Director, Strategic Planning

Sutter Health

. Implements programs and projects that enhance patient access and experience .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeEmeryville • California • United StatesLead💰 $187,886 - $300,622 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge in strategic planning, business development, and healthcare operations, with a focus on enhancing patient access and experience. Proven ability to establish cooperative relationships and effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

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Strategic PlanningBusiness DevelopmentHealthcare OperationsRisk ManagementMarket Research

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Hard Skills

Business AdministrationHealthcare AdministrationProduct DevelopmentFinancial ProjectionsRegulatory ComplianceCompetitive IntelligenceMarketing StrategiesNegotiation SkillsFeasibility StudiesPatient Care Financing

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationPersuasive PresentationsRelationship BuildingTime ManagementCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Managed Care MarketplaceAmbulatory CarePatient AccessCustomer-Centered SystemHealthcare Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implements programs and projects that enhance patient access and experience
Helps make Sutter Health and its regional affiliates the customer-centered system of choice
Directs strategic planning, business development, new product development, and business planning for Sutter Health and its regional affiliates
Identifies areas for business development and new products
Completes feasibility studies in collaboration with Sutter Health executives
Ensures strategies link directly to the strategic plan, operating unit business plans, and budget processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience
12 years of recent relevant experience
Advanced knowledge of strategic planning, business and product development, risk management and financing, marketing strategies and tactics, and communications planning
Knowledge of healthcare operations, physician groups, ambulatory care, and patient care financing
Knowledge of healthcare trends, industry direction, regulatory compliance, competitive intelligence, and market research
Knowledge of the advanced managed care marketplace and enterprise-wide integrated solutions for payers and plan sponsors
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships across all areas and levels and with external organizations
Ability to prioritize assignments and complete work in a timely manner
Verbal and writing skills to communicate effectively with executives, managers, and subject matter experts
Ability to make persuasive presentations and provide information and instruction
Advanced knowledge of developing creative financial solutions and making projections using present and future values, loan computations, and annuity calculations
Ability to negotiate and exchange ideas, information, and opinions to formulate policies and programs or reach decisions, conclusions, or solutions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Total rewards program
Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package