Executive Director – Enterprise Strategy

CVS Health

. Lead development and execution of strategies advancing Aetna's clinical, provider, network, and pharmacy priorities .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • United StatesLead💰 $175,100 - $334,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading strategic initiatives within the healthcare sector, focusing on clinical, provider, network, and pharmacy priorities. Proven ability to synthesize market insights and deliver actionable recommendations to executive leadership while fostering high-performing teams.

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10+ Years Experience In Strategy DevelopmentHealthcare/Clinical Strategy ExpertiseExecutive Communication And Stakeholder ManagementFinancial Analysis And Business Case DevelopmentPeople Leadership And Team Development

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Hard Skills

Strategic Initiative LeadershipMarket AnalysisFinancial ModelingBusiness Case EvaluationRegulatory Insight Synthesis

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationRelationship-BuildingCoaching And MentoringProblem SolvingNavigating Ambiguity

Industry Keywords

HealthcareManaged CarePayerHealth InsurancePharmacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development and execution of strategies advancing Aetna's clinical, provider, network, and pharmacy priorities
Improve affordability, health outcomes, and member experience
Partner with clinical, network, product, pharmacy, operations, and finance leaders
Develop integrated, actionable strategies supporting Aetna's total cost of care objectives
Leverage market, competitive, consumer, technology, and regulatory insights to identify innovation opportunities
Facilitate strategic decision-making and drive organizational alignment
Translate priorities into measurable actions and results
Evaluate emerging trends and identify opportunities to improve affordability and outcomes
Lead high-priority initiatives with significant executive visibility
Coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams
Report to Aetna's Chief Strategy Officer and partner with the Aetna Executive Leadership team

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate development, financial analysis, public policy, product development, mergers and acquisitions, healthcare/clinical strategy, or related fields
Proven ability to lead complex strategic initiatives from strategy development through execution
Experience developing and synthesizing market, competitive, consumer, regulatory, and technology insights
Proven ability to facilitate executive and senior leadership discussions and influence enterprise-level decisions
Ability to deliver strategic recommendations and communications to executive leadership through presentations, storytelling, and structured problem solving
Strong executive presence and exceptional communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to navigate ambiguity, simplify complex challenges, and lead multiple concurrent priorities
Strong people leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) required
Working knowledge of payer, provider, pharmacy, and healthcare product segments
Health plan, managed care, payer, or health insurance industry experience preferred
Experience supporting enterprise, business unit, or growth strategy initiatives within a healthcare organization
Experience building and evaluating financial models, business cases, and investment analyses
Ability to synthesize market trends, competitive intelligence, and customer insights into actionable recommendations
Demonstrated experience identifying and evaluating new growth opportunities, partnerships, and business models

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings options
Wellness programs
Other resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being
CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program
Equity award program