Director, Clinical Innovation: Intake & Strategy

Sources & Needs Discovery

Proactively engages with clinical chairs, nursing leadership, and operations VPs to identify systemic pain points. Serves as lead for VC strategic partnership operations. Establishes presence in the healthcare ecosystem to help source potential solutions and bring market insights into the organization.

Strategic Diligence

Conducts deep-dive evaluations of potential solutions, including the company’s founders and durability, including clinical validity, technical feasibility, and financial ROI and feasibility.

Business Case Development

Builds the "pitch" for the Executive Leadership Team, ensuring every project aligns with Mount Sinai’s strategic pillars.

Financial Impact & ROI Analysis

Creates the full business case analysis for a potential solution, including clinical impact and financial projections.

Clinical Value Proposition

Defines specific clinical outcomes improvements (e.g., 15% reduction in 30-day readmissions). Evaluates the "Quadruple Aim" impact: patient experience, population health, cost reduction, and provider well-being. Assesses the "Cost of Inaction"—the clinical or competitive risk of maintaining the status quo.

Operational Feasibility & Resource Mapping

Identifies the "Minimum Viable Infrastructure" required (IT integration, FTEs, or physical space). Maps the impact on existing clinical workflows to ensure the solution doesn't create new bottlenecks elsewhere.

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Evaluates regulatory and compliance hurdles (HIPAA, FDA approvals, or Joint Commission standards). Performs a "pre-mortem" on potential failure points, such as low clinician adoption or technical interoperability gaps.

Scalability & Strategic Alignment

Analyzes how the solution scales from a single pilot site to the entire Mount Sinai Health System. Ensures explicit alignment with Mount Sinai’s 3-5 year strategic goals (e.g., digital transformation or health equity).

Stakeholder Alignment

Manages the transition from "idea" to "approved project," securing buy-in from IT, Legal, and Finance early in the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum Related Experience: 5 years of experience in health care finance or administration; experience in strategic planning and execution, formulating policy, building and developing financial plans, managing resources and leading successful teams.
• Experience: Experience in venture capital, healthcare consulting, and/or corporate development within a health system preferred.
• Skills: Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills; analytical and problem-solving skills; managerial skills including budgeting and finance.

About the Role

This leader acts as the "front door" for innovation. They are responsible for identifying high-value clinical and operational friction points and vetting solutions—whether built internally or sourced externally—to ensure they are worth the system's investment. They can say “no” to 90% of ideas so the best 10% can thrive. This leader is a cynical optimist and believes technology can fix healthcare but needs to see the data first.

Employer Description

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally.

News

Strength through Unity and Inclusion. The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $117,000 - $208,000 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.