PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Associate Strategy Manager will focus on complex problem solving and growth opportunities in the core and adjacent markets. The role requires, excellent problem solving skills, knowledge of Strategy discipline, good business acumen, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization. Specifically, key responsibilities will include: conducting strategic analyses and developing business plans for various product and service lines, facilitating integration of these plans into strategic planning process and leading cross functional teams in problem solving of complex and high-impact issues. Supports FMCNA’s mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and policy requirements.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

As a highly skilled specialist, contributes to the development of concepts and techniques.Completes complex tasks in creative and effective ways. Consistently works on complex assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues.Makes recommendations for new procedures.Involved with planning, preparation and final execution of communications. Often acts as a facilitator and team leader. Research industry trends and conduct strategic analyses.Lead nimble cross-functional teams to explore, evaluate, and analyze ideas.Translate ideas into opportunities worthy of investment.Develop business/strategic plans in partnership with executive team.Present business plans to Sr. Executives.Facilitate the process for prioritization and selection of new opportunities for investment.Source ideas from a variety of internal (i.e. employees) and external (i.e. industry analysts, market scans) sources.Assist with developing longer term transformational strategy to pursue new opportunities and address changes in healthcare market.Raise the level of strategy skills across the organization by advising leaders and sharing appropriate best practices, tools and frameworks.Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.    

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functio

EDUCATION:
High School Diploma required; Associate’s Degree desirable; and Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

5 – 8 years’ related experience; or a Master’s degree with 3 years’ experience; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent directly related work experience.Minimum of 6+ years’ related experience.6+ years’ Healthcare industry experience is strongly preferred.Experience and track record of success in identifying opportunities that have quantifiable and measurable success in business value creation within a mature market.Strong inductive thinking ability – the ability “connect the dots” and to identify and recognize growth opportunities that are beyond the surface.Structured deductive thinking– the ability to frame an ambiguous problem/opportunity in a logical and well-structured way.Street smartness – the ability to identify the most important and consequential component of a problem and where there is value on important issues.Related to the above, the right candidate will have a strong intuition and appreciation of what it takes to practically implement an opportunity given a set of organizational constraints.Demonstrated ability to structure and lead projects with cross-functional teams, leveraging cross-functional expertise while exercising influence without formal power.Ability to communicate to Execs with presence, passion and credibility.

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Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.