VP Corporate Planning

Canon America Medical Systems; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 218,000 - 375,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc. seeks a Vice President, Corporate Planning to lead enterprise planning, corporate strategy, BI & insights, business development, and the Enterprise PMO.

Serving as a strategic advisor to the President & CEO and the Executive Leadership Team, you will shape the Mid-Term Plan and long-range agenda, align resources, and drive disciplined execution across a global matrix. Based in Cleveland, OH, this on-site role champions data-driven decision making, organizational

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in corporate strategy and enterprise planning.
• Proven ability to partner with CEOs and executive leadership.
• Strong financial, operational, and commercial acumen.
• Experience leading cross-functional strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define CMSU's long-term strategic direction and growth agenda.
• Provide executive leadership to prioritize and resource strategic initiatives.
• Lead and develop the Corporate Planning organization (Strategy, PMO, BI, BD, KOL).
• Establish governance and accountability frameworks for disciplined execution.
• Advise the CEO on market trends, risks, investments, and opportunities.
• Champion data-driven decision making and enterprise performance metrics.
• Drive partnerships, investments, acquisitions, and new business opportunities.
• Support KOL engagement to strengthen clinical relevance and market position.
• Align CMSU with Canon's global matrix organization and drive execution.
• Lead change management and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Strategic Mindset

Business Insight

Manages Complexity

Decision Quality

Organizational Savvy

Plans and Aligns

Ensures Accountability

Communicates Effectively

Drives Results

Leadership Presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, Science or related field

Certifications: PMP, Lean Six Sigma, Strategy Execution, Change Management, Business Analytics, Organizational Leadership

Job description

The Vice President, Corporate Planning role is responsible for leading Canon Medical Systems USA's enterprise planning, corporate strategy, business intelligence & insights, business development, key opinion leader (KOL) engagement, and Enterprise Program Management Office (PMO) functions.

This position serves as a strategic advisor and trusted thought partner to the President & CEO and Executive Leadership Team, driving the development, alignment, prioritization, and execution of the company's Mid-Term Plan and long-range strategic agenda. The Vice President is responsible for establishing enterprise priorities, aligning resources against strategic objectives, driving accountability for execution, and ensuring the successful delivery of key strategic initiatives across the organization.

As a critical liaison within Canon's global matrix organization, this role facilitates alignment between CMSU and global stakeholders while helping the CEO create organizational clarity, strategic focus, and execution discipline. The position plays a central leadership role in translating strategy into action, ensuring that the organization remains focused on its highest-value opportunities while delivering sustainable growth, competitiveness, and operational excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enterprise Strategy Leadership. Partner with the President & CEO and Executive Leadership Team to define CMSU's long-term strategic direction, Mid-Term Plan, enterprise priorities, and growth agenda.
• Strategic Execution & Enterprise Performance. Provide executive leadership to ensure strategic initiatives are prioritized, resourced, governed, and executed to achieve organizational, operational, and financial objectives.
• Leadership of Corporate Planning Organization. Lead and develop the Corporate Planning organization, including Corporate Strategy, Enterprise PMO, Business Intelligence & Insights, Business Development, and KOL Strategy & Engagement.
• Enterprise Governance & Accountability. Establish and oversee governance, performance management, and accountability frameworks that drive disciplined execution and measurable business outcomes.
• Strategic Advisory to Executive Leadership. Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, providing counsel on market trends, competitive dynamics, business risks, investments, and growth opportunities.
• Data-Driven Business Leadership. Champion the use of business intelligence, market insights, analytics, and performance metrics to support executive decision-making and enterprise-wide business performance.
• Growth Strategy & Business Development. Sponsor and guide the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of strategic partnerships, investments, acquisitions, market expansion opportunities, and new business initiatives.
• KOL Influence & Market Leadership. Provide executive sponsorship for CMSU's KOL engagement strategy to strengthen clinical relevance, innovation, thought leadership, customer relationships, and market positioning.
• Global Matrix Leadership & Stakeholder Alignment. Serve as the strategic liaison between CMSU and Canon's global organization, ensuring alignment of priorities, collaboration, and execution across matrixed stakeholders.
• Organizational Alignment, Change & Communication. Drive enterprise alignment through executive communication, change leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and effective resource allocation to achieve strategic priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Core Competencies: Korn Ferry Leadership Architect
  • Strategic Mindset
  • Business Insight
  • Manages Complexity
  • Decision Quality
  • Organizational Savvy
  • Plans and Aligns
  • Ensures Accountability
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Balances Stakeholders
  • Drives Results
  • Knowledge & Skills:
    • Strong strategic thinking, enterprise planning, and business leadership capabilities.
    • Executive-level business acumen with strong financial, operational, and commercial understanding.
    • Deep experience developing corporate strategies and leading business transformation initiatives.
    • Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
    • Expertise in portfolio management, governance, prioritization, and strategic execution.
    • Exceptional executive communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to distill complex business matters into concise, actionable executive-level presentations and recommendations.
    • Demonstrated ability to synthesize large volumes of information into clear strategic narratives, insights, decision frameworks, and executive communications.
    • Proven ability to communicate the critical “So What” by translating data, analysis, opportunities, risks, and alternatives into clear business implications and strategic recommendations.
    • Strong expertise in structured problem-solving and executive presentation methodologies commonly utilized by leading management consulting firms.
    • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
    • Experience operating effectively within a highly matrixed global organization.
    • Exceptional communication, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
    • Strong change management, organizational effectiveness, and leadership capabilities.
    • Ability to balance long-term strategic thinking with operational execution and accountability.
    • Certifications and Licenses: Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma, Strategy Execution, Change Management, Business Analytics, Organizational Leadership
    • 4 Year / bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, Science or related field is required.
    • Must maintain active motor vehicle/driver's license from the state where the employee resides.
    • 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in corporate strategy, business operations, management consulting, commercial leadership, corporate planning, business development, or related executive leadership roles.
    • 10+ years leading cross-functional strategic initiatives within complex organizations.
    • Demonstrated track record partnering with CEOs and Executive Leadership Teams to develop and execute enterprise strategy.
    • Significant experience driving organizational alignment, transformation initiatives, and enterprise-wide execution. Proven ability to influence executive decision-making and lead through influence across diverse stakeholder groups.
    • 15+ years of healthcare, medical device, diagnostic imaging, healthcare technology, life sciences, or related industry experience.
    • Experience supporting executive leadership within a global matrix organization.
    • Prior management consulting experience with a top-tier consulting firm.
    • Experience leading corporate strategy, business transformation, strategic planning, PMO, business development, or operational excellence functions.
    • Demonstrated success developing multi-year strategic plans, growth strategies, and enterprise transformation programs.
    • Position based in Cleveland, OH in office/on-site.
    • Location: 6655 Beta Drive Suite 150, Mayfield Village, OH 44143 (on-site role).
    • Pay Information: Min Salary of $217,600 to Max Salary of $375,300 plus bonus potential.

About us!

Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc., a world leader in diagnostic imaging, is in search of qualified candidates to fill our open positions. Canon Medical Systems offers a competitive salary and benefits package, we support a diverse workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. We invite you to join and become part of our Canon family.