Director - Comprehensive Wellness Program

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Director of the Comprehensive Wellness Program to lead a physician-led, concierge health initiative focused on executive wellness, growth, and customer experience.

The role partners with the Medical Director and senior leaders to shape strategy, expand offerings, and deliver measurable value, while maintaining high standards of professionalism and discretion in a complex healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Health Administration, or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, finance, or program growth.
• Strong financial and business acumen, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience in complex, matrixed environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Proven ability to influence and drive results across diverse teams.
• Excellent communication to articulate value to internal/external audiences.
• Experience in sales, business development, or revenue growth preferred.
• High professionalism, judgment, and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute strategic vision for the Comprehensive Wellness Program with growth and sustainability.
• Manage program budget, resources, and financial reporting.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives, align stakeholders, drive execution.
• Develop partnerships and growth opportunities to expand reach.
• Oversee program operations ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Coach and develop team members; foster accountability and discretion.

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial acumen

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Sales / business development

Professionalism & discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Master’s degree

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve. Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact. Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

At Henry Ford Health, we believe wellness is more than the absence of illness—it is the foundation for living, leading, and performing at your highest potential.

Our Comprehensive Wellness Program delivers a highly personalized, physician-led experience designed to help executives and individuals proactively optimize their health, performance, and longevity. We are seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial leader to serve as Director - Comprehensive Wellness Program.

This is an opportunity to lead one of the most distinctive and high-touch offerings within Henry Ford Health, combining business strategy, customer experience, operational excellence, and growth leadership. Working in close partnership with the Medical Director and senior leaders across the organization, you will shape the future of executive health and wellness, drive program expansion, develop new opportunities for value creation, and elevate an experience that is redefining what personalized healthcare can be.

If you are a relationship-builder, business leader, and growth-minded strategist who thrives in complex environments and is energized by creating exceptional experiences for discerning clients, we invite you to help lead the next chapter of Henry Ford Health's Comprehensive Wellness Program.

Under the direction of the Vice President of Development and in partnership with the Medical Director - Comprehensive Wellness Program, the Director - Comprehensive Wellness Program is responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial performance of the comprehensive wellness portfolio. This role drives program growth, value creation, and sustainable business performance by aligning program services with organizational priorities and market opportunities.

The Director serves as a key leader responsible for building and scaling a high-performing program through strong financial stewardship, business acumen, and a growth-oriented mindset. This leader operates effectively in a complex, matrixed environment, interacting with diverse stakeholders, and ensuring alignment across clinical, administrative, and business functions.

This role requires a high level of professionalism, discretion, and executive presence, along with the ability to clearly articulate the program’s value proposition to internal and external audiences, including leadership, partners, and prospective clients.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Growth, Business Planning & Financial Performance

In partnership with the Medical Director, leads strategic and business planning efforts for the Comprehensive Wellness Program, ensuring alignment with system priorities and growth objectives.

Applies strong financial and business acumen to manage budgets, forecast performance, evaluate ROI, and identify opportunities for expansion and sustainability.

Develops and executes growth strategies, including new service offerings, partnerships, and revenue streams.

Utilizes analytics to assess program performance and inform data-driven decision-making.

Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

• Navigates a complex organizational environment by building strong relationships across clinical, operational, and administrative teams.
• Gains alignment and buy-in from diverse stakeholders through effective communication, influence, and collaboration.
• Serves as a trusted advisor and partner to senior leadership, contributing to strategic decision-making and program positioning.

Program Development & Value Proposition

• Leads the design, positioning, and continuous refinement of the program’s value proposition.
• Demonstrates the ability to "sell" the program internally and externally by clearly articulating its impact, outcomes, and value.
• Identifies market opportunities and responds to customer needs with innovative, scalable solutions.

Operational Excellence & Program Delivery

• Oversees the implementation of standardized processes to ensure efficient, high-quality program delivery and an exceptional customer experience.
• Drives operational effectiveness through performance monitoring, continuous improvement, and adoption of best practices.
• Ensures alignment with broader organizational strategies, including quality, safety, retention, acquisition and revenue targets.

Leadership & Team Development

• Provides leadership and direction to program staff, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Builds team capabilities in business thinking, customer engagement, and program execution.
• Maintains high standards of professionalism, discretion, and ethical conduct in all interactions.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• In partnership with the Medical Director, establishes and executes a strategic vision for the Comprehensive Wellness Program, with a focus on growth, financial performance, and long-term sustainability.
• Manages program budget, resource allocation, and financial reporting, ensuring strong fiscal discipline and business outcomes.
• Leads cross-functional initiatives, aligning stakeholders and driving execution in a complex organizational environment.
• Develops partnerships and identifies opportunities to expand program reach and impact.
• Oversees program operations, ensuring high-quality service delivery, customer experience, and operational efficiency.
• Tracks and communicates program performance through data and analytics, translating insights into actionable strategies.
• Presents program strategy, performance, and opportunities to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism, discretion, and executive presence in all interactions.
• Coaches and develops team members to strengthen business processes, stakeholder engagement, and execution capabilities.
• Leads or participates in committees, initiatives, and cross-functional teams to advance organizational goals.

Qualifications

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Health Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Five (5)+ years of progressive leadership experience with demonstrated responsibility for business operations, financial management, or program growth.
• Demonstrated financial and business acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.
• Experience working in complex, matrixed environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Proven ability to influence, gain buy-in, and drive results across diverse teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate a clear value proposition and engage internal/external audiences.
• Experience in sales, business development, or revenue growth initiatives strongly preferred (or demonstrated ability to translate value into adoption).
• High level of professionalism, judgment, and discretion.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Business & Financial Acumen
• Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
• Strategic Thinking & Execution
• Value Proposition & Communication
• Professionalism & Discretion

Additional Information

The Comprehensive Wellness Program is a high-touch, physician-led concierge health and wellness experience designed for executives and individuals who expect a highly personalized approach to their health, performance, and longevity. Unlike traditional healthcare models, the program emphasizes accessibility, convenience, discretion, proactive health optimization, and an exceptional client experience.

As Director, you will help shape and grow this distinctive offering within Henry Ford Health - bringing together healthcare strategy, business development, financial performance, operational excellence, and relationship management. This is an opportunity to lead a program where the customer experience is as important as the clinical experience, and where your ability to build relationships, identify opportunities, and create value will directly influence the program’s continued growth and success.

If you are energized by concierge healthcare, executive wellness, premium customer experiences, and building something distinctive within a world-class health system, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at the intersection of healthcare and high-touch service.

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