Sr. iO Innovation Associate

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

5d

About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! The Senior Innovation Associate plays a pivotal role in leading the execution of key innovation initiatives and contributing to the strategic direction of project teams. The incumbent will manage complex workstreams from discovery through implementation, often serving as the connective tissue between clinical, operational, and technical stakeholders. The incumbent will be expected to operate with greater autonomy, bring deep analytical and program management capabilities, and have a strong grasp of healthcare or health tech environments. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

• Education Required - Bachelor's Engineering, Public Health, Business, Data Science, Computer Science, or related areas
• Work Experience Required - 4 years Healthcare consulting or program delivery; business intelligence or data analytics; innovation in clinical environments, with digital health initiatives or with digital solution companies; engineering or product development in health tech contexts
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to manage stakeholder expectations and lead meetings.
• Strategic thinker with ability to operate in ambiguity, balance competing priorities, and execute with urgency.
• Experience developing and managing dashboards or performance measures.
• Proficiency in tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, Figma, Airtable, SQL, Click Up, or other workflow/process mapping platforms.
• Understanding of healthcare workflows, terminology, or digital solution implementations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort presenting to diverse audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred - Master's Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Science or Business Administration (MPH, MHA, MS, or MBA)
• Preferred - Familiarity with agile product development, Epic data environments, or clinical systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees