Director, Corporate Strategy

Humana

3d•$184,800 - $254,100•Remote

About The Position

As Director, Corporate Strategy, you will provide strategic guidance and thought leadership to senior leaders through the development of enterprise-wide strategic plans and objectives. You will lead cross-functional strategy projects related to enterprise growth priorities, support M&A processes and external partnership opportunities, and present recommendations to Humana’s senior leadership and Board. The role reports to the VP/AVP. You will own project delivery and lead teams conducting industry analysis, financial modeling, market and competitive research, and qualitative analysis. You will synthesize strategic options into clear executive-level recommendations and deliverables to support senior leadership and Board decision-making. The role partners with businesses and functional organizations in a consulting-style model to shape long-term strategy, address business challenges, and advance growth and innovation priorities. It also involves developing team members and improving the operating processes, tools, and approaches of the Corporate Strategy function. This is a remote position, with occasional travel to Humana offices for training or meetings as needed. Remote candidates may be considered, with travel as needed. Home or hybrid employees must have internet service with at least 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds and work from a dedicated space that protects member PHI/HIPAA information. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The listed annual base pay range is $184,800–$254,100, and the job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MHA, MPH, or equivalent) and 5+ years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, or a related strategy function, including experience with large-scale business or operational transformations.
Healthcare industry experience and demonstrated knowledge of healthcare business models, market dynamics, competitive trends, and/or growth opportunities.
Experience developing enterprise or business-unit strategy, including competitive analysis, strategic roadmaps, growth strategy, and investment prioritization.
Ability to structure and solve complex, ambiguous business problems using quantitative and qualitative analysis to develop actionable strategic recommendations and business cases.
Experience leading complex, consulting-style strategy engagements from problem definition and analysis through recommendations and execution.
Experience advising and influencing senior executives, including developing and presenting strategic recommendations to senior leadership, executive teams, and/or Boards.
Success leading and developing high-performing teams, managing multiple priorities, and driving cross-functional initiatives to results.
Ability to influence senior leaders, navigate complex and ambiguous business challenges, and translate strategic insights into actionable recommendations.
Ability to collaborate across the enterprise to shape strategic priorities, drive alignment, and advance the Corporate Strategy agenda.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience within a top-tier strategy consulting firm or Fortune 500 corporate strategy team.
Healthcare industry experience, preferably in the payer or provider space.
Located near New York City, Washington, DC, Louisville, Nashville, or Chicago; candidates open to relocation are also encouraged.

Responsibilities

Own project delivery from problem definition through analysis, recommendations, and execution, ensuring high-quality outcomes aligned with business objectives.
Serve as a strategic partner to businesses and functional organizations, including CenterWell, Insurance, Technology/IT, and Finance, to shape long-term strategy, address business challenges, and advance growth and innovation priorities.
Lead teams of 3–5 associates conducting market and industry analysis, competitive intelligence, benchmarking, financial and qualitative analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
Develop business cases, define strategic initiatives, establish priorities and timelines, and build stakeholder alignment to support execution.
Partner with the Corporate Development team on strategy for potential M&A and external partnership opportunities.
Manage external relationships with business partners and other stakeholders to support strategic priorities and identify collaboration opportunities.
Develop team members and improve the processes, tools, and approaches supporting the Corporate Strategy function.
Present strategic recommendations to Humana’s senior leadership and Board.