Director of Strategic Planning for CVS Pharmacy

Ideal School of Allied Health Care Inc; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Director of Strategic Planning to support executive leadership in driving company strategy. This pivotal role involves managing the strategic planning process, synthesizing data, and developing effective communication vehicles to advance organizational objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in strategic roles, with proven project management skills and the ability to lead complex initiatives. Join a company dedicated to transforming health care and making a meaningful impact on the lives of millions. If you are passionate about strategy and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Affordable medical plan options

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Employee stock purchase plan

No-cost wellness programs

Flexible work schedules

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Dependent care resources

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience with strategic background.
• 2+ years of experience developing presentations for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic planning processes and project management.
• Facilitate effective communication within marketing and with partners.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Project Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Relationship Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

CVS Health Director of Strategic Planning for CVS Pharmacy in Woonsocket, Rhode Island

At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels, and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when, and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient, and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Position Summary

The Lead Director, Strategic Planning supports the Executive Director in initiatives that significantly impact company strategy enabling PCW (Pharmacy Consumer Wellness) & Enterprise Strategy to be competitive in the marketplace and effectively serve its customers. The role will assist with Executive leadership updates and collaboration across the Enterprise to optimize the achievement of strategic business objectives. Acts independently to address issues, guide direction, and provide analysis for management initiatives. This role sits in the office of the Retail CMO supporting the Chief of Staff.

Responsibilities:

1. Installing best in class policies, procedures, and management processes for the PCW and Enterprise Brand Strategy CMO.
2. Management of the end-to-end strategic planning process including project management, synthesis of data, key insights, and strategic formulation.
3. Integrate relevant data and information and apply the findings to positively impact our business and function along with sharing key insights and actions based on data and metrics.
4. Ad Hoc Leadership reporting (including financial performance/budget, marketing activity, and industry trends).
5. Facilitation of effective communications (verbal and written) within marketing and externally with business partners ensuring seamless coordination and alignment.
6. Developing effective communication vehicles (presentations in the form of slides, plans, etc.) to advance the organization’s strategic objectives.
7. Leading and managing all aspects of a strategic project such as planning, coordination, development, and implementation.
8. Tracking progress and communicating project status on a regular basis, anticipating, and surfacing issues, proposing solutions as required.
9. Managing cross-enterprise initiatives as assigned, providing analysis, guidance, and direction within areas of expertise; and developing relationships with cross-functional team members.
10. Proactively identifying opportunities for improvement across the PCW and Enterprise Brand Strategy team.
11. May mentor and/or manage others.

Required Qualifications:

1. 10+ years of professional work experience with a strategic background.
2. 2+ years of developing presentations for senior-level leadership.
3. 2+ years of consulting and/or project lead experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Proven project management skills and track record in meeting project milestones.
2. Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives with minimal oversight.
3. Adept at execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills.
4. Experience with enterprise-wide and/or cross-functional large-scale initiatives with a high degree of complexity.
5. Mastery of problem-solving and decision-making skills.
6. Demonstrated relationship management skills at peer and executive levels within an organization.
7. Demonstrated experience developing analysis, presentations, and support material to successfully implement strategy or change initiatives.
8. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to adjust approach to accommodate your audience.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent (4 years’ experience and High School Diploma/GED) required.

Pay Range:

The typical pay range for this role is:

$100,000.00 - $231,540.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members, and communities we serve, and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people:

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional, and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• 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.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 04/30/2025.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.