Chief Strategy Officer

Overview

The Chief Strategy Officer of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is a senior executive responsible for shaping and advancing the Association’s long-term strategic agenda in service of the Blue Cross Blue Shield System and its independent member Plans.

Compensation & Benefits

The hiring range for this role is $279,200 to $418,000, with potential for bonus incentive pay. Benefits include paid time off, 11 holidays, comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, a lifestyle spending account, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise Strategy & Vision: Develop multi-year strategic plans and actionable roadmaps aligned with mission and priorities.
• Stakeholder Leadership: Collaborate with the CEO, Board, and Plan leadership to drive Systemwide initiatives.
• Market Intelligence: Analyze external healthcare trends, competitive forces, and regulatory changes to inform strategy.
• Innovation & Growth: Identify strategic partnerships and growth opportunities to enhance value for Plans and members.
• Executive Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing strategy organization, ensuring disciplined execution and accountability.

Required Qualifications & Experience

15+ years in corporate strategy, healthcare, management consulting or related fields; experience in complex, matrixed, or federated environments; proven track record influencing at Board and C-suite levels; strong analytical and strategic problem-solving capabilities; Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Leadership Attributes

• Enterprise-minded with balanced national strategy and local autonomy.
• Strategic and pragmatic vision-setting with execution focus.
• Trusted advisor with credibility and discretion.
• Collaborative influencer without formal authority.
• Mission-driven approach to healthcare improvement.

Key skills/competency

Strategy, Healthcare, Leadership, Innovation, Planning, Analysis, Governance, Execution, Collaboration, Market Intelligence