Associate Professor of Care Convergence: Applied Research and Entrepreneurship (C.C.A.R.E.)
QUALIFICATIONS: Education
- A Master's degree or higher in Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field is required.
- Advanced training or experience in medical-dental integration, healthcare innovation, or technology adoption is required.
- 15+ years of executive experience, preferably at a Fortune 20 company, with proven leadership in medical-dental integration, healthcare technology, or healthcare innovation.
- Demonstrated success in building and scaling tech-enabled solutions across health disciplines, including leadership of cross-functional teams and academic research.
- Track record of thought leadership in medical dental integration, entrepreneurship and exponential technologies
- Experience in developing and managing high-profile partnerships with industry leaders, universities, or healthcare organizations.
- Expertise in healthcare data interoperability, strategic planning, and the implementation of data-driven performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Strong background in entrepreneurship, with experience advising or investing in healthcare startups, and mentoring students or professionals in innovation and leadership.
- Experience in creating and leading training programs focused on AI, technology adoption, and healthcare transformation.
- Firsthand experience as operator - entrepreneur as well as leading and building teams in large organizations
- Extensive meaningful network of strategic players in healthcare delivery, payments and life sciences
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to lead and mentor cross-disciplinary teams.
- Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills with a focus on technology adoption, impact entrepreneurship, and systemic health innovation.
- Ability to translate complex healthcare concepts into actionable teaching materials and practical frameworks for students and professionals.
- Extensive knowledge of emerging trends in healthcare delivery, medical-dental integration, and data-driven decision-making models.
- Experience in publishing research and thought leadership in areas such as healthcare innovation, systemic health, and tech-enabled care convergence.
- Proven track record of hands-on leadership and self-starter mindset
- Poised and professional in representation of HPU WSDM/Health
- Receptive to feedback, performance improvement, and continuous coaching Knowledge of HPU WSDM'S core values and mission
- Strong ability to articulate operational and analytical data
- Track record of building
- Design and deliver courses that highlight interprofessional collaboration, business fundamentals, technology adoption, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
- Incorporate key topics such as technology literacy, integrated care models, and managing ambiguity in the existing curriculum as relevant.
- Conduct research and publish insights on care convergence models, contributing to the future Care Convergence Center at WSDM.
- Establish WSDM as a leader in integrated care delivery through industry-leading publications and partnerships with the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
- Develop and implement patient, and care team journeys for the dental clinics operated by WSDM, focusing on operational efficiency, patient-centered care, and clinical excellence.
- Establish KPIs and agile feedback mechanisms for continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.
- Collaborate with the Dean, faculty, and staff to:
- Develop applied care convergence models and advance the school's strategy in medical-dental integration.
- Establish a technology transfer office (Care Convergence Center) as part of WSDM's intellectual property (IP) strategy.
- Set up a dental clinical research organization designed to validate innovative solutions advancing care convergence
- Mentor students and faculty in the areas of leadership, entrepreneurship, and applied clinical practices, fostering an environment of innovation and impact.
- Dean, Workman School of Dental Medicine, with input from the leadership team
- Evaluation: Ongoing performance reviews is conducted along with an annual assessment by the Dean and includes input from the faculty and students.
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