Chief Strategy Officer

Job Summary

Ascension is seeking a visionary, mission-driven, growth-oriented executive to lead strategic enhancement and sustainment of health services across the Florida market. The Chief Strategy Officer will define and lead long-term strategic positioning and growth initiatives that align with Ascension’s mission and vision.

About the Role

This role requires a rare blend of sharp commercial acumen and deep compassionate alignment; you will lead strategic growth and portfolio management while driving market positioning.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with physicians, businesses, and communities to establish partnerships and affiliations.
• Define and oversee financial targets in support of business goals.
• Evaluate organizational functions and structure to determine the allocation and utilization of services.
• Partner with Florida market leaders to develop and lead the market's comprehensive growth strategy.
• Identify, evaluate, and execute growth opportunities that expand market share, enhance access, and drive sustainable revenue growth.
• Drive prioritization and investment decisions that maximize service line performance and market differentiation.
• Drive the strategic roadmap for the ambulatory portfolio, including ASCs and outpatient surgical service lines, imaging, PT, pharmacy, and other services.
• Formulate and execute growth plans that thrive across diverse and complex payer environments.
• Build and sustain high-trust relationships with independent and employed physicians, medical groups, local businesses, and community stakeholders.
• Structure, negotiate, and operationalize innovative alignment models, joint ventures, and clinical affiliations.
• Partner with clinical and operational leaders to identify opportunities for service expansion, geographic growth, network development, and care model innovation.
• Provide executive oversight of service line strategy, growth planning, and performance optimization.
• Participate in financial oversight, monitoring, and championing financial targets and KPIs.
• Collaborate with Finance to formulate and manage the annual operating and capital budgets.
• Evaluate organizational functions, clinical structures, and asset utilization to ensure resources are optimally allocated.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 10 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 5 of those years being in leadership/management.
• Additional preferences include a Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master’s degree (MHA, MBA, or MPH) is highly preferred.
• Proven track record of scaling surgical and ambulatory service lines, driving top-line revenue, and successfully navigating physician recruitment and alignment strategies.
• Deep familiarity with the Florida healthcare landscape, regulatory environment, and regional payer mix.
• A visible commitment to servant leadership, advancing health equity, and championing care for underserved populations.

Benefits

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity. Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Pay

Competitive compensation package, including an annual bonus incentive.

Schedule

Hybrid/Preference to reside in Jacksonville, FL/Travel to Pensacola, FL required.