Strategic Business Lead

THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES; Canton (MS); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Strategic Business Lead to drive innovative initiatives within their Commercial Division. This role is pivotal in developing and executing strategies for Specialty Products, requiring a blend of leadership, market evaluation, and collaboration skills. The ideal candidate will navigate complex projects from conception to implementation, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. If you are passionate about shaping the future of health and wellbeing through strategic innovation, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in consultative and advisory roles.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the opportunity funnel for Specialty Products initiatives.
• Manage cross-functional teams and oversee implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data Analysis

Financial Modeling

Market Evaluation

Negotiation

Collaboration

Education

BA/BS degree

MBA

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Point32Health is a leading health and wellbeing organization dedicated to delivering a personalized healthcare experience to our communities. Building on the heritage of Tufts Health Plan and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, we leverage our expertise to help individuals find their healthier living paths through a variety of health plans and tools that simplify navigating health and wellbeing.

We value the important work we do daily in service to our members, partners, colleagues, and communities.

Job Summary

The Strategic Business Lead is responsible for developing and executing strategic initiatives to support Point32Health's efforts in diversifying its business and growing its Commercial Division profitably. This role involves leading the identification, evaluation, development, and implementation of new Specialty Products, providing leadership, consultation, facilitation, insight, and analytics to achieve growth goals. Additionally, the role focuses on prioritizing strategic projects for the Commercial Division, including framing processes, defining success metrics, establishing governance, synthesizing research, testing hypotheses, and coordinating teams.

This individual assesses internal and external resources and opportunities, synthesizes data, and makes strategic recommendations to senior leaders. Collaborating with executives and cross-functional teams, they drive large-scale projects from strategy to implementation, demonstrating leadership, business acumen, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. The role requires extensive experience in market evaluation, strategy formulation, and leading complex work streams across organizational functions. Supporting Commercial Division leadership, the role also focuses on leveraging new product and service opportunities.

Job Description

• Lead the opportunity funnel from ideation to evaluation, strategy development, and implementation for Specialty Products initiatives.
• Partner with the Commercial team to identify innovative product and service strategies.
• Engage with business leaders and key stakeholders to understand challenges and strategic goals.
• Build, manage, and prioritize a pipeline of ideas aligned with strategic focus areas.
• Identify opportunities for innovation based on business, customer, provider, and member needs.
• Conduct market research, discovery interviews, and define market entry strategies.
• Analyze findings, recommend product features, value propositions, and rollout plans.
• Explore market vendors and technologies; make build/buy/partner recommendations.
• Lead partner evaluation, support contract negotiations, and oversee third-party support.
• Assess business needs and capabilities; develop business cases and financial models.
• Pitch ideas to senior leadership to secure approval and funding.
• Manage cross-functional teams and oversee implementation, including QA testing.
• Communicate project milestones and facilitate stakeholder engagement.
• Identify solutions to obstacles and establish tracking mechanisms for effectiveness.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree; MBA preferred.
• 8-10 years of experience in consultative and advisory roles.
• Knowledge of health plans, employer benefits, strategy, and business development.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills.
• Expertise in data analysis, financial modeling, and market evaluation.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Additional Information

Work may include remote work, extended sitting, and additional hours as needed. Our benefits include health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and wellness programs. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and health equity, welcoming applicants regardless of background.