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　　Overview of Emory Healthcare

　　Emory Healthcare (EHC) is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia, with $5.5 billion in net revenue in FY 2022System-wide, it has 23,624 employees, 2,796 licensed patient beds, and more than 3,450 physicians practicing in more than 70 specialties. Annual hospital admissions total 102,564 and outpatient service visits 5.95 million, while EHC clinicians saw 887,874 individual patients. Providing $148.2 million in charity care last year, EHC serves metro-Atlanta and the state with 425 locations.

　　The system’s 11 hospitals include:

　　Emory University Hospital

　　Emory University Hospital Midtown

　　Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital

　　Emory Rehabilitation Hospital

　　Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital

　　Emory Johns Creek Hospital

　　Emory Decatur Hospital

　　Emory Hillandale Hospital

　　Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital

　　Emory University Hospital Smyrna

　　Emory University Hospital at Wesley Woods

　　Emory Healthcare also provides services to greater Georgia through a joint venture at St. Francis-Emory Healthcare Hospital in Columbus. EHC Network partners with MinuteClinic and urgent care providers (Peachtree Immediate Care) throughout metro-Atlanta.

　　Other components of the EHC system include the following:

　　Emory Clinic

　　Emory Specialty Associates

　　Emory Wesley Woods Campus

　　Emory Healthcare Network

　　Position Summary

　　The Director of Emory Healthcare's Innovation Hub is a pivotal leadership role responsible for spearheading the development and implementation of innovative healthcare solutions. This position requires a unique blend of strategic vision, healthcare expertise, and a passion for transformative change. The Director will lead the EHC Innovation Hub in identifying, developing, and integrating cutting-edge technologies and practices to enhance patient care, improve healthcare delivery, and foster a culture of innovation within Emory Healthcare and the Woodruff Health Sciences Center. The Director will work to ensure healthcare innovation initiatives produce learnings that are reproducible and coordinate resources across Emory University that support Emory faculty and staff in innovation projects. This position reports to the Chief Strategy Officer of Emory Healthcare/Woodruff Health Sciences Center.

　　Major Responsibilities

　　Develop and articulate a clear, forward-thinking vision for the Innovation Hub that aligns with Emory Healthcare’s strategic goals.

　　Lead the creation and implementation of a comprehensive innovation strategy, identifying key areas for growth and development.

　　Be the EHC internal champion for the Innovation Hub. Identify, suggest, design and implement activities and programs that will ensure the functional area is fulfilling the Emory Healthcare Innovation Hub’s mandate and promoting the Emory Healthcare Innovation Hub as an interdisciplinary entity.

　　Oversee the identification, evaluation, and development of new healthcare technologies, systems, and practices.

　　Foster partnerships with technology companies, academic institutions, and other relevant organizations to drive innovation.

　　Advise on areas in which innovation can be used to enhance value within Emory Healthcare. Assist senior leadership of Emory Healthcare in identifying experiences, partnerships, and collaborations outside of Emory.

　　Identify commercial opportunities and help direct the commercialization of care delivery innovations at Emory.

　　Build and manage a multidisciplinary team of professionals, providing guidance and mentorship to foster a culture of innovation and excellence.

　　Encourage a collaborative environment where open communication, creative thinking, and a patient-centric approach are paramount.

　　Engage faculty, staff, and students to enroll in a new innovation talent/interest database.

　　Ensure the effective management of the Innovation Hub’s resources, including budgeting, staffing, and project management.

　　Establish and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Emory Innovation Hub including cross-campus partnerships to ensure the adoption of innovation.

　　Implement robust processes for tracking progress and measuring the impact of innovative initiatives on patient care and operational efficiency.

　　Serve as the primary liaison between the external Hub sponsors, partners, and funders with the internal Emory ecosystem including the Office of Technology Transfer, Library Information Technology Services, Emory Digital leadership, and clinicians and operational leaders as appropriate.

　　Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for innovation initiatives.

　　Promote and support research activities related to healthcare innovation.

　　Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in healthcare innovation.

　　Ensure all innovation activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.

　　Working closely with Emory Digital, lead an internal RFP process to solicit proposals for innovation projects from Emory faculty and staff.

　　Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Education/Training:

　　Master’s degree.

　　Advanced degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Medicine, or a related field strongly preferred.

　　Experience:

　　Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in healthcare, with a significant focus on innovation, technology, and leadership. Background managing complex projects required.

　　Experience with corporate partners and academic collaborations strongly preferred.

　　Skills:

　　Outstanding initiative and ability to work independently and solve problems creatively.

　　Outstanding written and oral communication skills.

　　Ability to set priorities among multiple tasks.

　　Strong organizational skills.

　　Demonstrated managerial skills.

　　Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.

　　Strong understanding of the healthcare industry, including clinical practices, healthcare technology, and system operations.

　　Proven track record of developing and implementing successful innovation strategies

　　The above statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the individual in this position. Rather, this position description highlights the general nature and primary aspects of the job. The Chief Strategy Officer for Emory Healthcare retains the discretion to modify the duties of this position at any time.

　　Emory University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable federal and Georgia state laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action in its programs and activities. Emory University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic, or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.

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　　Division Emory Healthcare Inc.

　　Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30322

　　Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta

　　Department EHI Administration - EHC

　　Job Type Regular Full-Time

　　Job Number 123158

　　Job Category Business Operations

　　Schedule 8a-4:30p

　　Standard Hours 40 Hours

　　Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.