VP of Strategy

The Vice President of Strategy is a senior executive responsible for developing, advancing, and operationalizing the strategic direction of UF Health’s Clinical Enterprise. This leader will champion enterprise-wide strategic planning, market positioning, and long-term growth efforts. Working closely with executive leadership, the VP will lead a systemwide strategy function that integrates data-driven decision-making, prioritization frameworks, and cross-regional alignment to support UF Health’s mission and transformation agenda.

Strategic Planning & System Alignment

• Lead the development and execution of the Clinical Enterprise’s strategic plan in collaboration with senior and regional leadership.
• Facilitate systemwide strategic planning processes and oversee integrated annual planning cycles.
• Promote strategic alignment across regions, departments, and clinical service lines to drive growth and value-based transformation.

Enterprise Strategy Execution

• Establish and oversee planning infrastructure, tools, and governance processes to ensure accountability and transparency.
• Coordinate strategic goal tracking and system performance reporting for leadership and governance bodies.
• Manage cross-functional initiatives that advance enterprise transformation and market leadership.

Market Intelligence & Growth Prioritization

• Evaluate current market intelligence tools, data sources, and vendor contracts for alignment and optimization.
• Develop a standardized market intelligence reporting format and systemwide sharing cadence.
• Complete a comprehensive assessment of UF Health’s markets and emerging trends.

Growth Strategy & Service Line Development

• Design and implement a standardized framework for growth planning and prioritization across the system.
• Aggregate and assess existing service line and regional growth plans, investments, and tactics.
• Co-lead the establishment of a Clinical Enterprise Strategy Council to guide strategic priorities and engagement.

Strategic Partnerships

• Support the evaluation and analysis of key strategic partnerships, including joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Collaborate with legal, financial, and operational leaders to ensure due diligence and integration planning.

Initial Priorities (First 12 Months):

1. Optimize Market Intelligence Infrastructure:
• Standardize reporting and cadence for market and trend data across UF Health.
• Evaluate existing tools and contracts; deliver a current state market assessment.
2. Establish Growth Planning Framework:
• Develop a systemwide prioritization model for growth strategies and service lines.
• Inventory and align existing growth investments and initiatives.
3. Launch Clinical Enterprise Strategy Council:
• Co-develop the council’s structure and charter, lead engagement with key stakeholders.
4. Lead Systemwide Strategic Planning Process:
• Partner with EVP to initiate and guide the next enterprise-wide strategic planning cycle.
5. Advance Strategic Partnership Planning:
• Provide strategic support and analysis for potential partnerships and affiliations.

Education:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, Public Health, or a related field required.

Experience:

• 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience in health system strategy, planning, transformation, or corporate development.
• Proven ability to lead strategic planning efforts in a complex, multi-entity healthcare environment.

Skills and Competencies:

• Expertise in strategic frameworks, data analysis, and market evaluation.
• Ability to foster collaboration and influence across a matrixed organization.
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong understanding of healthcare trends, systems integration, and value-based care models.