Business Development Director – Strategy

Wolters Kluwer

Director of Strategic Initiatives driving business strategies and operational performance at WK Health. Leading cross-functional collaboration and analyzing market opportunities for growth.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $151,700 - $270,950 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure the execution of all strategic initiatives, leading to successful achievement of business operating and revenue goals
Partner with Product Management, Editorial, Marketing, and Product Marketing to operationalize segment initiatives and ensure product strategy, messaging, and product marketing aligns with CDSP segment strategy
Manage ongoing dashboard of strategic initiatives and key performance indicators (KPIs)
Manage and facilitate team operating mechanisms in partnership with segment leadership, Sales Operations and Customer Success
Assist segment leadership, in partnership with Sales Operations, to optimize sales effectiveness
Assist segment leadership, in partnership with Product, to manage market-facing innovation engagements and early adopter programs
Assist segment leadership, in partnership with Editorial, to manage content development and innovation engagements
Analyze financial data as well as customer purchasing data to structure key business issues related to segment planning and identification of new growth opportunities
Recommend and optimize appropriate level of functional treatment for various initiatives based on sales growth targets and financial / investment parameters for WK Health
Lead consulting engagements for Segment leadership, to include growth strategy recommendations, adjacent market entry opportunities, portfolio analysis, and general strategy development / planning
Manage and develop segmentation strategies for the business to enable initiatives such as segment growth, sales acceleration programs, portfolio management, new product development etc
Behave in ways that demonstrate corporate core values and culture; developing professional and positive relationships with customers and colleagues; and maintaining a reputation of competence, integrity and professionalism

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BA Degree or equivalent relevant experience; MBA preferred
8+ years of experience leading, supporting and advancing business strategy, business operations, and / or program management
6+ years of senior level experience in consulting and strategy at a top firm or major corporation, preferably with experience in a professional services or software company
Strong oral and written communication skills with an ability to deliver a compelling case for strategic cross-organization and Go To Market programs
Proven complex financial analysis background and experience with data analysis, financial modeling and new product business case development
Consulting mentality—extracting insights from very complex and/or limited information to make a recommendation to stakeholders
Demonstrated experience understanding internal customer and stakeholder needs, and business trends, and successfully translating into business and program plans
Demonstrated ability to effectively engage, communicate with, and partner with executives
Strong analytical mindset, relationship development skills, and an ability to collaborate across business functions including segment, sales, finance, product, marketing, customer success and legal, among other operating teams that support commercial execution and success
Intuitive ability for identifying and resolving process / operational, and market gaps
Comfort with ambiguity and pivoting priorities
Program and project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects at one time
Personal and consultative approach
Very strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Expertise in Microsoft product suite and SalesForce preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
401(k)
FSA/HSA
Commuter Benefits
Tuition Assistance Plan
Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

Financial ModelingData AnalysisBusiness Case DevelopmentSegmentation StrategiesGrowth Strategy Recommendations

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsRelationship Development SkillsAnalytical MindsetConsultative ApproachOrganizational Skills

Certifications

BS/BA DegreeMBA Preferred