Senior AVP, Network Strategy & Planning

sluhn; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking an Assistant Vice President and Network Strategist, Business Development and Strategy to drive planning processes aligned with the Network's overall strategy.

You will design and deploy structures, tools and roadmaps, collaborate with executive leaders, and present executive analyses to senior administration. Requires 10+ years in health systems planning and a Bachelor’s degree; Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in health systems management or strategic planning.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in complex organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of planning processes within strategic framework.
• Design and deploy structures, tools, and processes to ensure an orchestrated approach to planning aligned with Network strategy.
• Develop methodologies for strategic plans, business plans, and analyses to drive consistent, high-quality outcomes.
• Assess competitor activity, market dynamics, industry trends, and internal performance to support planning, strengthen organizational agility, and competitiveness.
• Own planning stage for strategic projects, including inputs, deliverables, and decision timelines.
• Collaborate with executive leaders across shared services and operational areas to build cohesive plans leveraging industry knowledge and strategic rationale.
• Develop integrated roadmaps that synchronize functional plans with Network strategy.
• Facilitate cross-functional engagement through forums, events, and other collaborative methods.
• Drive complex Network strategic planning and business planning projects in partnership with senior leaders.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and timely execution.
• Communicate strategic plans and analyses effectively to leadership audiences.
• Build best-practice knowledge and skills across the strategy team.
• Provide coaching, professional guidance, and foster high performance within the team.
• Lead departmental initiatives as part of the strategy leadership team.
• Represent the Chief Strategy Officer in meetings and other activities as requested.

Skills

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Healthcare industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare, or related field

Master's degree in business or healthcare

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking an Assistant Vice President and Network Strategist, Business Development and Strategy to drive planning processes aligned with the Network's overall strategy.

You will design and deploy structures, tools and roadmaps, collaborate with executive leaders, and present executive analyses to senior administration. Requires 10+ years in health systems planning and a Bachelor’s degree; Master’s preferred.