Director Strategic Planning

Job Summary This role will be a member of, and serve as primary strategic advisor to, th e Corewell Health West Leadership Team (WLT) , in Grand Rapids, MI. The director will apply rigorous, data-informed analysis to develop sub-regional, market and service level strategies u2013 providing strategic direction, portfolio context and recommendations that inform opportunity assessment, investment planning and implementation. The development of strong, trusted relationships within the Strategy and Business Development Department, the West Leadership Team and across the system is crucial to success. This role requires strong executive presence and excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to guide goal-setting , frame strategic choices and align leaders and teams around the shared priorities. The ideal candidate is hard-working, humble, highly collaborative, and curious, and energized to be a part of a high-performing team driving meaningful, system-wide transformation. Key Functions + Regional Strategy Development & Mgmt : Lead the development and management of strategic goals and the overall strategic portfolio specifically for the Corewell Health Region. This includes tailoring growth, consolidation and optimization opportunities to the regional context, guiding strategic goal setting and alignment, and clearly communicating the strategic intent to regional stakeholders. In this capacity, the Director will ensure that the West regionu2019s strategic initiatives are aligned with system-wide priorities while also addressing unique local needs, ultimately strengthening both the region and the systemu2019s strategic position. + Sub-Regional Strategy Development: The Director w ill focus on delivering detailed sub-regional strategic recommendations, tailored to the West regionu2019s specific markets, hospitals and service lines . This includes guiding develop ment at each of these levels and ensuring alignment with the system and regionu2019s goals while addressing local priorities. Success in this role requires strong regional development and network with leaders across the West region, fostering collaboration and ensuring all stakeholders are engaged and aligned. + System -Level Strategic Contributions: In addition to regional responsibilities, the director will be expected to contribute the West regionu2019s perspective to system-level strategic planning. This including collaborating with other leaders in the Strategy and Business Development department to develop and refine materials required for the annual strategic planning process, and ensure that the West Regionu2019s leaders remain well -informed and proactively engaged in system-level planning processes, fostering seamless alignment and collaboration across the organization + Plan For & Model Competitive Movements - In partnership with Market Development & Insights leaders, co-lead the development and application of routine and robust competitor assessments, scenario modeling and response planning to inform strategic choices and ensure regional readiness for market, regulatory and competitive shifts. + Shape Capabilities for Precision & Growth - Partner with Market Development, Business Development and Insights teams to shape analytic tools that enable faster, more precise, data-informed recommendations and decisions. Proactively partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to shape and advance Corewell Health's strategic portfolio both system-wide and within specific operating units. Transform market, financial and operational insights into actionable recommendations, guiding decisions on where to grow, optimize or transform services. Build strong, trusted relationships across internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment and consistency across the organization.Responsibilities include not only developing strategic recommendations and business plans but also conducting deep data analyses to support well-informed strategic choices. Ultimately, this role will serve as a key leader on the Strategy and Business Development team, ensuring that all part of the organization are working cohesively toward well-defined and clearly communicated strategic objectives. Additional Responsibilities & Expectations + Strategic Advisor: Serve as strategic advisor to system leadership, leading or supporting the development and management of the system and market level strategic goals, and overall strategic portfolio. This includes shaping and stewarding the portfolio by identifying, analyzing, prioritizing, sequencing and balancing growth, consolidation and optimization opportunities; guiding goal setting and strategic choice discussions; and orchestrating alignment across stakeholders to sustain momentum from strategy to execution, strengthening the systemu2019s strategic position. + Relationship Development u2013 Build and nurture strong, trusted relationships that advance both the organization and departmentu2019s position. This requires collaborating closely with internal stakeholders u2013 such as finance, analytics, marketing, operations, and clinical leaders u2013 and key external partners. + Data-Driven Analysis & Strategic Foresight: Leverage robust data on program performance, market trends, and the broader healthcare landscape to inform strategic decision-making. This role involves conducting both quantitative and qualitative assessments to understand our positioning and anticipate shifts in the market, enabling Corewell Health to stay ahead of competitive and industry changes and continue to deliver innovative services that benefit our communities and enhance our strategic offerings. + Insight Driven Recommendation Development: Leverage market, financial and operational insights to develop actionable strategic recommendations at varying levels across Corewell. Partner with organizational subject-matter experts to translate insights into clear recommendations on where to grow, optimize or transform. This may include strategy development, business plan development and deep data analyses with tailored recommendations. + Leadership & Development - Lead and develop a high-performing team and department; build capability, independence, and executive presence. Maintain cutting-edge knowledge and share expertise to strengthen team capability, efficiency and decision quality. + Departmental Alignment - Model and drive strong collaboration and cross-functional learning within the Strategy & Business Development department. Qualifications + Required Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, statistics, mathematics or related field (or equivalent education and experience) + Preferred Master's Degree in business, healthcare administration or related field + 10 years of relevant experience Progressive experience in strategic planning and insights, market research, business analytics, strategic forecasting, or a related field. Required + 5 years of relevant experience in a leadership role with a demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage budgets. Required + Healthcare industry exposure Preferred Physical Demands + Pallet to Waist (6

Created: 2026-01-26