Sr/Director Corporate Strategy

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: An important role in shaping the future of Fresenius Medical Care, the Director of Corporate Strategy will work closely with the executive team and business leaders to develop the strategy for the organization. Articulates strategy to enable company growth in the core and adjacent markets. Plans, manages, and controls the activities of a team of managers and analysts that provide business intelligence and strategic planning support for business segments or the company at large. Leads initiatives to analyze complex business problems and issues using data from internal and external sources. Develops senior relationships across the company and partners with business leaders and functions to develop best in class strategies and analysis of business-critical issues. Part of a dynamic, high performing team with both opportunities to develop others and further develop this leader’s own career. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Utilizes broad expertise and strong understanding of strategy discipline, excellent problem solving skills, and the ability to lead a highly matrixed organization to develop Fresenius Medical Care strategy in partnership with the executive team. Articulates strategy in clear and concise manner. • Develops strategic and business plans for various service lines and facilitates integration of these plans into the strategic planning process. • Brings expertise or identifies subject matter experts in support of multi-functional efforts to identify, interpret, and produce recommendations and plans based on company and external data analysis. Develops and presents business plans to Senior Executives. • Advises business leaders by providing data-based strategic direction to identify and address business issues and opportunities. • Identifies, analyzes, and prioritizes actionable growth opportunities or new services supporting existing businesses. • Leads cross functional teams in problem solving of complex issues; drives implementation of high-impact projects. • Develops a long-term strategic planning process that reflects disruptive trend analysis, business scenario development, and facilitation of executive strategy off-sites. • Empowers the field to develop and implement market-level strategies through developing frameworks, processes, and tools - and driving their adaption in the field. • Facilitates the process for prioritization and selection of new opportunities for investment. • Works to increase the level of strategy skills across the organization by advising leaders and sharing appropriate best practices, tools, and frameworks. • Prepares and assists with facilitating strategy off-sites as a part of long-term strategic planning. • This position requires approximately 20% travel. SUPERVISION: Manages subordinate/departmental managers and/or predominately exempt staff EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS: Bachelor's Degree; Advanced Degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: • 10+ years' related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • 5+ years' experience as a Manager; or 5+ years' experience in a senior managerial role. • MBA preferred • Healthcare industry experience strongly preferred. • Experience in Management Consulting strongly preferred • Track record of success in identifying opportunities that have quantifiable and measurable success in business value creation within a mature market • Ability connect the dots - especially when the connections are not obvious - to identify and recognize growth opportunities that are beyond the surface • Ability to frame an ambiguous problem/opportunity and identify active ingredients - critical pieces that are most consequential for an opportunity • Strong business acumen and business intuition; ability to quickly ascertain where there is value on important issues • Demonstrated ability to structure and lead projects with cross-functional teams, leveraging cross-functional expertise while exercising influence without formal power • Ability to communicate to Execs with presence, passion and credibility. • Demonstrated ability to practically execute strategy - ability to translate ideas through development process to execution. • Related to the above, the right candidate will have a strong intuition and appreciation of what it takes to practically implement an opportunity given a set of organizational constraints If your location allows for pay/benefit transparency, please click the link below to request further information on this position. Pay Transparency Request Form (smartsheet.com) Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance.” Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors