Strategy Program Leader

GE HealthCare•Chicago, IL

2d•$224,000 - $336,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Strategy Program Leader is an experienced strategic leader who independently leads large-scale, end-to-end, global, cross-functional projects that shape enterprise direction. This role owns complex analysis and synthesis of data across business units and geographies, translating ambiguous, high-stakes problems into clear, well-reasoned recommendations for senior leadership and executive stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings 12+ years of experience and deep, recognized expertise in one or more specialized domains (e.g., supply chain, global/China markets, analytics, or AI strategy), and operates as a trusted advisor to senior leadership with minimal oversight.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
12+ years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or related leadership and functional roles.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools, with a track record of using them to influence executive decisions.
Deep proficiency with Gen-AI tools and statistical packages, with the ability to serve as an internal expert in analytics and AI strategy.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and executive communication skills.
High attention to detail and intellectual rigor, with the judgment to operate independently at the executive level.
Demonstrated ability to lead independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous, matrixed global environment.
Experience in MedTech, healthcare, or life sciences strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Recognized expert and thought leader in a core strategic domain (e.g., supply chain, global/China markets, analytics, or AI strategy).
Comfortable operating independently at the executive level with minimal oversight.
Skilled at influencing and advising senior leadership without direct authority.
Collaborative and humble, yet confident and persuasive in front of the C-suite.
Energized by leading complex, ambiguous, enterprise-scale problems end to end.
Entrepreneurial, execution-oriented mindset with high EQ.
Strong sense of urgency, learning agility, and a bias toward decisive action.
Committed to continuous growth and building organizational capability.

Responsibilities

Independently lead complex, multi-market analyses of trends, competitive dynamics, and performance, synthesizing findings into recommendations for senior and executive leadership.
Own the development of enterprise-level financial models, dashboards, and scenario analyses that inform major strategic and investment decisions.
Lead the synthesis of large, ambiguous, cross-functional data sets into decision-ready insights and recommendations for the executive team.
Direct primary and secondary research across global markets on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory shifts.
Lead competitive benchmarking and identify whitespace opportunities at an enterprise and global scale.
Own market assessments and scenario planning that inform multi-year enterprise strategy.
Serve as a recognized expert on MedTech innovation, M&A activity, and global policy developments, including in key regions such as China.
Develop and deliver board- and executive-level presentations, strategy narratives, and briefing materials that shape senior leadership decisions.
Partner directly with the VP of Strategy and senior executives in preparing and facilitating executive strategy reviews.
Set the standard for clarity, logic, and impact across all strategic deliverables enterprise-wide.
Independently lead large, end-to-end, global, cross-functional projects spanning Commercial, Finance, R&D, and Operations, from framing through execution.
Own project governance from initiation to completion, proactively identifying and resolving complex, cross-organizational risks and bottlenecks with minimal oversight.
Manage timelines, deliverables, and executive stakeholder communications for enterprise-critical, global initiatives.