Senior Director, BSD Strategy and Analytics

Department

BSD ADM - Strategic Initiatives

About the Department

The University of Chicago biomedical enterprise houses three entities: the Biological Sciences Division (BSD), the University of Chicago Medicine (UCM), and the Pritzker School of Medicine. Collectively called UCM, we are one of the nation's leading academic medical institutions and have been at the forefront of discovery, education, and clinical care since 1927. Located 20 minutes south of downtown Chicago, our Hyde Park main campus provides a single environment for learning, world-renowned basic science and clinical research, and outstanding clinical care.

The BSD is the largest academic unit within the University. The BSD is comprised of faculty from ten basic science departments, 13 clinical departments, and several Centers and Institutes. The approximately 1,300 faculty and 3,000 staff members working in the BSD collaborate across the organization to achieve our Mission, Vision, and Values (MVV):

MISSION: As part of the University of Chicago, we pursue globally impactful solutions to seemingly unsolvable challenges. Through our rigorous research, innovative education, and comprehensive care and healing, we collaborate on life-changing advancements that create meaningful results for our community and the world, including a greater, more equitable future for all.

VISION: Together, we elevate the human experience with knowledge and health care.

VALUES:
• Commit to Excellence: We contribute our exceptional talents to all we do and empower the same spirit of excellence in others.
• Embrace Curiosity: We stay open to new ideas, champion diverse perspectives, and drive a culture of thoughtful risk-taking to deliver transformative innovation.
• Embody Equity: We identify systemic issues and then foster change to drive a more equitable environment inclusive of diverse people, ideas, and fields of science.
• Grow Together: We meaningfully collaborate with one another to create something bigger than we could ever achieve alone.
• Make a Difference: We lead with heart and compassion in all our interactions. We create positive change in our areas of influence, whether expanding scientific inquiry, developing the next generation of leaders, or healing our community.
• Take Ownership: We accomplish what we say we will and hold ourselves and one another accountable for our actions.

The MVV serves as our True North, charting our strategic plan for the next ten years and beyond. It is an exciting time to be a part of the University of Chicago and the BSD. Our team is helping to shape the future for our learners, staff, faculty, patients, and community.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Dean and Executive Director for Strategy and Analytics, the Senior Director leads complex operational and strategic analytical projects and serves as a senior analytics leader within the Biological Sciences Division (BSD). This role combines deep academic medical center financial and operational knowledge plus advanced data analytics skills and experience to design and deliver actionable insights that drive data-informed decision-making across the BSD. This transformative role will not only help define and lead the delivery of near-term solutions but will play a key role in planning and executing the long-term vision for BSD strategy and analytics.

Supervising a team of managers/analysts across several disciplines and partnering with colleagues across the medical center, the Senior Director leads and supports the creation of robust data reporting systems and capabilities for strategic planning, resource allocation, and budget/financial analysis. The Senior Director plays a guiding role in the creation and maintenance of the BSD 10-year financial plan and all aspects of the development and deployment of the A360 data warehouse query application and related Tableau reporting.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of managers and analysts, creating a culture of curiosity, continuous improvement and learning, and business impact.

• Foster cross-pollination of technical skills and business knowledge to enhance data extraction, analysis, and reporting.

• Build strong collaborative relationships across UChicago Medicine, academic and administrative units, and leadership to maximize insight sharing and alignment with Elevate 2035 and other organizational priorities.

Financial Analytics, Reporting & Strategic Insight:

• Design, develop, maintain, and improve increasingly sophisticated financial and operational models, analytic reports, dashboards, and data visualizations that monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across multiple domains (HR/OAA, strategic planning, people metric