Director Of Strategic Initiatives

Director of Strategic Initiatives

Private Equity–Backed Specialty Physician Platform

Location: Flexible (U.S.); ~25% travel with in-person time twice monthly

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

The Opportunity

This role is with a national specialty physician group and is a highly visible position supporting the organization’s next phase of growth. The company has built a strong foundation through physician partnerships, organic expansion, and strategic acquisitions, and is now focused on accelerating value creation across the platform.

Backed by a leading private equity sponsor and operating in a physician-led model, the organization is investing in key growth initiatives, including expansion of ancillary services, continued M&A, and broader operational improvements to enhance both clinical and financial performance.

The Director of Strategic Initiatives will work directly with the CEO (founding physician) to drive a portfolio of the company’s highest-priority initiatives. This is a true “center of the action” role for someone looking to transition from consulting into a hands-on operating environment with significant exposure and impact.

Role Overview

The Director of Strategic Initiatives will act as a force multiplier for the CEO and leadership team—bringing structure, rigor, and execution to critical initiatives across the business. The role is intentionally broad and will evolve with business needs, offering exposure across strategy, operations, and growth.

Initial focus areas include development of ancillary service lines (e.g., pharmacy, ASCs, and other provider-driven initiatives), M&A strategy and integration, and enterprise-wide priorities tied to scaling the platform.

This role is best suited for someone who enjoys moving between strategy and execution, is comfortable operating in ambiguity, and is motivated by building within a fast-paced, physician-led organization.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Strategic Initiatives

• Lead a portfolio of high-priority, CEO-sponsored initiatives across growth, operations, and scalability.

• Develop and manage structured workplans, timelines, and governance frameworks to ensure effective execution.

• Partner closely with physician leaders and functional heads to drive progress and resolve key challenges.

Growth & Ancillary Services Development

• Support the development and expansion of ancillary service lines, including pharmacy, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), and other growth initiatives.

• Evaluate new opportunities and translate strategic priorities into clear, actionable plans.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive implementation and execution.

M&A Strategy & Integration

• Support the development of M&A strategy, including target identification, evaluation, and prioritization.

• Contribute to due diligence efforts and coordinate cross-functional workstreams.

• Assist in post-acquisition integration to ensure alignment and value realization.

Cross-Functional Execution

• Work across clinical, operational, finance, and business development teams to drive alignment and results.

• Bring structure to complex and ambiguous problems and translate them into actionable execution plans.

• Serve as a central coordinator across key strategic initiatives.

Executive Support & Communication

• Develop high-quality materials for executive and Board-level discussions.

• Act as a thought partner to the CEO on key strategic and operational matters.

• Track initiative progress, highlight risks, and surface key decision points.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 4–8 years of experience, with a strong foundation in a top-tier management consulting firm (e.g., Bain, McKinsey, BCG, L.E.K., EY-Parthenon).

• Experience in healthcare services, multi-site provider environments, or related sectors is required.

• Exposure to execution-focused work, including transformation, integration, or growth initiatives.

• Additional operating or in-company experience is a plus, but not required.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to structure ambiguity effectively.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across stakeholders and drive initiatives forward.

• Excellent communication skills and strong executive presence.

• Willingness to travel (~25%) and spend time in-person with leadership twice monthly.

Why This Role

This is a unique opportunity to work directly with the CEO in a high-impact role within a scaled, private equity-backed healthcare platform. The position offers broad exposure to strategic priorities and the opportunity to meaningfully influence business direction.

For candidates transitioning from consulting, this role provides a compelling pathway into an operating environment with real ownership, visibility, and long-term growth potential.