Senior Associate, Strategy & Operations

Summary

Join Synapticure as a Senior Associate, Strategy & Operations, and play a pivotal role in driving growth and operational excellence. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic initiatives, optimize business processes, and support decision-making. This role requires a proactive problem solver with experience in healthcare innovation, analytics, and startups. You will lead cross-functional projects, analyze data to generate actionable insights, and contribute to strategic planning. The position is fully remote with occasional travel. Synapticure is a patient and caregiver-founded company dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals living with neurodegenerative diseases.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in a healthcare startup, consulting firm, or payer/provider organization, with involvement in cross-functional, strategic initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to engage diverse stakeholders effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in data analysis tools, including advanced spreadsheet-based analysis and moderate proficiency with business intelligence tools (e.g., Looker, Superset, Tableau) or healthcare-specific platforms (e.g., EHR-specific reporting tools, population health management platforms)
• Proficiency with project management software, tools, and methodologies, including developing presentations, workflow diagrams, Gantt charts, and risk registers
• Enthusiasm for new care models, with the ability to inspire and motivate others
• Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to solve problems across various domains
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to anticipate and mitigate risks

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize workflows to enhance efficiency across teams
• Monitor key operational metrics and create dashboards for real-time tracking
• Identify challenges and recommend solutions to achieve business goals
• Analyze data to generate actionable insights
• Develop financial and operational models and performance reports to support strategic initiatives
• Present findings in a clear, actionable format, using data storytelling
• Lead cross-functional projects from inception to execution
• Define project scopes, set timelines, and coordinate team activities
• Communicate updates and outcomes to stakeholders
• Identify areas for organizational innovation
• Map workflows, identify technology or process gaps, and gather team feedback on potential solutions
• Collaborate with leadership to define business goals and growth strategies
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis
• Evaluate potential partnerships, product opportunities, and expansion initiatives

Benefits

Fully remote, with occasional travel to company headquarters in Chicago, IL, or other locations as required