Strategic Planning Director - Corewell Health South

Job Summary

This role will be a member of, and serve as primary strategic advisor to, th e Corewell Health South Leadership Team ( LTS ) , in St. Joseph , MI. The director will apply rigorous, data-informed analysis to develop regional, market and service level strategies , and at times, system level strategic initiatives – 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 South 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.

Essential Functions This role will lead South Region strategy while shaping system direction and department capabilities .

Responsibilities

will include but are not limited to: Regional Strategy Development & Management:

• Lead development and management of the South Region strategic portfolio, including growth, consolidation, and optimization opportunities. Guide goal setting and alignment, and clearly communicate strategic intent to stakeholders.
• Ensure regional priorities align with system strategy while addressing local market needs. Sub-Regional Strategy Development:
• Drive actionable strategies at the market, hospital, and service line levels.
• Ensure alignment to regional and system priorities while addressing local dynamics.
• Build strong relationships across regional leadership to enable collaboration, alignment, and execution. Regional Role with System Integration: Operate with a primary regional focus while embedding South Region priorities into system-level strategy.
• Ensure South leaders are actively engaged in enterprise planning processes, and partner cross-region to inform and shape system direction. System-Level Strategic Leadership: At times, lead and drive system-level strategic initiatives beyond the South Region.
• Coordinate cross-functional and cross-regional efforts, develop enterprise-level strategic materials, and advance priorities requiring system-wide alignment and execution.
• Plan For & Model Competitive Movements: In partnership with Market Development and Insights, co-lead competitor assessments, scenario modeling, and response planning to inform strategic decisions and ensure readiness for market, regulatory, and competitive shifts. Shape Department Capabilities for Precision & Growth: Help lead the advancement of Strategy & Market Development capabilities, including analytic tools, planning processes, and team effectiveness. Strengthen the team’s ability to deliver faster, more precise, and data-driven strategic insights and recommendations.

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 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 Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph Department Name Strategy and Planning - Corporate Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 9:00 to 5:00 Days Worked Monday-Friday Weekend Frequency N/A CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only. 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.