Strategic Commercial Director - Health Industries

PwC • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

At PwC, our people in business services and support focus on providing efficient and effective administrative support to enable smooth operations within the organisation. This includes managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential information. Those in operations and strategy at PwC will track, manage, and report on strategic initiatives and projects. In this role, you will support leaders by handling key responsibilities, representing their point of view in meetings and decisions, and anticipating their future needs. Additionally, you will organise leadership team calls and meetings, oversee research and data analysis, promote consistent execution across sectors, and collaborate across lines of service for knowledge sharing and promoting technology/tools for sales and delivery. Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Lead in line with our values and brand. Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership. Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same. Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking. Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers. Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together. Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm. Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements. The Opportunity As a Strategic Commercial Director – Health Industries, you will lead the development of executive-level perspectives for priority clients. This client-facing role within Internal Firm Services integrates industry, capital allocation, and growth considerations to support C-suite decision-making. You will work across the PwC network to develop structured, value-oriented points of view that connect market trends, transaction activity, and business unit strategy. This includes framing discussions across industry outlook, capital allocation trade-offs, organic and inorganic growth, and competitive positioning.

Requirements

• At least a Bachelor’s degree
• At least 8 years of experience in strategy, deals/deals strategy, or commercial diligence

Nice To Haves

• Preference for a Master’s of Business Administration
• Background in Strategy, Deals Strategy, or Commercial Strategy (consulting or professional services)
• Experience supporting C-suite stakeholders on transaction-related or strategic initiatives
• Ability to synthesize complex data into structured, decision-oriented outputs
• Ability to manage multiple engagements in parallel
• Experience operating in environments with evolving scope and priorities
• Executive-level communication and storytelling skills
• Knowledge of the U.S. health market (payer, provider, life sciences)
• Experience with capital allocation, investment analysis, and shareholder value considerations
• Ability to develop materials for executive audiences with clarity, impact and structure
• Experience working across stakeholder groups and functional teams
• Experience mentoring or developing team members
• Extensive experience utilizing analytical thinking, systemic problem solving, and strategic questioning

Responsibilities

• Lead development of executive-level materials for senior stakeholders, including CEOs and investment committees
• Translate analysis into structured outputs for executive audiences
• Develop capital allocation discussion materials and set direction for growth-related work across health industry clients
• Develop and advise on value creation plans (e.g., revenue growth, pricing, cost management), including advise on portfolio actions and discussions across acquisitions, divestitures, and portfolio strategy
• Manage multiple engagements, including scope, timelines, and deliverables
• Coordinate across teams to gather inputs and develop integrated perspectives
• Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders
• Mentor and guide team members through project delivery and development

Benefits

• PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.
• To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees