Chief Strategy Officer Job Description

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Chief Strategy Officer Job Description

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Job summary 1

The Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) is a key member of the Executive team and an active participant in all medical, strategic, operational, financial, procurement, business development, information technology, sales, and marketing activities of the group. The Chief Strategy Officer is responsible for formalizing the company’s strategic-planning processes, leading the development of the strategy, translating it for people across functions and business units, and drive organizational change forging new working relationships and synergies across the organization, and establishing greater transparency and accountability for those people carrying out the company’s strategy. In addition, the Chief Strategy Officer is responsible for assessing whether strategic initiatives, at all levels of the organization, are in line with the company’s standards and objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities 1

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Leads the development of the strategic plan/framework for the organization, and the detailed current-year operating plan, while adhering to the direction set by the CEO/CCO/CMO and Board of Directors. This includes formalizing and leading the strategic planning process, focusing on long-term trends, outlook, and competitive intelligence.
Facilitates the execution of the strategy by working collaboratively with the other Executive Team members and ensuring that throughout the organization understand the strategy.
- Ensures that strategic actions are completed at various levels to achieve desired results.
- Ensures that appropriate metrics are in place to measure performance and progress towards strategic goals.
- Develop, implement and ensure Central Strategies comply with policies and strategies related to clinical governance, quality improvement, operational excellence, risk management of laboratory operations, and the credentialing of medical/scientific personnel.

Requirements & Skills 1

B.S. degree in a science-related field. (Master’s degree or Ph.D. preferred with MD experience and background.)
A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in strategic planning as well as experience working in a senior management role.
Seasoned professional, with a strong strategy orientation, who has previously held several business and operational roles in fast-paced and complex environments. Work experience should include success in a period of growth and/or transition.
At least 3 to 5 years of experience in Laboratory Medicine.
High-level knowledge of managed healthcare systems, quality assurance, quality improvement, risk management, and compliance issues.
Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
- Ability to solve complex problems and execute whole-of-business initiatives.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to assess business needs, design and implement relevant programs and evaluate results to achieve positive outcomes.

Job summary 2

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) works closely with the CEO and organizational leaders to develop, execute and sustain key strategic capacities focused on growing, measuring, and articulating Company’s reach and value proposition. The CSO represents the organization on federal payment policy matters and provides active leadership of the Company’s public policy, business development, and data strategies.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Leads the development of the strategic plan/framework for the organization while adhering to the direction set by the CEO and Board of Directors. This includes formalizing and leading the strategic planning process, focusing on long-term trends and outlook, and competitive intelligence.
Facilitates the execution of the strategy by working collaboratively with the other Executive Leadership Team members and ensuring that the strategy is communicated and easily understood throughout the organization. Ensures that strategic actions are completed at various levels to achieve desired results.
Ensures that appropriate metrics are in place to measure performance and progress towards strategic goals.
Acts as a key advisor to the Chief Executive Officer on critical changes in the competitive landscape, marketplace, and external business environment.
- Works in partnership with the Chief Engagement Officer on processes to identify opportunities and pressure test ideas for new products and program innovations that support the long-term organizational strategy.
- Provides oversight, thought partnership, and barrier removal to support the National Director of Business Development in meeting the organization's aggressive growth goals and scale strategy, ensuring that sales objectives, processes, and systems align with organizational strategic goals and that the sales team has the tools and technologies required to support their work.
- Engages external business and industry experts to learn and influence business strategies, constantly remaining alert and forward-thinking about opportunities and risks in the industry.

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Job summary 3

The Chief Strategy Officer develops and shepherds the processes to determine the need and plans to position, grow and compete with quality as a strategic differentiator. Champions the organization’s focus and commitment to value through delivering quality, experience, and affordable services. Develops a clear understanding of organizational dynamics and levers while focusing on external demands, opportunities, and relationship positioning for growth. Drives the organization to understand gaps and move to build strategic partnerships and/or internal capabilities positioning the organization to deliver Value.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Leads the development of the strategic roadmap, working in partnership with the leadership, boards, and Leadership Team.
Aligns initiatives under a single plan to articulate linkages to wide initiatives.
- Leads the process of developing the building blocks of the strategic plan including working with finance to ensure the financial impact of each component is projected.
- In close partnership with the Executive Vice President, is responsible for the identification and development of new model growth strategies and targets for Company.
- Leads the integration of the overall ambulatory strategy, including the services to be offered and the partnerships that will be required.

Requirements & Skills 3

Ability to set the strategic vision, with an understanding of the future direction of healthcare and the ability to motivate and engage others in a common vision.
Demonstrated ability to collaboratively influence gaining broad stakeholder support when developing, implementing, and promoting strategies, initiatives, projects, and new ventures in a shared leadership environment.
- A systems-oriented thinker with the ability to analyze complex relationships and situations, think outside the box, act, and promote entrepreneurial and innovative approaches at the system level and across the Ministry Market.
- A history of seeking out and developing collaborative relationships with internal and external constituencies to accomplish a common goal.
- Superb communication, facilitation, negotiation, and listening skills, accompanied by the ability to know how and when to influence, persuade, direct, challenge, and relinquish control.

Job summary 4

Reporting to the President/CEO, the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) is responsible for developing, executing, and supporting the Company's strategic plan, processes, and capabilities at the business and enterprise level, solidifying business cases for strategic initiatives, measuring and monitoring key strategic initiatives and influencing others to embrace a broader vision of the organization’s future vision to differentiate Company as a premier in the marketplace.

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Requirements & Skills 4

Master’s degree in business, healthcare administration, or a similar discipline is preferred.
Successful experience managing complex change initiatives in a healthcare environment is required. Comfort with working in a collaborative and consensus-building environment. Must be a strategic thinker that takes initiative, and has the stamina, emotional intelligence, and strong interpersonal skills to operate strategically and effectively oversee the tactics to help drive and achieve differentiating business results. Successful track record of innovation and business development.
12+ years’ experience, with at least 8 years in a progressive leadership role.
- Strategic thinker capable of providing clear, balanced advice/counsel on a broad range of strategic and complex management, product, and go-to-market issues.
- A successful influencer who can interact effectively and builds strong relationships, and partnerships within and outside of the organization.
- Data-driven, results-oriented style with a high degree of analytical ability and proven problem-solving skills.

Job summary 5

We are hiring an experienced Chief Strategy Officer to oversee our organization's operations and procedures. The Chief Strategy Officer will be a key member of the senior management team. We're seeking candidates with excellent people leadership skills and business acumen to secure the functionality of our business and to guide extensive and diverse business processes.

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Designing and implementing highly effective business strategies, plans, and operations.
Leading a multidisciplinary team that includes other senior management in the following business areas: Market Solutions & Implementation, Corporate Brand, Clinical Research, Clinical Affairs, People/HR, and Growth & Transformation.
Setting and meeting comprehensive goals for company performance and growth.
Establishing practices that promote company culture and vision.
- Analyzing and interpreting data and metrics to drive performance.
- Reporting to the CEO on all matters of importance.
- Engaging and supporting relationships with clients, investors, partners, and vendors.

Requirements & Skills 5

Previous experience as a Chief Strategy Officer or in a similar role.
Proven success in owning cross-functional operational elements of an entire company.
- Experience leading large teams, including other senior management.
- Excellent communication, public speaking, and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to drive business outcomes.

Job summary 6

Our new Chief Strategy Officer will be responsible for developing our ability to execute our strategies, goals, and objectives. We are looking for a Chief Strategy Officer who also seeks perfection, embraces scientific thinking, and focuses on process. The position is reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Strategic Plan Execution: Partner with the CEO and the Executive Team to develop and lead the execution of our Strategic Plan.
- Provide Operational Leadership: Work with direct reports to set goals, coach, offer help and give feedback.
- Organization Integration: Ensure our Operations aligned departments have work plans that drive continuous improvement.
- Operational Excellence: Grow our operational capabilities. Drive waste elimination initiatives. Work to eliminate constraints.

Requirements & Skills 6

10 years of manufacturing experience in a leadership role.
Bachelors Degree in a relevant field; Advanced degree preferred.
Proven ability to lead a Lean organization.
Strong analytical skills.
Experience with statistical process control.
Demonstrated skills as a Servant Leader who respects every individual and leads with humility.
- Ability to lead a learning organization.
- Experience with departmental and systems integration.
- Experience in aligning systems with principles.

Job summary 7

As Chief Strategy Officer, you will report directly to the CEO and lead our Operations team. This is a senior role, and you will be engaged in strategic decisions on all parts of the business. We want someone with startup experience who can scale along with the business.

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Requirements & Skills 7

10+ years of experience leading operational teams in a startup environment, preferably within B2B marketplaces, or Fintech companies with exposure to e-commerce or other digital services.
Familiar with startup culture and metrics.
Familiar with the operational procedures at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills and ability to adapt within a fluid environment.
Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
Successful history of scaling businesses.
- Professional history of driving toward and improving financial results.
- Customer success experience.
- Focused on execution.

Job summary 8

The Chief Strategy Officer will play a critical role in establishing a sophisticated understanding and application of financial policies, practices, and strategies within the organization while leading all financial, budget, audit, and compliance aspects of the Company’s operations.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to organizational leaders responsible for finance, operations, data systems, evaluation and learning, and legal; build systems to support all those functions
Directly manage a team of five Managing Directors (Budgeting and Forecasting, Finance, Operations, Data Systems, Evaluation, and Learning) and one Special Advisor (Legal), who in turn collectively manage and/or support full functional teams
- Provide exceptional coaching and development, constantly modeling what it means to grow talent and establish leadership pipelines
- Act as a thought partner to the CEO and work closely with other members of the executive team to craft an overall organizational strategy and goals, with specific ownership of financial and operational objectives
- Routinely represent the organization to financial and operational partners, including financial institutions, investors, foundations, auditors, lawyers, partners, public officials, and board members

Requirements & Skills 8

10+ years of progressively increasing operational leadership experience for a growing, multi-site organization;
10+ years of progressively increasing financial leadership experience
- Holds high standards for project management while empowering others to proactively and creatively problem-solve, and model versatility and collaboration for the organization
- Ability to exercise excellent judgment in decision-making by leveraging stakeholder input and data
- Thoughtfully considers the impact of decisions, and facilitates resolutions that protect the organization's interests and prioritizes mission/values when conflict or disagreements arise

Job summary 9

The Chief Strategy Officer manages and oversees all facets of the business operations. He or she will lead all functional areas of the business from ticket sales and corporate partnerships to marketing, finance, and HR, along with concert and arena operations, and food and beverage operations. He or she will be a visionary leader for the organization and work closely with internal and external stakeholders across the organization, city, province, and partners, to execute the overall business strategy of the enterprise.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Oversee finances and lead the business to continuous profitability
Develop and lead execution of external marketing, sponsorship, ticket sales, public relations, and community relations plans
- Oversee and provide strategic direction for day-to-day operations, including monitoring and forecasting revenue and expenses
- Hire a highly-driven management team and other personnel with the vision of developing a first-class organization
- Implement, grow, and foster a sales-driven, entrepreneurial, hard-working culture

Requirements & Skills 9

Experience creating strategic directions for businesses, including the development of tactical details while maintaining a clear view of the big picture
- Entrepreneurial, highly-driven leader
- Experience with creating successful initiatives that focus on the customer experience
- A strong record of personal and team achievement over his/her career with clear substantial personal contributions to the positive evolution of the business through innovative thinking and an ability to make things happen

Job summary 10

The Chief Strategy Officer is responsible for establishing technology strategy across the Company, managing the Company’s internal research and development investments, and establishing and growing strategic relationships outside of the Company, to support current and future missions.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Manage the operations of the Company’s Office.
- Provide executive-level leadership to help the Company.
- Develop and implement plans, policies, processes, and resources for achieving the Company's, strategic vision, and provide executive oversight.
- Plan, program, and manage the internal investments for technical infrastructure and strategic technology investments in support of current and future Company mission areas.

Requirements & Skills 10

Ph.D. degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematical (STEM) field with 10 or more years working in a technical field preferred.
Ability to be a “big picture” thinker, and to think strategically across a breadth of technology domains.
Experience developing and managing strategic investments, and establishing, assessing, and managing long-term research and development portfolios in support of enterprise strategic goals.
- Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships with subordinates, peers, senior management, external colleagues and associates, and sponsors
- Excellent leadership, team building, and management skills, including the ability to mentor and guide
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills

Frequently asked questions

What does a chief strategy officer do?

A Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) is a top executive who is responsible for developing and executing the overall strategic plan of an organization. Their role is to identify and evaluate growth opportunities, assess market trends and competitive landscapes, and align the organization's resources to achieve its long-term goals.

The specific duties of a CSO can vary depending on the organization, but generally include:

Developing and implementing the organization's strategic plan, including setting goals and objectives, defining priorities, and allocating resources.

Analyzing market trends and competitive landscapes to identify opportunities for growth and potential threats.

Collaborating with other executives and departments to ensure that the organization's resources are aligned with the strategic plan.

Assessing the effectiveness of the organization's current strategies and making recommendations for improvements.

Leading the development of new products, services, or business models to support the organization's growth.

Providing guidance and direction to the organization's leadership team and employees.

What skills does a chief strategy officer need?

The skills required for a CSO include:

Strong leadership skills to inspire and motivate employees and other executives.

Excellent strategic thinking and planning skills to develop and execute a comprehensive strategic plan.

Analytical skills to assess market trends, competitive landscapes, and financial data.

Excellent communication skills to effectively convey complex concepts and ideas to different stakeholders.

Interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and negotiate complex business deals.

Strong decision-making skills to make informed decisions based on incomplete or uncertain information.

Business acumen and financial literacy to understand and analyze the financial implications of strategic decisions.

Overall, a CSO is a critical member of an organization's executive team, responsible for ensuring that the organization's resources are aligned with its long-term goals and objectives and that the organization is well-positioned for growth and success in a constantly evolving marketplace.

Olivia Powell
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Last updated Sep 30

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