Christopher Piel
Senior Advisor, Clinical Business Development @Cleveland Clinic
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Advisor, Clinical Business Development @Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH, US
Lead complex, cross-functional teams to implement Chief Research and Academic Office enterprise initiatives including structuring/managing projects, ensuring adequate business cases, overseeing analytics processes, and forging consensus among key stakeholders.• Serve as operational lead to implement strategy and partnerships across Cleveland Clinic Research, Innovations, and Education, including, but not limited to, advancing the Cleveland Innovation District, the Global Center for Pathogen & Human Health Research, the Discovery Acceleratory, and related initiatives that will emerge.• Advance Cleveland Clinic’s growth and development priorities through open innovation models which leverage external ideas, technology and knowledge leading to mutually beneficial co-development partnerships.• Build and advance Cleveland Clinic’s role in the Cleveland Innovation District, by coordinating efforts across programming, construction, support services, community involvement and workforce development/talent recruitment.
EDUCATION
Cleveland State University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor's degree, Biomedical/Medical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT CHRISTOPHER PIEL
Respected and creative leader with over 25 years of leadership experience, adept at building teams focused on execution, efficiency, and quality. Proficiently combines an extensive direct patient care background with robust business and analytic skills, enabling empathetic leadership of cross-functional administrative and clinical teams. Demonstrates strategic prowess in developing and executing plans across a diverse network of healthcare facilities. Achieved significant financial growth, improved patient encounters, and led initiatives to enhance distance health capabilities both pre- and post-pandemic. Proven track record in driving operational excellence, securing multimillion-dollar gifts through effective partnerships, and negotiating vendor contracts resulting in substantial organizational savings. A forward-thinking leader who cultivated team engagement, integrity, and transparency to drive continuous improvement and innovation within healthcare environments. Core competencies include: Team and relationship building Leader development Business process innovation Change management Persuasion and influence skills Emotional Intelligence Healthcare strategy development Business plan creation and implementation
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