Senior Strategy Consultant (Opportunity for Remote Work)

Job Description Summary

The Senior Planning Associate reports to the Director of Strategic Planning. The Senior Planning Associate is responsible for providing support, direction, consultation based on forecasting and modeling, market information, and other related internal and external data sources, to develop and track strategic and business plans for departments and Integrated Clinical Center of Excellence (ICCE).

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC002365 SYS - Strategic Planning

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Position Summary

The Senior Strategy Consultant serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, clinical and operational leaders, and service line teams across MUSC Health. This role leads complex strategic analyses, develops enterprise‑level insights, and translates data into clear, actionable recommendations that inform growth, access, care model design, and long‑range planning initiatives. The Senior Strategic Consultant operates with a high degree of autonomy, mentors junior team members, and plays a leadership role in advancing the Office of Strategy’s analytical capabilities and consultative impact.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Analysis & Insight Development

• Lead sophisticated market, demographic, and growth analyses across service lines, regions, and care settings to inform strategic decision‑making.

• Synthesize large, complex datasets and external market intelligence into concise, executive‑ready insights that clearly articulate implications and trade‑offs.

• Support enterprise strategic planning, Integrated Clinical Center of Excellence (ICCE) strategies, service line roadmaps, and business case development.

Executive Communication

• Develop high‑quality, leadership‑ready deliverables (e.g., board slides, executive summaries, strategy decks) that emphasize the “so what” and recommended actions.

• Present findings and recommendations to senior leaders, clinical executives, and governance bodies with clarity, confidence, and strategic judgment.

• Serve as a thought partner to stakeholders by framing options, pressure‑testing assumptions, and guiding informed decisions.

Project Leadership & Team Mentorship

• Lead multi‑workstream projects by defining scope, timelines, workplans, and deliverables; proactively manage risks and dependencies.

• Provide direction, coaching, and mentorship to Strategy Consultants, elevating their analytical rigor and strategic thinking.

• Foster a collaborative team environment while maintaining accountability for high‑quality, on‑time outputs.

Stakeholder Partnership & Credibility Building

• Build deep understanding of assigned regions, divisions, and service lines to serve as a go‑to strategic resource for internal partners.

• Collaborate effectively with clinical, operational, finance, and data teams to align strategy with execution realities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Health Administration, Economics, Finance, Public Health, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred but not required).

• 4–6+ years of experience in healthcare strategy, management consulting, analytics, health system planning, or a closely related field.

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex analyses and translate data into actionable strategic recommendations.

• Strong executive communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; Experience with visualization or analytic tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL, Tableau) preferred.

• Experience within an academic medical center or large, integrated health system.

Additional Job Description

Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent Work Experience: 2-4 years

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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