Director of Strategy

• Location: Manhattan, KS

• Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospital

• Department: Strategy Administration

• Schedule: Full-time, Days

• Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

• Drive strategic service line growth by building clinical networks.

• Direct physician and EMS relationships through proactive communication channels with providers and surgical groups to streamline referral networks.

• Guide operational alignment by keeping medical committees informed on system migrations, facility updates, and Transfer Center developments.

• Elevate community care retention by formalizing provider networks to expand local clinical services.

• Strengthen strategic partnerships by offering unified oversight to build long-term trust, increase visibility, and drive regional business development.

Education:

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• 5 years of experience required.
• 10 years of experience preferred.
• 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
• 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Additional Preferences:

• Proven track record in data-driven strategic planning, service line growth, and driving physician outreach or healthcare sales.
• Self-starter with a "get it done" attitude.
• Ability to communicate concise, compelling recommendations (written & verbal) to executive and senior leadership.
• Calls for strong critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.