Strategic Operations Associate - Birmingham, AL

Basic Function

Support daily operations within their respective area with a specific focus on account coverage and supporting new business opportunities within OnSite, including new account implementations.

Responsibilities

• Provides account coverage to ensure uninterrupted customer service.
• Coordinates with Field Operations Regional Managers, Supervisors, and Strategic Operations leadership for operations, planning, and administration.
• Provides Field Operations Leadership with information pertaining to performance of OnSite Specialists and Team Leads at accounts. May be responsible for assessing and reporting new hire competency.
• Supports projects and continuous improvement initiatives within the  Strategic Operations Team.
• Supports execution of Scope of Work Analysis.
• Supports the implementation of new customer accounts.
• Ensures effective surgical care to patients as related to Stryker Endoscopy equipment.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining Stryker Endoscopy equipment.
• Effectively builds and maintains relationships and trust in both new and existing accounts.
• Interacts with surgeons, patients, OR personnel, Central Processing, Sales Reps, O.R. Management, Implementation Project Manager(s), Hospital Administration, and other Stryker employees and partners.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures put forth in the sales code of conduct and Stryker Endoscopy Employee Handbook.
• Communicates injuries, reportable occurrences, and performance related feedback.

Physical requirements

• Medium work: Exerting up to 60 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must have near visual acuity (corrected) color vision, mobility, bending, standing, stooping, and finger dexterity.        
• Must be able to effectively use computer programs ( e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point ).
• Must be able to communicate telephonically.
• Must be able to use common office equipment (e.g. calculator, PC, fax machine, etc.).

Mental requirements

• Effectively and efficiently work in high stress and conflict situations.
• Ability to simultaneously address multiple complex problems.
• Work as an integral part of a team.
• Ability to interact appropriately with a variety of individuals including customers and internal partners.
• Must be able to analyze and resolve non-routine product issues using independent judgment. 

Skills/Experience required

• OnSite Operations background preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Stryker Endoscopy products and programs.
• Excellent Leadership, Organization, and Analytical skills.      
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates professional work ethic and attitude at all times.
• Respects patient confidentiality.  
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license and appropriate insurance to travel by car as required.
• Up to 80% overnight travel required.

Education/training required     

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) in a related field preferred.

$64,400 - $94,400 USD Annual