(USA) Senior Director I, Business Strategy - Clinical

(USA) Senior Director I, Business Strategy - Clinical

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Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Senior Director Business Strategy - Clinical Research will drive the execution of WHRI business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs, removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance, identifying performance standards, measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly, and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning.

Develops the organizational vision and the strategic execution plan by

  • holding patients and customers at the center of all that we do
  • ensuring unwavering commitment and strategic focus on research initiatives that center on driving health equity
  • performing industry and market analysis
  • develop and maintain performance expectations and metrics and drive continuous improvement in processes and infrastructure that underpin clinical research
  • communicating the organizational vision and strategic execution plan
  • developing decision making frameworks and communicating progress and measures of success to senior leadership, key stakeholders, and suppliers.

Develops and leverages internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by

  • sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives
  • partner with community leaders to ensure community trust and to drive community-engaged research
  • engaging key stakeholders in the development, execution, and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives and supporting associate efforts in these areas
  • develop and manage relationships with external partners such as industry sponsors, government agencies, foundations, and other academic institutions to drive meaningful collaborations.

Oversees change initiatives by

  • identifying and defining desired change and processes
  • validating value and priority
  • overseeing project plans to implement processes
  • assessing readiness for change; managing expectations
  • adjusting approaches to have change adopted by the entire organization and ensuring timely project management from pilot to the execution stage.

Oversees the development, prioritization, and execution of key business strategies and communication by

  • leading cross-functional initiatives that impact store and corporate processes
  • overseeing the development of business programs and initiatives, customer and company communications, and associate training content.

Provides overall direction by

  • promoting an environment committed to excellence in clinical quality and safety and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning
  • analyzing business objectives and patient and customer needs
  • developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans, and practices
  • analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans
  • determining and supporting resource requirements
  • evaluating operational processes
  • measuring outcomes to ensure desired results
  • identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities.

Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by

  • diagnosing capability gaps, recruiting, selecting, and developing talent
  • supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent.

Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by

  • integrating these values into all programs and practices
  • developing consequences for violations or non-compliance and supporting the Open Door Policy.

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Live our Values
Culture Champion

Models the Walmart values to foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; and supports Walmart’s commitment to communities, social justice, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance.

Servant Leadership
Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent

Embrace Change
Curiosity & Courage

Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.

Digital Transformation & Change
Drives continuous improvements, supervises the adoption of new technology, and supports digital disruption in line with Walmart’s business model.

Deliver for the Customer
Customer Focus

Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omni-merchant mindset and the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans and initiatives.

Strategic Thinking
Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and implementing strategies.

Focus on our Associates
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Supports strategies and drives initiatives that attract and retain diverse and inclusive talent; builds high-performing teams; embraces diversity in all its forms; and actively supports diversity goal programs.

Collaboration & Influence
Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action.

Talent Management
Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent, builds the talent pipeline, fosters an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company, and regularly recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments.

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Statistics, Social Science, Communications, or related field and 6 years’ experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area OR 8 years’ experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area.
2 years’ supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Leading a cross-functional team

Masters: Computer Engineering, Masters: Computer Science, Masters: Mathematics, Masters: Supply Chain, Masters: Transportation

Primary Location...

2608 Se J St, BENTONVILLE, AR 72712, United States of America

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All the benefits you need for you and your family

  • Multiple health plan options, including vision & dental plans for you & dependents
  • Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase plans, life insurance and more
  • Associate discounts in-store and online
  • Education assistance for Associate and dependents
  • Parental Leave
  • Pay during military service
  • Paid Time off - to include vacation, sick, parental
  • Short-term and long-term disability for when you can't work because of injury, illness, or childbirth

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.com/Benefits.

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