via Phenompeople
$193K - 328K a year
Support enterprise growth and service line strategy development, execution, and performance management within a large healthcare organization.
Requires extensive experience in strategy, healthcare or similar complex organizations, with leadership skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Details Department: Strategic Planning Schedule: Full time, Days Location: Remote Salary: $193,037.04- $328,162.96 per year- Eligible for an annual bonus incentive Benefits 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 Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process. Responsibilities Ascension is HIRING a Senior Director - Strategy. This position will report directly to the Vice President of Strategy and work alongside executive leaders inside and outside of the System Strategy Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with significant strategy experience! This is a FULLY REMOTE position. Responsibilities: Contribute to delivering the Corporate Strategy team's growth priorities across the enterprise and within Ministry Markets. This role is focused on maturing the organization’s service line and business line strategy. The Senior Director will act as a thought partner with market and system teams supporting: service line development, enterprise capital planning, acute and ambulatory network development, and enterprise growth. Contribute to advancing the Corporate Strategy team’s goals to deliver on Ascension’s growth imperatives, vision, and mission. Build approaches supporting end-to-end service line and business line growth. Support National and Ministry Market leaders in strategic service line growth opportunity evaluation, including but not limited to: service line development, new business segment evaluations, continuum of care growth, and various opportunity 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 insight into clinical service advancement opportunities, design, and deployment. Requirements Education: 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. Additional Preferences Experience working with clinical, operations, and finance to implement strategic initiatives Exceptionally detail-oriented and highly-organized structured thinker who can manage multiple priorities simultaneously Exceptional critical thinking skills Ability to communicate recommendations effectively (written & verbal) to executive and senior leadership in a concise, compelling manner Experience developing and executing enterprise and market based strategy in a large complex healthcare organization Ability to create structure from ambiguous information and set forth an efficient approach to solve problems or answer questions Ability to multiple tasks at once, prioritize work, and deliver exceptional work product Ability to work in cross-functional teams and influence those who do not directly report to you Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter (‘get it done’ attitude) Desire to be in a fast-paced role with a mindset of continuous improvement Healthcare consulting and health system corporate strategy experience preferred Why Join Our Team Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. 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This job posting was last updated on 2/8/2026