Executive Director, Strategy
Location
Illinois
Posted
33 days ago
Salary
$252K - $378K / year
Postgraduate Degree7 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Own and drive strategic initiatives from diagnosis through execution, including M&A, portfolio optimization, digital transformation, and go-to-market redesign
• Develop and maintain a multi-year strategic roadmap aligned with corporate priorities and innovation goals
• Partner with business unit leaders to identify growth opportunities and operational improvements
• Lead internal strategy consulting projects with a small, high-performing team
• Define problem statements, structure analyses, and synthesize insights into actionable recommendations
• Build execution roadmaps and oversee implementation in partnership with cross-functional teams
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to C-suite and functional leaders
• Facilitate workshops, steering committees, and alignment forums to drive consensus and momentum
• Communicate strategy clearly across levels—from boardroom to frontline
• Work across R&D, Commercial, Finance, Operations, and Regulatory to ensure strategic alignment and execution
• Influence without authority, leveraging relationships and credibility to drive change
• Mentor junior strategists and high-potential talent across the organization
• Foster a culture of analytical rigor, curiosity, and strategic thinking
Job Requirements
- MBA or advanced degree from a top institution
- 7-10 years of experience, with 5+ years at a top-tier strategy consulting firm preferred
- Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional strategy projects
- Experience in MedTech, healthcare, or life sciences preferred
- Strong financial acumen and comfort with modeling, valuation, and scenario planning
- Exceptional communication, influence, and executive presence
- Strong quantitative skills (Engineering, Economics, Finance preferred)
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- paid time off
- a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
- life
- disability
- accident insurance
- tuition reimbursement
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