Chief Strategy Officer
Date: Nov 25, 2025
Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46202
Organization: HHC
Division:Eskenazi Health
Sub-Division: Hospital
Req ID: 24680
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Varied
Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 327-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus as well as at 10 Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.
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Officials/Exempt
Shape the Future of Healthcare at Eskenazi Health
Eskenazi Health is seeking a visionary Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) to lead the development and execution of our strategic plan. This executive role is pivotal in driving organizational performance through data-driven decision-making, innovative planning, and effective governance structures that align with our mission, vision, and values.
About the Role
The CSO partners closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to evaluate, prioritize, and implement strategic initiatives that advance Eskenazi Health’s position as a leading academic health system. This role oversees multiple teams responsible for strategic planning, business development, performance improvement, and analytics.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct the creation and execution of Eskenazi Health’s strategic plan.
- Lead a data-driven approach to evaluating opportunities and improving organizational performance.
- Establish governance processes that ensure transparency and alignment across the health system.
- Oversee business analytics infrastructure and monitor success metrics for strategic initiatives.
- Foster a culture of inquiry, creativity, and accountability through data utilization.
- Mentor and develop leaders within the division, ensuring succession planning.
- Collaborate with senior leaders to troubleshoot complex operational challenges and redesign processes.
Qualifications
A top candidate will hold a master’s degree and bring at least 10 years of progressive experience in healthcare operations or business development, including seven years in leadership roles. Lean or Lean Six Sigma certification is required, along with a proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional teams and drive performance improvement initiatives.
Additionally, the ideal candidate will demonstrate strong strategic thinking, exceptional organizational and project management skills, and advanced problem-solving abilities. Experience in academic medical centers is preferred, and success in applying data-driven decision-making and clear communication with diverse stakeholders is essential.
Why Eskenazi Health?
Eskenazi Health is nationally recognized as one of the 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. We offer a collaborative environment where innovation and leadership drive meaningful impact on patient care and community health. Join us and help shape the future of healthcare in Indianapolis.
Accredited by The Joint Commission and named one of the nation’s 150 best places to work by Becker’s Hospital Review for four consecutive years and Forbes list of best places to work for women, and Forbes list of America’s best midsize employers’ Eskenazi Health’s programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city’s primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana, the first community mental health center in Indiana and the Eskenazi Health Center Primary Care – Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, just to name a few.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis