Lead Director, Growth Strategy (TX, OK, NM) jobs in United States
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CVS Health · 11 hours ago

Lead Director, Growth Strategy (TX, OK, NM)

CVS Health is focused on building a more connected and compassionate health experience. The Lead Director of Growth Strategy is responsible for driving business growth and enhancing Aetna's reputation in the local market by building partnerships and executing market strategies.

Health CareMedicalPharmaceuticalRetailSales

Responsibilities

Serve as the salient leadership representative in the local market, building a strong external profile through speaking engagements, broker/client/provider meetings, and participation on local non-profit boards. Be recognized as the “face of Aetna” and a leader within the community
Co-own the development of market strategy with senior leadership, actively facilitating and executing initiatives that deliver growth. Gather input from market and enterprise partners, then lead the execution of agreed-upon plans
Influence and align enterprise teams (Product, Network, Actuary, Underwriting, Finance, Strategic Partnerships, Medical Management, Marketing, Community Affairs, etc.) to prioritize and deliver on local market needs. Convene and facilitate cross-functional teams to ensure market priorities are understood and achieved
Enable and empower the sales team by supporting local value proposition positioning, supporting sales training, driving pipeline development and retention, and partnering on broker engagement strategy (including forums, advisory councils, and education events)
Build and maintain influential relationships with external partners, brokers, clients, and providers to advance Aetna’s reputation and market growth objectives
Advise management through strategic business consultation, leveraging data and insight to support organizational goals. Participate in compliance-related projects and address compliance issues as needed in collaboration with relevant partners
Evaluate and enhance business consulting processes, using analytics and feedback to drive exceptional service and process improvement

Qualification

Healthcare experienceSalesAccount managementStrategic thinkingExecutive presenceStakeholder managementRelationship-buildingNegotiation skillsBusiness intelligenceCommunication skillsProblem-solvingAdaptabilityCollaboration

Required

7-10 years' experience in sales, account management, business development and/or related field
Healthcare experience
Proven ability to lead and influence in a highly matrixed environment
Executive presence and outstanding communication skills, especially in external forums
Action-oriented, with a track record of facilitating and executing complex initiatives
Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Strategic thinker able to translate vision into action and results
High adaptability, comfort with ambiguity, and a collaborative approach
Mastery of problem-solving, business intelligence, and execution/delivery skills
Ability to travel in assigned market

Preferred

Location: Texas preferred but will consider Oklahoma or New Mexico
Bachelor's degree preferred, specialized training or relevant professional qualification a plus

Benefits

Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

Company

CVS Health

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CVS Health is a health solutions company that provides an integrated healthcare services to its members.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4B
Key Investors
Michigan Economic Development CorporationStarboard Value
2025-08-15Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2025-07-17Grant· $1.5M
2019-11-25Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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David Joyner
President and Chief Executive Officer, CVS Health
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Chandra McMahon
SVP & CISO
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