Associate Principal, Strategy

Hologic; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hologic, Inc. in San Diego, CA, seeks an Associate Principal, Strategy to shape the Diagnostic Solutions strategy and execution. You will partner with Marketing, R&D, Regulatory, Finance and Commercial to evaluate growth opportunities, monitor performance, and prepare materials for MBRs and Board meetings.

This onsite role emphasizes cross-functional leadership and executive storytelling. You will build market models, identify risks, and translate analyses into actionable guidance for senior

Qualifications

• 3+ years at a top-tier management consulting firm with strategy exposure.
• Experience building detailed market models to inform strategy and investments.
• Strong problem solving, able to structure ambiguity and drive to conclusions.
• Proactive with a track record of identifying issues and delivering solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for C-suite audiences.
• Experience creating materials for senior leadership and the Board.
• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and refinement of the Diagnostic Solutions strategic plan.
• Track performance against plan and flag risks early for corrective action.
• Conduct structured analyses and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Partner with Marketing, R&D, Regulatory, Finance and Commercial to assess growth opportunities.
• Support international strategy aligned with U.S. business priorities.
• Create materials for Monthly Business Review and Board meetings for exec audiences.
• Build strong relationships with cross-functional colleagues and senior leadership.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical rigor

Executive communication

Relationship building

Drive for results

Adaptability

Job description

The Associate Principal, Strategy supports the development and execution of business strategy for Hologic's Diagnostic Solutions division. This role builds market perspectives, evaluates business performance, and conducts rigorous, structured analyses that inform executive decision-making. Partnering closely with cross-functional teams, the Associate Principal helps prioritize investment across current and future product and service opportunities, in both the U.S. and international markets. The role plays a key part in preparing materials for Monthly Business Review (MBR) and Board of Directors meetings.

This is an onsite role in San Diego, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and continuous refinement of the Diagnostic Solutions strategic plan, incorporating market trends, competitive dynamics, and business priorities.
• Track and monitor business performance against plan, proactively identifying emerging issues and flagging risks early to enable timely corrective action.
• Conduct discrete, structured analyses to identify root causes of variances in business performance and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Marketing, R&D, Regulatory, Finance and Commercial) to develop informed perspectives on the future outlook of existing products and services, and to identify and evaluate attractive new growth opportunities.
• Support the development of international strategy in alignment with U.S. business strategy, ensuring a cohesive global approach to portfolio priorities.
• Drive the creation of key materials for Monthly Business Review (MBR) and Board of Directors meetings, ensuring content is accurate, well-organized, and appropriately tailored for executive and board-level audiences.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional colleagues and senior leadership to ensure alignment and support execution of strategic priorities.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of three years of experience at a top-tier management consulting firm, with direct exposure to strategy development and corporate decision-making.
• Demonstrated experience building detailed, robust market models to inform business strategy and investment decisions.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and drive them to clear, well-supported conclusions.
• A proactive orientation, with a track record of independently identifying issues and developing practical solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex analyses into clear, concise narratives.
• Experience developing materials for C-suite or other senior executive audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional colleagues at all levels of an organization.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking – translates market and business insight into clear strategic direction.
• Analytical Rigor – applies structured, data-driven approaches to complex business questions.
• Executive Communication – distills complex analysis into clear, compelling materials for senior leadership and the Board.
• Relationship Building – builds trust and influence across functions without formal authority.
• Drive for Results – proactively identifies issues and drives them to resolution.
• Adaptability – operates effectively across ambiguous, fast-changing priorities and geographies.

The annualized base salary range for this role is $126,000 - $210,000 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.

Why Hologic?

We are committed to making Hologic the company where top talent comes to grow. For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career.

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Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.