Director, Strategy Advancement- External Partnerships

Humana Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Disability protection

Life insurance

Job summary

Humana Inc. seeks a strategic, relationship-focused Director of Strategy Advancement – External Partnerships. You will develop high-impact partnerships with national partners, translate opportunities into executable growth plans, and influence senior leaders.

Lead a team to drive value for members, providers, and business partners. The role requires 8+ years in strategy and 5+ years of leadership, with strong financial acumen and executive presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required across business, healthcare, or related field.
• 8+ years in strategy, management consulting, business development, or healthcare ops.
• 5+ years leading strategic initiatives or teams.
• Experience managing external partnerships at enterprise scale.
• Strong analytical, financial, and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop strategic partnerships that drive growth and value.
• Lead cross-functional efforts and executive discussions for partnerships.
• Develop business cases, success metrics, and performance reviews.
• Influence stakeholders and translate opportunities into scalable programs.
• Represent Humana in external meetings and industry events.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship management

Executive influence

Financial evaluation

Presentations / storytelling

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/MHA/MPH preferred

Job description

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Humana is seeking a strategic, relationship-focused leader to serve as Director, Strategy Advancement – External Partnerships. This role is responsible for developing, managing, and advancing high-impact partnerships that support Humana's mission of putting health first and delivering exceptional experiences for members, providers, agents, and business partners. This leader will work directly with senior executives at key national partners and across Humana to strengthen current performance, identify new sources of mutual value, and translate strategic opportunities into executable growth plans. The Director will serve as a trusted strategic partner, developing a deep understanding of Humana’s objectives and each partner’s priorities, and then driving cross-functional decisions that advance high-impact opportunities. The ideal candidate is an experienced strategic leader who excels at relationship management, business development, executive influence, and translating complex business opportunities into scalable partnership solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership Development: Identify, evaluate, and develop strategic partnership opportunities that support organizational growth and enterprise priorities.
• Create partnership strategies that drive value for members, providers, and business stakeholders.
• Assess market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging opportunities to inform partnership initiatives.
• Build business cases and strategic recommendations for senior leadership review.
• Partnership Management: Serve as the primary executive relationship owner for key external partners.
• Establish success metrics and measurable outcomes for partnerships, ensuring appropriate alignment between partner objectives and Humana's strategic goals.
• Lead partnership performance reviews focused on driving continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.
• Analyze financial, operational, and customer-impact data to support strategic decisions.
• Develop recommendations for expanding and deepening relationships to create incremental value.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with business leaders across the organization to implement and optimize partnership programs.
• Coordinate resources across multiple teams to support partnership initiatives.
• Facilitate executive-level discussions and decision-making processes.
• Lead complex projects spanning multiple business functions and external organizations.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of strategy professionals, fostering strong analytical, strategic, and executive communication capabilities.
• Executive Influence: Develop presentations, reports, and recommendations for senior and executive leadership.
• Provide strategic guidance regarding partnership risks, opportunities, and investment priorities.
• Represent Humana in external meetings, industry events, and strategic discussions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 8+ years of experience in strategy, management consulting, business development, partnership management, healthcare operations, or related fields.
• 5+ years of leadership experience leading strategic initiatives, programs, or teams.
• Experience developing and managing external partnerships or enterprise-level business relationships.
• Strong critical thinking and business acumen.
• Demonstrated success influencing stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical and financial evaluation skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree (MBA, MHA, MPH, or related discipline).
• Experience within healthcare, health insurance, managed care, Medicare, Medicaid, or related industries.
• Experience managing or advising complex, multi-year relationships between large enterprises.
• Knowledge of value-based care and healthcare ecosystem partnerships.

Work from Home Requirements

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Travel

While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $168,000 - $231,000 per year This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

• medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave)
• short-term and long-term disability
• life insurance
• many other opportunities

Application Deadline

09-10-2026

About us

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer atHumana.comand atCenterWell.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.