Managing Director of Strategy and Corporate Development

The role is a senior strategic leadership position responsible for shaping and advancing BCBSRI’s strategic direction, serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, and leading high-impact strategy initiatives to drive long-term value.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $196,200.00 - $313,900.00

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.

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.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements including remote and hybrid opportunities
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student-loan repayment assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Programs supporting mental health and well-being
• Bonuses and investment plans
• Paid time for volunteering

Additional Information

• The organization values diversity, belonging, transparency, and community engagement.
• The role is based in Providence, RI, with flexible work location options.
• The organization is committed to equal opportunity employment.