Strategy Director

Ascension

Director of Strategy managing corporate healthcare strategy and growth initiatives at Ascension. Collaborating with market and system teams while overseeing enterprise planning and transformation efforts.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $140,859 - $196,350 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate strategy development and execution within the healthcare sector, with a strong focus on market entry assessments, revenue transformation, and business growth initiatives. Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and communicate strategic recommendations effectively to senior leadership.

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Corporate Strategy ExperienceHealthcare ConsultingLeadership/Management ExperienceMarket Growth EvaluationStrategic Growth Initiative Execution

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Hard Skills

Market Entry AssessmentCapital Project EvaluationGrowth Strategy DesignRevenue Diversification AssessmentVolume & Growth ForecastingPerformance ManagementBusiness TransformationStrategic Planning

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityEffective CommunicationSelf-Starter Attitude

Industry Keywords

HealthcareCorporate StrategyCross-Functional TeamsCompetitive Environment Dynamics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Director will act as a thought partner with market and system teams supporting: market entry assessments, enterprise capital planning, business transformation, and enterprise growth.
Contribute to advancing the Corporate Strategy team’s goals to deliver on Ascension’s growth imperatives, vision, and mission.
Build frameworks and methodologies by which the Corporate Strategy Team will pursue market entry, access, and business transformation / revenue diversification opportunities.
Support National and Ministry Market leaders in strategic growth opportunity evaluation, including but not limited to: capital project evaluation, growth strategy design, new market evaluation, and revenue transformation/diversification assessments.
Be a thought partner for Ministry Market Strategy Teams in the development of strategic growth goals, volume & growth forecasting, and market growth opportunities.
Oversee execution and performance management of strategic growth initiatives.
Support management of progress-to-plan and monthly Ministry Market business performance.
Continually review, understand, and incorporate industry and competitive environment dynamics into strategy design and deployment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.
Prior corporate strategy experience within the healthcare space.
5 years of experience required; 10 years preferred with 3 or more years in leadership.
Healthcare consulting, finance, and/or healthcare corporate strategy experience.
Ability to work in cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
Self-starter with a "get it done" attitude.
Ability to communicate concise, compelling recommendations (written & verbal) to executive and senior leadership
Experience developing and executing enterprise and market-based strategy in a large, complex healthcare organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more