Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona · 14 hours ago
Innovation Analyst
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expSonora Quest Laboratories is seeking an Innovation Analyst to contribute expertise in business or healthcare processes within their Innovation Center of Excellence. The role involves defining, designing, and modifying specifications for complex innovation initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive improvements and solutions.
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Responsibilities
Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business challenges to support development of new solutions or improvements to existing services, processes or products defined through ICOE
Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, apply new perspectives, and financial projections to prototype solutions, and imagine new functionality using existing solutions
Interprets customer needs, assesses requirements, and identifies solutions to non-standard requests
Builds and supports effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Works with team to develop Pro Forma and P&L tracking as directed
Works directly with Finance to maintain P&L and provide updates and recommendations to team regarding performance and ROI for approved projects
Advises on usage of infrastructure (e.g., website, interfaces, ServiceNow, Azure Cloud, etc.) to effectively identify optimal solutions for ICOE opportunities, independently or with Innovation team and/or Subject Matter Experts
Supports the appropriate PMO team with design of processes, serving as a voice of the customer and on behalf of ICOE to ensure alignment with Innovation best practices and organizational goals
Works independently, with Innovation team and/or Subject Matter Experts to analyze opportunities presented to ICOE for alignment with strategic goals and long-term benefit to the organization
Requires critical thinking skills and maintains effective communication regarding status updates with various stakeholders ensuring timely, accurate and efficient reporting utilizing established processes and methods
Successfully communicates conceptual ideas, design, and business rationale
Collaborates with Department management and leads the analysis and evaluation of operational performance, and business planning related to specific ICOE initiatives
Creates presentations, reports, and analysis for management regarding roadmap, KPI’s, and ICOE goals and objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in business or healthcare-related discipline
Six (6) years' experience in the clinical laboratory or healthcare-related field
Communication and presentation skills to engage technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to communicate and interact across facilities and at various levels
Experience in a fast-paced environment managing large scope projects while navigating ambiguity to create clarity among business partners
Experience in supporting assessments, designing, and implementing innovative strategies
Demonstrated general knowledge of information technology and healthcare
Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate interdisciplinary teams
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Suite
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities with changing needs and deadlines
Excellent human relations skills and the ability to effectively interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels staff and outside professionals
Strong abilities in financial analysis, data interpretation, computer software applications, Visio, MS Office suite and spreadsheet programs
Ability to think strategically; and ability to collaborate within a cross functional environment
Must have a proven track record of successfully leading change with positive outcomes
Must have proven experience delivering operational, technical, and business solutions and experience with process improvement and managing the organizational impact
Must also possess strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills, as well as the ability to negotiate and maintain relationships with diverse internal and external contacts and stakeholders
Adaptability and flexibility are critical success factors as the market and business strategy changes
Preferred
Master's Degree in business or healthcare-related discipline
Background in healthcare services, especially delivery solutions in complex delivery environments, is advantageous but not required
Additional related education and/or experience
Company
Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona
Sonora Quest Laboratories, a subsidiary of Laboratory Sciences of Arizona, is an Arizona-based joint venture between Banner Health and Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) that makes up one of the nation’s largest integrated laboratory systems.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Al Namey
CFO
Meghan Shapiro Hunter
Chief Operating Officer, LSA Hospital Laboratories
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