Director of Growth Integration

Ascension; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Tuition reimbursement

PTO & holidays

Professional development

EAP

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a strategic leader to partner with Growth executives, drive planning rhythms and prioritize high‑impact initiatives that accelerate system growth. This remote role partners across functions to lead programs from concept to launch and unify clinical and operational priorities.

You will translate complex data into concise executive briefings and KPI dashboards, shape the narrative for internal and external communications, and collaborate with corporate communications to align

Qualifications

• Advanced strategic thinking and problem solving in a complex healthcare environment.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary programs and executive partnerships.
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence at the highest levels.

Responsibilities

• Drive executive strategy and operations: partner with Growth to lead planning, operating rhythms and prioritization of initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional programs from conception to launch, aligning clinical and operational priorities.
• Translate data into concise executive briefings and KPI dashboards for informed decision‑making.
• Shape executive narratives for organizational announcements and external engagements in collaboration with corporate communications.

Skills

Strategic planning

Executive relationship mgmt

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher preferred

Job description

• Drive executive strategy and operations: Serve as a strategic partner across the Growth organization, leading executive planning, streamlining operating rhythms and prioritizing high-impact initiatives to accelerate system growth.
• Lead complex integration projects: Direct cross-functional, system-wide strategic programs from conception to launch, managing budgets, resource allocation and risk mitigation to unify clinical and operational priorities across the ministry.
• Deliver decision-ready executive intelligence: Synthesize, validate and translate complex operational data, quarterly metrics and consumer insights into concise briefings and KPI dashboards that empower swift, informed executive decision-making.
• Craft high-impact strategic communications: Shape the executive narrative for organizational announcements, thought leadership and external engagements in close partnership with corporate communications to unify leadership and inspire internal teams.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Remote with up to 20% travel
• Department: Strategy & Growth
• Schedule: Days | Full-time
• Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

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How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Drive executive strategy and operations: Serve as a strategic partner across the Growth organization, leading executive planning, streamlining operating rhythms and prioritizing high-impact initiatives to accelerate system growth.
• Lead complex integration projects: Direct cross-functional, system-wide strategic programs from conception to launch, managing budgets, resource allocation and risk mitigation to unify clinical and operational priorities across the ministry.
• Deliver decision-ready executive intelligence: Synthesize, validate and translate complex operational data, quarterly metrics and consumer insights into concise briefings and KPI dashboards that empower swift, informed executive decision-making.
• Craft high-impact strategic communications: Shape the executive narrative for organizational announcements, thought leadership and external engagements in close partnership with corporate communications to unify leadership and inspire internal teams.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• None Required.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

Additional Preferences

• Master's Degree with 6-8 years of experience preferred.
• Project Management & Strategy: Proven ability to think strategically, identify delivery tactics, and maintain a strong attention to detail while prioritizing a broad scope of work.
• Communication & Collaboration: Highly developed communication skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate, influence, and create consensus across complex, matrixed organizations.
• Leadership & Problem Solving: A critical thinker with an innovative mindset who possesses high emotional intelligence, transparency, and resilience. Organizational Dynamics: Experienced in change management and conflict management, with a committed approach to inclusivity and compassion.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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