Community Health Systems

Job Summary

The Senior Director, Strategy & Development leads initiatives to assess, grow, and optimize performance in utility or non-core markets. This role serves as a strategic partner to corporate and market leaders, evaluating new opportunities, partnerships, and investments that align with the organization’s broader growth strategy. The Senior Director brings a flexible, analytical approach to a range of evolving priorities across geographic and business lines.

Essential Functions

• Develops and implements growth strategies for utility or emerging markets aligned to enterprise priorities.
• Evaluates market trends, demographic shifts, and performance indicators to identify strategic opportunities.
• Leads due diligence and business case development for expansion efforts, joint ventures, or new market entry.
• Coordinates across departments to ensure strategic initiatives are resourced and executed effectively.
• Builds relationships with local and regional leaders to understand market dynamics and align strategies.
• Monitors and reports on initiative performance, adjusting plans as needed to ensure objectives are met.
• Supports long-term planning efforts, including scenario modeling and risk analysis.
• Prepares executive-level briefings and board-ready materials on market strategy and performance.
• Facilitates alignment between corporate strategic goals and market-level operational execution.
• Advises on regulatory, financial, or competitive factors influencing utility market strategy.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Health Administration, or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in corporate strategy, business development, or healthcare operations.
• Experience working in or supporting diverse geographic markets or complex business portfolios preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and prioritize across multiple work streams.
• Knowledge of healthcare trends, payer models, and market dynamics.