Head of Enterprise Strategy
About The Position
Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions. Governs the strategic development of the relevant unit, develops the specific strategy guidelines and principles, for the organization assigned. Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions. Apply now for the position of Head of Enterprise Strategy. You will lead the organization’s long-range planning, enterprise strategic direction across the Varian portfolio. You will partner with global business leaders to align strategies with the organization. You will report to the head of strategy, working closely with leadership to ensure alignment between strategic objectives and organizational goals.
Requirements
- Strategic Leadership in enterprise planning, portfolio governance, and cross-functional alignment within MedTech, Oncology, Healthcare AI, or related high-tech sectors.
- Ability to translate complex concepts into actionable strategies.
- Deep understanding of oncology ecosystems, clinical workflows, and digital/AI innovation trends shaping the future of radiation therapy.
- Strong analytical proficiency in market intelligence, competitive landscape assessment, financial modeling, forecasting, and KPI development.
- Experience influencing and partnering with senior executives, including preparation of materials for ELT, CEO, and Board audiences.
- Excellence in executive communication and strategic storytelling, with the ability to simplify complexity for decision-makers.
- Demonstrated capability leading strategy governance, operating rhythms, and enterprise-wide prioritization processes.
- Skilled in driving transformation, building alignment across matrixed global teams, and reducing initiative redundancy.
- 10–15+ years of progressive experience in strategy, corporate development, enterprise planning, or portfolio management within MedTech, Oncology, Healthcare Technology, or related sectors.
- Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing enterprise or business unit strategies in a complex, matrixed global organization.
- Deep familiarity with the oncology ecosystem, including radiation therapy, clinical workflows, precision medicine, or health tech innovation.
- Experience with AI-driven healthcare solutions, digital ecosystems, clinical decision support, or data-enabled product strategies.
- Proven track record strategic planning cycles.
- Ability to travel up to 25%
Nice To Haves
- Advance degree, preferably in Business Administration (MBA), Health Economics, Healthcare Administration, Biomedical Engineering, Data Science, or related field preferred.
- PhD or equivalent in a clinical, technical, or scientific domain is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead the annual and multi-year strategic planning cycle, setting the foundation for the organization’s strategic vision.
- Manage portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, and investment governance to optimize enterprise performance.
- Develop strategic deliverables for the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), CEO, and Management Board (MB).
- Build insights that guide market, competitive, and clinical direction, anticipating industry shifts and policy changes.
- Drive cross-business line strategy alignment and prioritization, ensuring short-term actions connect to long-term value.
- Build and maintain enterprise dashboards and KPI scorecards to monitor progress and outcomes.
- Oversee strategy governance forums and maintain the enterprise operating rhythm.
- Coordinate Key Opinion Leader (KOL) meetings with business leads to inform strategic decisions.
Benefits
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- life insurance
- long-term and short-term disability insurance
- paid parking/public transportation
- paid time off
- paid sick and safe time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
