Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Public Health, or related clinical discipline required.
Proven experience leading enterprise-wide strategic initiatives in complex organizations.
Strong knowledge of behavioral health and human services delivery systems.
Ability to analyze data and develop actionable business strategies.
Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
Responsibilities
Lead enterprise strategic planning initiatives.
Align and execute annual strategic initiatives.
Integrate Regional Affiliate strategies into the overall plan.
Conduct market strategy analysis and strategic foresight.
Provide executive and cross-functional leadership.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with healthcare advocacy support.
Retirement plan options including pre-tax and Roth contributions.
DailyPay for immediate access to earned wages.
Access to the Goga well-being platform with self-care resources.
Backup childcare, elder care, and household services through Care.com.
Confidential counseling and financial services via the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships available.
Employee discounts on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.
Full Job Description
Position Details
The Executive Director, Enterprise Strategy & Strategic Planning translates Merakey USA's enterprise strategy into a disciplined, measurable system of strategic planning and execution. Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, the role leads multi-year enterprise planning, annual strategic initiative alignment, Regional Affiliate strategy integration, performance measurement, and strategic foresight. The Vice President works across executive leadership and enterprise functions to convert strategy into actionable roadmaps, funded initiatives, measurable outcomes, governance, and executive/board reporting.
Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Master's degree required.
Preferred fields of study include Healthcare Administration, Business, Public Health, or a related clinical discipline.
Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide strategic initiatives in complex, multi-state, multi-county, or multi-entity organizations.
Strong understanding of behavioral health and human services delivery systems, including payer, regulatory, and community-based care dynamics.
Proven ability to analyze data, develop business cases, lead complex projects, translate insights into actionable strategies, and influence leaders across matrixed organizations.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and executive presentation skills.
About Merakey
Merakey is a leading provider of healthcare and human services in the USA. The company offers a wide range of services, including behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, education, and autism services. Merakey has a team of experienced professionals who provide high-quality care to individuals and families. The company has offices in more than 10 states in the USA.
