Managing Director of Strategy and Corporate Development

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island•Providence, RI

2d•$196,200 - $313,900•Hybrid

About The Position

Accountable for shaping and advancing BCBSRI’s strategic direction in close partnership with the Executive Leadership Team. Serves as a senior strategic advisor and catalyst, responsible for translating vision into clear strategic priorities, data-driven insights and actionable recommendations that drive long‑term value. Ensures the plan’s strategy is clearly communicated and aligned with the Board, advisors, external stakeholders and teams across the organization. Identifies areas across the health plan where strategic assessment is most needed and leads high‑impact strategy initiatives aligned to corporate priorities, in partnership with executive leaders. Scope of work includes growth opportunities, portfolio priorities, operating model evolution, and strategic partnerships.

Requirements

A combination of education and related experience
Ten or more years of experience in healthcare strategy, including health plan
Seven or more years’ management experience or experience lead a team
Demonstrated ability to set enterprise strategy and drive execution through influence and change management —translating complex business insights into clear priorities, aligning senior leaders, and delivering measurable outcomes at scale
Strong capability to anticipate organizational impacts, manage complexity, and guide leadership through periods of transformation and ambiguity
Knowledge of health insurance industry, laws, and regulations
Ability to collaborate while dealing with complex situations
Ability to think creatively and to drive innovation
Ability to motivate, lead and inspire a diverse group to a common goal/solution with multiple stakeholders
Strong business acumen and political savvy, with a high level of discretion

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Blue Cross health plans and member experience products

Responsibilities

Lead corporate strategy function, partnering with executive and functional leaders to align strategic priorities, governance, and execution
Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to executive leadership, translating strategy into clear, compelling narratives and integrated messaging that drive understanding, alignment, and adoption across the organization
Identify and evaluate strategic opportunities and risks by monitoring industry trends, competitive dynamics, and internal capabilities, and developing data‑driven insights, business cases, and growth strategies – including strategic partnerships and other inorganic and organic opportunities
Lead execution of strategic and transformational initiatives by aligning cross-functional priorities, defining success measures, and implementing rigorous tracking to monitor progress, mitigate risk and ensure achievement of key goals and deadlines
Develop and ensure adherence to goals and deadlines for departments
Perform other duties as assigned