Strategic Growth Director, Health

Precision medicine At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe architecture is more than designing buildings, it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world. From healing environments and learning spaces to research labs and civic landmarks and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them. We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities. As the Strategic Growth Director you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of HDR’s Health sector, contributing to a world-renowned global healthcare design practice. We’re seeking a dynamic leader with the passion, expertise, and charisma to inspire staff and clients, drive new business, oversee our subsectors, and strengthen HDR’s exceptional reputation. The Strategic Growth Director will report directly to the Global Health Director and be responsible for collaboratively setting the vision for our focused design practice while helping drive strategic growth throughout our global Health markets. This role acts as a strategic integrator, connecting long-term vision, market intelligence, innovation, business development, thought leadership, and talent development to accelerate practice growth and differentiation. This leader will advance HDR's reputation by translating future healthcare trends—including digital health, AI-enabled care, workforce transformation, sustainability, emerging care models, and evolving patient expectations—into actionable strategies, innovative services, and measurable business outcomes. Core Responsibilities Innovation & Future-of-Healthcare Leadership Establish and maintain a future-focused innovation roadmap for the Health practice Identify emerging trends that will shape healthcare delivery, facility planning, and client priorities. Champion our subsectors to consider the future of healthcare, and support identification of emerging trends, disruptions, and opportunities that will shape healthcare delivery, infrastructure, workforce models, and patient experiences over the next decade and beyond. Advance HDR's capabilities in areas such as: Artificial Intelligence and predictive analytics Digital health and virtual care Smart hospitals and connected environments Precision medicine Robotics and automation Workforce transformation Value-based care Sustainable and regenerative healthcare environments Promote a culture of innovation, experimentation, continuous learning, and strategic foresight. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to evaluate and implement innovative solutions that improve healthcare outcomes and client value. Partner with technology leaders, healthcare providers, academic institutions, and industry innovators to evaluate and implement emerging technologies that create measurable value for clients and communities. Lead the creation of future-scenario planning and strategic foresight initiatives that help HDR and its clients anticipate market disruptions and prepare for evolving healthcare realities. Translate emerging global healthcare, technology, demographic, and societal trends into actionable business, design, and growth strategies for HDR and its clients. Sub-Sector Strategy & Market Development Partner with Subsector Leaders and Subject Matter Experts to define, strengthen, and differentiate existing sub-sector strategies, including service offerings, client targeting, thought leadership, and market positioning. Evaluate the performance, maturity, and growth potential of existing sub-sectors and recommend investments, resources, and strategic priorities to maximize market impact. Conduct ongoing market analysis and environmental scanning to identify emerging healthcare trends, evolving client needs, regulatory shifts, technological advancements, and areas of market disruption. Identify, evaluate, and recommend new sub-sector opportunities based on market demand, competitive positioning, future healthcare delivery models, and HDR's capabilities. Lead the development of business cases and growth strategies for emerging sub-sectors, including market sizing, client opportunity assessments, staffing requirements, investment needs, and revenue potential. Collaborate with subsector leaders, business development teams, and regional leadership to establish and launch new sub-sector initiatives that support long‑term growth and market diversification. Develop frameworks and metrics to monitor sub‑sector performance, market relevance, and strategic effectiveness. Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across sub‑sectors to leverage expertise, identify cross‑market opportunities, and drive innovation throughout the Health practice. Ensure sub‑sector strategies reflect future‑focused priorities, including artificial intelligence, digital health, workforce transformation, sustainability, alternative care settings, precision medicine, and emerging care delivery models. Strategic Partnerships, Investments & Growth Initiatives Identify and evaluate strategic partnerships, alliances, acquisitions, and growth investments specific to the advance of the health practice and its subsectors Conduct market assessments and strategic‑fit analyses to identify areas for expansion in coordination with North American Director, Health. Build relationships with healthcare providers, academic institutions, community organizations, technology companies, and industry innovators. Support development and execution of strategic initiatives that strengthen HDR's market position and capabilities. Thought Leadership & Brand Advancement Position HDR as a recognized leader in healthcare innovation and the future of healthcare delivery. Represent HDR through speaking engagements, industry conferences, publications, research initiatives, and professional organizations. Develop and communicate compelling perspectives on healthcare trends, innovation, and future care environments. Provide expertise on evolving healthcare delivery models, operational innovation, and future care environments. Help clients navigate industry disruption and transformation through forward‑thinking solutions. Act as a trusted advisor to healthcare executives and industry stakeholders. Talent Development & Organizational Excellence Mentor and develop emerging leaders across the Health practice. Strengthen capabilities in strategic thinking, innovation, business development, and client engagement. Support talent recruitment, retention, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives. Foster collaboration across regions, disciplines, and offices. Build a culture that embraces innovation, learning, accountability, and employee ownership. Supervisor Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and oversight for HDR's Health practice subsectors, including direct leadership and accountability for Subsector Directors, ensuring alignment with overall practice goals, growth priorities, and market opportunities. Partner with Marketing and Operations leadership to support workforce planning, staff utilization, resource allocation, and talent development across the Health practice. Mentor and develop Subsector Directors, fostering collaboration, accountability, innovation, and leadership growth. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or closely related field. Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Planning, Healthcare Administration, Business, Design, or related field. Professional registration. 15+ years of leadership experience in healthcare, consulting, architecture, planning, strategy, or related industries. Demonstrated success developing and executing strategic growth initiatives. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex organizational initiatives. Strong understanding of healthcare markets, healthcare delivery, and emerging industry trends. Ability to influence senior leaders and drive organizational change. ACHA, EDAC, LEED, or other relevant credentials. Experience with healthcare innovation, digital transformation, AI, or emerging technologies. Experience evaluating acquisitions, partnerships, or market expansion opportunities. Nationally recognized thought leadership within healthcare or professional services. Must be willing to travel. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or closely related field A minimum of 10 years consulting experience and extensive related expertise Proficiency with MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Access and Outlook Excellent interpersonal skills and strong relationship, organizational and follow-up skills An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Pay Range: San Francisco: $167,986 - $239,980; San Diego $142,142 - $203,060; Los Angeles $148,603 - $212,290; Seattle $155,064 - $221,520; Denver $142,142 - $203,060; Chicago $142,142 - $203,060; Boston $155,064 - $221,520; Minneapolis $135,681 - $193,830; Pennington $148,603 - $212,290; New York $161,525 - $230,750; Arlington $155,064 - $221,520; Richmond $135,681 - $193,830 Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Chicago Other Locations: United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Nebraska-Omaha, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-New Jersey-Pennington, United States-Virginia-Richmond, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-New York-New York, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Michigan-Detroit Industry: Architecture Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Health ARC Job Posting: Oct 27, 2026 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affluent Action and Equal Opportunity Employer ( We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr