Manager - Pioneering Sciences

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

13d • $105,060 - $157,643

About The Position

The Manager partners with administrative leaders, physicians, and scientists to lead and coordinate operational and administrative functions in alignment with strategic priorities. The role calls for strong leadership, operational, and process-improvement capabilities, and plays a pivotal role managing teams and service lines within shields and departments while embodying Mayo Clinic values.

The Manager oversees a broad portfolio, approximately 60% department operations and 40% transformation work, balancing operational management with the design and implementation of a future-state organization. The scope requires a scientific or technical background to partner effectively with scientific, technical, and administrative leaders. The role aligns departmental operations, emerging opportunities, and transformation priorities with the transition of former departments and the establishment of new departments. It also leads and partners on initiatives in AI Scientific enablement, MCP Discovery Science, and broader industry-facing areas to help shape operating models and strategic opportunities.

The Manager leads teams in operationalizing a vision and executing goals, develops staff and culture, drives operational excellence and transformation, and supports financial and business planning. This includes managing projects and multidisciplinary teams, improving processes, supporting quality and safety, managing resources and budgets, and applying an understanding of healthcare, education, and research finance models.

Visa sponsorship is not available. The position is not eligible for the F-1 OPT STEM extension.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and at least 1 year of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Operational experience demonstrating competency in leadership, management, operations, finance, communication, and change management methodologies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a scientific, research, technical, data/AI, or similarly complex knowledge-based environment.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with scientific and technical leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the team to operationalize the vision and execute goals and outcome-based objectives.
• Contribute to developing priorities and action plans.
• Serve as a liaison between front-line supervisors and staff and leadership, supporting strategic alignment, staff engagement, and open, bidirectional communication.
• Develop external relationships in support of Mayo Clinic goals and objectives.
• Create and foster high-performing, engaged teams aligned with a culture of safety and Mayo Clinic values.
• Lead and mentor the team through new and changing situations.
• Manage team performance and difficult conversations with compassion and respect.
• Embed equity, inclusion, and diversity principles in hiring, staff development, and coaching.
• Coach, mentor, and develop direct reports and other allied health staff to foster engagement, lifelong learning, and professional growth.
• Provide leadership focused on operational excellence, implementation, and staff engagement.
• Apply operational knowledge, critical thinking, sound judgment, and problem-solving in an integrated, matrixed environment.
• Manage staff assignments to meet changing workload and business needs.
• Drive operational execution with pace and urgency, and coordinate and direct staff to support smooth and efficient operations.
• Engage in systems design, process improvement, and optimization to improve and simplify operations and outcomes.
• Facilitate quality, safety, regulatory, and service excellence.
• Manage projects and lead multidisciplinary teams, including financial analysis, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making.
• Develop a global mindset and continuously learn about developments within and across industries.
• Learn about emerging technologies and data literacy for departmental and organizational benefit.
• Use forward-thinking and trend analysis to anticipate future needs and opportunities.
• Encourage new approaches and business agility.
• Apply business acumen and financial rigor in managing financial results.
• Assist in managing the budget for the area of responsibility.
• Manage strategic growth, including staffing and other resources.
• Implement, manage, and operationalize business plans and deliverables.
• Communicate broad organizational perspectives with business partners and stakeholders.
• Support effective decision-making and long-term sustainability through understanding healthcare, education, and research finance models, including revenue drivers.
• Lead and partner on transformation initiatives in AI Scientific enablement, MCP Discovery Science, and broader industry-facing areas.
• Align departmental operations, emerging opportunities, and transformation priorities with the transition of former departments and establishment of new departments.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Affordable vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and FSA pre-tax savings options for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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