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Dir, Strategic Planning

Corewell Health
United States, Michigan, Grand Rapids
Jan 21, 2026

Job Summary

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.
Essential Functions
  • 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 system's strategic position.
  • Relationship Development - Build and nurture strong, trusted relationships that advance both the organization and department's position. This requires collaborating closely with internal stakeholders - such as finance, analytics, marketing, operations, and clinical leaders - 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" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
    • Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
    • Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
    • Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
    • Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
    • Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
    • Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
    • Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
    • Sitting: Frequently
    • Standing: Occasionally
    • Walking: Occasionally
    • Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
    • Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
    • Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
    • Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
    • Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
    • Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
    • Handling: Occasionally
    • Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
    • Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
    • Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
    How Corewell Health cares for you
    • Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

    • On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

    • Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

    • Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

    • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

    • Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

    Primary Location

    SITE - Corewell Health Place - 100 Corewell Drive NW - Grand Rapids

    Department Name

    Strategy and Planning - Corporate

    Employment Type

    Full time

    Shift

    Day (United States of America)

    Weekly Scheduled Hours

    40

    Hours of Work

    9a to 5p

    Days Worked

    Monday through Friday

    Weekend Frequency

    N/A

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    Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

    Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

    An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

    You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

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