Director, Strategy

GE HealthCare•Chicago, IL

1d•$186,560 - $279,840•Onsite

About The Position

The Director - Strategy is the analytical engine behind the Strategy function, supporting high-impact initiatives across the enterprise. This role is ideal for a former consultant from a top-tier firm who thrives on solving complex problems, synthesizing data, and building compelling strategic narratives. The role is highly hands-on, with significant exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Ideal candidate will need to demonstrate independent project management and problem solving skills, as well as leadership management experience so they can own large, high-impact projects end to end.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
5+ years of experience in strategy consulting or corporate strategy.
Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools.
Proficiency with Gen-AI tools and Stats packages.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail and intellectual rigor.
Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
Experience in MedTech, healthcare, or life sciences not required but a plus.

Nice To Haves

Relentlessly curious and data-driven.
Comfortable working independently and taking ownership.
Strong communicator with a knack for simplifying complexity.
Collaborative and humble, yet confident in presenting ideas.
Energized by solving hard problems and making an impact.
Scrappy, entrepreneurial mindset with high EQ.
Strong sense of urgency, learning agility and willingness to win mindset.
Hungry to learn fast and grow.

Responsibilities

Conduct deep-dive analyses on market trends, competitive dynamics, and internal performance metrics.
Build financial models, dashboards, and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making.
Translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations.
Perform primary and secondary research on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory shifts.
Benchmark competitors and identify whitespace opportunities.
Market assessments and scenarios.
Stay current on MedTech innovation, M&A activity, and policy developments.
Create executive-level presentations, strategy pages, and briefing materials.
Support the VP of Strategy in preparing for internal strategy reviews.
Ensure clarity, logic, and impact in all deliverables.
Work closely with cross-functional teams (Commercial, Finance, R&D, Operations) to gather inputs and validate assumptions.
Lead Project from initiation, tracking progress and flagging risks or bottlenecks.
Help manage project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.