Lead Director - Aetna Strategy

Responsibilities

• Leading formulation, preparation and communication of strategic and operational business plans
• Leading cross-functional strategic projects executed in partnership with senior leadership
• Led research associated with business issues and plan formulation, including development of business cases
• Effectively facilitating large scale meetings and strategic workshops, including preparation and driving tangible outcomes
• Stimulating strategic thinking in support of business direction
• Developing communication vehicles (e.g., presentations, speeches) to help senior executives communicate strategy with internal and external audiences, including our C-Suite leaders and Board of Directors

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in a dynamic, fast-moving profession; related experience within management consulting, corporate development, business analytics, financial analysis, public policy, product development, or similar role(s)
• 5+ years of experience in storyboarding and logically framing presentations, both in written deliverables and in facilitating live discussions
• 3+ years of experience in healthcare payor, Medicare, Medicaid or provider consulting experience
• Executive presence: demonstrated ability to actively listen, empathize, and communicate effectively
• Comfort in ambiguity; demonstrated ability to simplify complex problems and concepts
• Comfort working in a matrixed environment and in managing competing priorities; demonstrated ability to juggle concurrent projects and prioritize effectively
• Ability to “manage up”, influencing internal and external partners, often more senior in job title
• Experience and / or working knowledge of health plans and payers

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required
• MBA preferred