Strategy and Business Analyst

Job Description

THE ORGANIZATION

Texas Medical Center’s (TMC) mission is to serve the health, education and research needs of Texas and the world.

TMC’s portfolio of business, includes real estate, parking, hospitality, and leasing. Each of these is a core component of work and sustains our business. TMC also builds programmatic partnerships and relationships across TMC, its member institutions, industry, as well as City, State and Federal.

TMC owns and operates three main districts: TMC Medical Campus, Helix Park, and TMC Innovation Factory.

TMC’s Medical Campus —the largest medical complex in the world—is at the forefront of advancing life sciences. Home to the brightest minds in medicine, TMC nurtures cross-institutional collaboration, creativity, and innovation because together, we can push the limits of what’s possible. TMC is comprised of renowned hospital systems and preeminent research and academic institutions. As a landowner and developer, we are responsible for the infrastructure and operations that support this large and growing medical center.

Helix Park is a world-class, life science complex that unites some of the best minds in medicine, science, academia, and commerce to rapidly drive new research breakthroughs. The 37-acre development includes shared and proprietary research centers, multi-disciplinary laboratories, retail, and several parks designed in a double-helix. Future plans include a hotel, residential, and a conference center.

The TMC Innovation Factory empowers entrepreneurs from across the world to push the limits of discovery and bring their solutions to life faster with the support of TMCi accelerators and programming, industry partners, and the greater TMC ecosystem. The Innovation Factory is a place for healthcare and life science startups to incubate and grow their businesses.

In 2017, TMC launched the TMC Venture Fund (TMCVF). TMCVF is a $50M evergreen venture fund that invests in early-stage innovation with a Houston nexus. With over 20 portfolio companies, and multiple successful exits, TMCVF invests in early-stage companies across digital, med device, and therapeutics.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Strategy Analyst at TMC, you will support strategic initiatives across all aspects of TMC’s core businesses and partner engagement. Your work may include market research, financial analysis, strategic planning, and program management, creating and streamlining processes, and stakeholder engagement.

You will rotate across projects, working directly with members of the TMC executive team. Projects may include:

Building a life science ecosystem – industry and global partnerships, data science collaborations, research opportunities, TMC innovation accelerators and programs

Supporting TMC business lines – parking supply and demand analysis, transit system optimization, leasing pipeline and negotiation support

Supporting government relations – drafting and analysis for grants, legislation priorities, etc.

Venture Fund diligence and portfolio support

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Market Research:

Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics.

Contribute to the development of market theses and investment strategies.

Provide research support to the team on various sectors and industries.

Attend conferences, industry events, and networking functions to build a strong pipeline and network.

Program management and support across the leadership team:

Support the development and tracking of workplans for ongoing and new initiatives.

Assist in the coordination of meetings, calls, and interactions with executives and other stakeholders, including government officials.

Collaborate with team members to contribute to the overall success of the firm.

Support grant proposals and funding requests.

Support in any other ad-hoc team requests.

3. Due Diligence:

Conduct thorough due diligence on potential business and investment opportunities, including financial analysis, market research, and competitive landscapes.

Synthesize insights from subject matter experts and key opinion leaders.

4. Financial Modeling and Analysis:

Develop detailed financial models to evaluate business and investment opportunities, including pro forma analysis, and valuation assessments.

Analyze financial statements, key performance indicators, and other relevant financial data to inform business and investment decisions.

5. Documentation and Reporting:

Prepare investment memos, business cases, templates, reports, and presentations for the leadership team.

Monitor our portfolio through tracking current and future performance.

KEY SELECTION AND SUCCESS FACTORS

Work experience

1-3 years’ experience in management consulting, business development, finance, venture capital, or other similar business analytical-focused roles (experience in healthcare, innovation, or investing is a plus)

Demonstrated ability to structure difficult or ambiguous business problems and methodically produce solutions

Ability to use data modeling tools to provide a more comprehensive understanding of business and operations (financial modeling and valuation techniques)

Experience in conducting business diligence and reporting the results in clear written form, and in synthesizing and presenting findings

Ability to work in a fast-paces, dynamic environment

Enthusiasm for healthcare and life science, ecosystem building, and investments

Education / Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with a preference for STEM, Business, Finance, or Economics

Exceptional analytical and conceptual problem-solving skills

Intellectual curiosity and agility

Ability to collaborate and work effectively with people at all levels in an organization

Ability to synthesize and communicate complex ideas effectively - both verbally and in writing

Independent thinking and data-driven decision making

Experience in typical business software and modeling solutions

Willingness to give and receive specific, objective feedback

Ability to discuss reasoning, critical assessment of facts and opinions; ability to build and deliver comprehensive answers and arguments

Highly collaborative working style, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple and large workstreams

Knowledge of the venture capital and startup ecosystem is a bonus

Texas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability or Veteran status. If you require assistance or reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at or .