation, is responsible for the strategic growth, operational performance, and commercialization of a designated region, including programs or solutions within Mayo Clinic Platform (MCP). The AVP develops and executes business strategies that advance Mayo Clinic’s mission through creating, scaling, and commercializing innovative products, services, partnerships, and capabilities.

The AVP partners with MCP and Mayo Clinic leadership to define and execute growth strategies, establish market opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and deliver sustainable financial and operational results. The role is accountable for the performance of its assigned portfolio, including strategic planning, business development, commercialization, and team leadership. The position can be based anywhere in the United States and requires travel of 20% or more.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of leadership experience in business development, commercialization, strategy, innovation, healthcare, life sciences, technology, or a related field; equivalent progressive leadership experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience with demonstrated accountability for business growth, strategic initiatives, or operational performance.
• Experience leading complex programs, portfolios, or business lines within healthcare, life sciences, technology, research, innovation, or related industries.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing business plans in dynamic and complex market environments.
• Proven ability to build strategic partnerships and drive growth through collaboration, innovation, and customer engagement.
• Strong financial, operational, and business acumen, including familiarity with strategy, finance, operations, marketing, business development, project management, and technology.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to influence and engage executive stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, lead teams through change, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to senior executives, customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions, assume accountability, and drive results aligned with organizational objectives.
• Experience establishing performance metrics, governance, and accountability frameworks to measure the success, value, and long-term impact of strategic partnerships and programs.
• Ability to manage executive stakeholder and partner relationships, driving mutual accountability, measurable outcomes, and sustained business growth.
• Travel of 20% or more.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• MBA or PhD in business, science, or a related field preferred.
• Experience leading innovation-related methodologies.
• Agile delivery experience.
• Ability to promote strategic alignment across a matrix organization.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Strong outcome- and target-based delivery skills.
• Partnership management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business, operating, and financial plans for assigned regions, programs, and solution areas across MCP.
• Identify, evaluate, prioritize, and pursue opportunities for growth, commercialization, and market expansion.
• Lead development of new offerings, services, capabilities, and partnership models that create value for Mayo Clinic, customers, and strategic stakeholders.
• Establish and execute growth strategies, develop new partnerships, and expand existing relationships to grow the MCP ecosystem in relevant global regions.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, high-performing culture that supports innovation, accountability, and business results.
• Collaborate with enterprise leaders and cross-functional teams to develop scalable operational processes, infrastructure, and capabilities that support growth objectives.
• Engage and develop a customer-focused team able to communicate value propositions and advance strategic objectives.
• Establish performance goals and accountability measures aligned with organizational priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers, partners, industry leaders, and influencers.
• Represent Mayo Clinic and Mayo Clinic Platform in external engagements, strategic discussions, and industry forums as appropriate.
• Ensure commercialization activities align with Mayo Clinic’s mission, values, and strategic priorities.
• Achieve revenue, growth, margin, and business performance objectives for the assigned portfolio or program.
• Develop and execute annual operating plans and multi-year strategic plans.
• Expand regional ecosystems through commercialization and adoption of programs, products, services, capabilities, and partnerships.
• Develop and retain a high-performing team and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Advance strategic partnerships and market opportunities that support long-term growth objectives.

Benefits

• Medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive