Director, Strategic Planning & Business Development

GENERAL SUMMARY The Director, Strategic Planning & Business Development provides leadership for the development, advancement, and implementation of enterprise strategic priorities and growth initiatives. The Director leads strategic analysis and develops recommendations based on market intelligence, organizational performance, financial considerations, and other relevant data, translating insights into actionable strategies and implementation plans.

The Director provides project leadership for complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives, including growth, access, sites and services, and other enterprise priorities. Working closely with operational, clinical, physician, and administrative leaders, the Director helps move strategic initiatives from opportunity identification and business case development through implementation, performance monitoring, and transition to operational ownership.

The Director also oversees the provider relations and community outreach functions to ensure enterprise strategic priorities are translated into focused provider and community engagement efforts, aligning outreach and relationship-building activities with service line access and market development priorities. Reports to department leadership.

AND RESPONSIBILITIES Leads the development and advancement of enterprise strategic priorities, business development opportunities, service line strategies, and growth initiatives. Uses market, demographic, financial, utilization, and organizational data to identify opportunities and develop actionable strategic recommendations and business cases. Develops business cases and strategic recommendations for new programs, services, sites, partnerships, investments, and other growth opportunities.

Translates approved strategies into actionable implementation plans with clear objectives, milestones, accountabilities, resource needs, risks, and measures of success. Leads cross-functional strategic initiatives from planning through implementation, performance monitoring, and transition to operational ownership. Provides strategic leadership for growth and access initiatives, including capacity, sites and services, service line growth, and market expansion.

Partners closely with operational, clinical, and physician leaders to ensure strategies are practical, sustainable, and aligned with operational realities. Synthesizes complex data and operational considerations into clear recommendations for senior leadership and other decision-making bodies. Builds and develops a high-performing team, providing coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities that strengthen capabilities and support individual growth.

Leads, manages, coaches, and trains a team or department, provides guidance, support, and mentors to ensure optimal performance and productivity. Oversees the recruitment, hiring, team/department orientation, performance appraisals and disciplinary actions including up-to-termination processes for a team or department. Performs all other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS Required Licenses and/or Certifications None required. Preferred Licenses and/or Certifications None preferred. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Required Education and Experience Master’s degree in business administration, healthcare administration, finance, or a related field required. 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in strategic planning, business development, healthcare planning, consulting, strategy execution, or a related field, including leadership experience required.

Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives from analysis and recommendation development through implementation. Preferred Education and Experience None preferred. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated project leadership and project management skills, including the ability to establish work plans, coordinate stakeholders, manage dependencies and risks, and drive initiatives to measurable outcomes.

Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex, cross-functional initiatives, priorities, and deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data and information into actionable recommendations. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Working knowledge of healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements, including Stark Law, antitrust, and Anti-Kickback Statute requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook. Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license and be able to meet the insurance requirements of the hospital, if required by position.

WORKING CONDITIONS Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Click here to view physical requirements.

Days shift