Corporate Strategy Director

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds. As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised. What You Can Expect Responsible for supporting the development and execution of Zimmer Biomet’s overall strategic roadmap. Drives critical strategic initiatives across the enterprise, facilitates strategic prioritization processes, and ensures the organization is focused on the most impactful opportunities for growth and value creation. Partners closely with senior leadership, group strategy teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate rigorous analysis into actionable strategic recommendations. How You'll Create Impact Support the design, deployment, and ongoing management of the Annual Strategic Planning Process, ensuring alignment across the enterprise and driving continuous improvement of the planning framework Conduct rigorous landscape assessments including competitive intelligence, market analysis, white space identification, and emerging trend evaluation to inform strategic priorities Perform research and financial analysis to support new market landscaping and strategic opportunity identification Translate complex analytical findings into clear, evidence-based recommendations that shape the strategic roadmap and priorities for senior leadership Apply strategic frameworks to analyze problems and develop solutions that advance the company’s competitive position Manage enterprise-level strategic initiatives sponsored by Senior Management, driving cross-functional execution and accountability Develop and maintain strong relationships with group strategy partners, business unit leaders, and regional teams to ensure strategic alignment and effective collaboration Collaborate with internal stakeholders across commercial, clinical, regulatory, and finance functions, communicating complex strategic and analytical findings clearly to support cross-functional decision-making Perform analysis of data to support market understanding and corporate strategic planning What Makes You Stand Out Strategic Thinking — Ability to apply strategic frameworks to analyze complex problems, identify opportunities, and develop actionable solutions Analytical Rigor — Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, including strong ability to synthesize complex, multi-source data into clear, evidence-based findings and recommendations Leadership — Demonstrated experience leading large, complex cross-functional initiatives and high-performing teams, regardless of reporting relationship Communication — Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills with the ability to simplify and communicate complicated concepts to all levels of the organization, including C-Suite Executives and Business Leaders Critical Thinking & Problem Solving — Ability to anticipate potential risks and issues that may impede the strategic agenda and determine mitigating actions Solutions Oriented — Ability to quickly synthesize complex or difficult issues and develop an approach or solution to address Dealing with Ambiguity — Comfortable handling risk and uncertainty, managing multiple competing priorities, and driving for clarity and results in dynamic environments Financial Literacy — Solid understanding of financial analysis and its application to strategic decision-making Relationship Building — Professional presence and maturity to work credibly across all levels of the organization Hands-on, self-starter, team-oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible Your Background Preferred Qualification: MBA or advanced degree in a relevant discipline Preferred Qualification: 12+ years in strategy, corporate development, or management consulting in life sciences or MedTech Preferred Qualification: Previous MedTech experience with understanding of the business Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of relevant experience, or Associate's Degree and 10 years of relevant experience, or High School Diploma or Equivalent and 12 years of relevant experience AMER Travel Expectations Up to 30% This role has a salary range of $187,000-250,000 annually with additional compensation to be earned through bonus opportunity. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability