Upstream USA · 6 hours ago
Senior Manager of Strategy - Reproductive Healthcare
Upstream USA is a national nonprofit dedicated to improving access to contraceptive care. They are seeking a Senior Manager of Strategy to support strategic planning and innovation initiatives by managing cross-functional projects and delivering high-quality analysis and recommendations to leadership.
EducationHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Support the design and execution of Upstream’s multi-year strategic planning process
Conduct market analysis, including both quantitative and qualitative methods of understanding the overall market and individual patients, synthesize insights, and help develop strategic goals and priorities
Drive financial modeling and scenario planning to support leadership decision-making
Define and track strategic performance, monitor progress and identify risks or opportunities to support growth
Prepare clear and compelling recommendations and presentations for the Director of Strategy and senior leadership
Map and analyze the healthcare stakeholder landscape; help to develop strategic recommendations for engaging key stakeholders to advance organizational goals
Manage the design of and manage a structured innovation framework for sourcing, evaluating, and advancing ideas from both internal and external sources to diversify Upstream’s strategy for impact at scale
Guide the strategic innovation process for the organization, including idea sourcing, evaluation, and prioritization. Translate innovation ideas into actionable strategies that align with organizational priorities. Facilitate participation of internal staff across teams in the evaluation and testing of ideas, ensuring diverse perspectives are represented
Manage systems, tools, and processes to ensure the framework runs effectively and efficiently, and that promising ideas advance into implementation
Track and report on innovation projects and their outcomes, supporting continuous improvement
Lead end-to-end project management, including planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational goals. Provide cross-functional project management as necessary including research, analysis, timelines, and deliverables, for the Director of Strategy and senior leadership team
Adapt to organizational needs by taking ownership of discrete projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved at a high level of quality and within deadlines
Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and data analyses for internal and external audiences, including senior stakeholders
Represent the organization in selected external meetings with senior-level stakeholders, building strong relationships and ensuring alignment on goals, expectations, and outcomes
Qualification
Required
6-7+ years of professional experience in strategy, consulting, healthcare, or related fields
Demonstrated experience supporting multi-year strategy development
Proven expertise in quantitative strategy development, specifically in conducting Total Addressable Market (TAM) analyses and building dynamic growth curve models. Ability to use these models to stress-test assumptions and forecast the trajectory required to meet long-term impact goals
Strong track record in scenario modeling and financial analysis for new ventures or innovation portfolios. Must be able to build models that estimate the potential impact (PRA reach), financial sustainability, and resource requirements of proposed innovation concepts to support data-driven prioritization decisions
Expert-level proficiency in financial and operational modeling (Excel/Google Sheets). The candidate must be able to build transparent, audit-ready models from scratch that integrate diverse variables to inform executive decision-making
Experience synthesizing complex data sets—including public health surveillance data, internal performance KPIs, and financial metrics—to validate strategic logic models. Ability to translate quantitative findings into clear, actionable narratives for senior leadership and external stakeholders
Experience designing or supporting an innovation process or framework, including sourcing and evaluating ideas, managing governance, and coordinating cross-functional participation
Experience with market research or consumer insight efforts (e.g., those utilizing behavioral science, journey mapping, or persona development) to inform product/program design
Proven ability to manage projects from start to finish, coordinating across teams, managing milestones, and delivering high-quality results
Experience preparing and presenting materials for executive-level and senior external stakeholders
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to express complex concepts clearly and concisely
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tool
Demonstrates the ability to remain focused, adaptable, and solution-oriented in the face of challenges, setbacks, or ambiguity. Approaches obstacles with a growth mindset and maintains a steady commitment to goals, even under pressure or changing circumstances; resilient
Must be comfortable and able to participate in an on-camera culture during meetings
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Long and short term disability
401K with a match
Generous vacation
Personal
Sick and holiday time off
Parental leave
Professional development
A fitness and cell phone allowance for all full time employees and part time employees who work a minimum of 24 hours per week
Company
Upstream USA
Upstream is a nationally recognized, rapidly growing nonprofit dedicated to increasing contraceptive access for all.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-01-01Series Unknown
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