VP Strategy, Health & Science Technologies
IDEX Corporation, Northbrook, IL, United States
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With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.
Health And Science technologies Health and Science Technologies (HST) is a core business segment within IDEX, serving data center & power generation, semiconductor, pharma and life sciences, industrial, and space & defense markets, driving strong customer retention and attractive margins. We enable mission‑critical applications in workflows across Our capabilities combine deep expertise in flow, optics and materials science to precisely control liquids, gases and light. With advanced materials and application know-how, we enable high performance, precision solutions that scale with quality – from early prototypes to full production. The segment generates approximately $1.49B in revenue, with a global footprint across 10 countries, 40+ sites, ~4,000 employees and a strong runway for sustainable profitable growth.
The Vice President, HST Strategy is the segment’s strategist and growth architect. This leader sits on the HST leadership team and works closely with the Group Executive, VP of 8020 and business unit leaders to shape where the segment plays, how it wins, and how it delivers sustained outperformance.
Summary Role Overview Reporting to the Group Executive, HST, the Vice President, HST Strategy, builds and leads a best‑in‑class strategy capability that delivers sustainable, profitable growth for HST. Responsible for developing a clear differentiated segment strategy that guides portfolio choices, where‑to‑play / how‑to‑win decisions, executes priorities, and is understood and used by Presidents and GMs across the segment. The role is accountable for enabling the segment to sustain profitable growth above market in support of future vision, including ownership of inorganic funnel health – identification, cultivation and execution.
This leader acts as the strategic architect and execution partner to the Group Executive. They define and embed the segment strategy and portfolio choices, shape major long‑term direction, go‑to‑market shifts, and prioritize the top organic and inorganic growth bets. The VP leads a high‑performing strategy team, partners closely with business and commercial leaders, and ensures that strategic initiatives, innovation, and AI deliver measurable impact on revenue, margin, and enterprise value.
What’s Unique and Exciting About this Role:
Entrepreneurial environment with strategy as a critical role
Company with a track record of performance, strong culture and operating model
Access to and frequent interaction with Executive Leadership Team
Strong voice in shaping enterprise business and long term growth strategies
Opportunity to lead change and transformation to drive cross‑business unit synergy and growth opportunities
Responsibilities
Responsible for the development of quality strategic plans differentiated with strong analytics and action plans
Proactively delivers strategic decisions and external messaging which are grounded in credible, differentiated market, customer, and competitive insight, enhancing investor and leadership confidence.
Define and embed the segment strategy, growth priorities, and portfolio choices.
Shape long‑term direction and major go‑to‑market shifts across markets, customers, channels, and geographies.
Prioritize and oversee execution of the segment’s top organic and inorganic growth bets.
Own inorganic funnel identification, cultivation and execution aligned with segment strategy, partnering with Corporate Development.
Own synergy goals in partnership with business leaders
Establish governance, KPIs, and value tracking so initiatives, innovation, and AI deliver clear financial impact.
Innovation and AI are integrated into strategy as disciplined, value‑creating levers, not experiments on the side.
Lead and develop a high‑performing strategy team and elevate strategy capabilities across the segment.
Provide a clear, data driven segment narrative that supports Investor Relations and aligns with the enterprise story, includes proactive IR support with market insights and implications
Build durable capability in strategy, advanced analytics, and strategic execution at the segment, platform, and business unit levels
How Success Will Be Measured
Segment growth in alignment with strategic plan
Quality, strategic fit, and throughput of the M&A and inorganic growth pipeline
Value delivered by top strategic and innovation initiatives (revenue, margin, return on investment)
Innovation vitality (e.g., revenue from new products/offerings) and adoption of key AI enabled use cases
Strength, clarity, and adoption of the segment strategy across business units and functions
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
Approximately 12+ years of experience in strategy, corporate development, or related roles.
Background in industrials, dynamic technology business, manufacturing, or other complex B2B environments strongly preferred.
Experience in a top tier strategy consulting firm and/or in a corporate strategy leadership role.
Proven track record designing and executing growth strategies that deliver above market performance.
Experience with M&A strategy, pipeline development, and business case creation; exposure to due diligence and integration is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high performing teams and to influence senior executives in a matrixed, global organization.
Comfortable working with data, advanced analytics, and AI use cases as a business leader (not necessarily as a technical expert).
Attributes & Skills
Strong strategic thinker who simplifies complexity and makes clear choices
Highly analytical and comfortable working with data, financials, and market insight
Proven ability to turn strategy into execution and measurable business results
Executive presence with strong influencing and relationship building‑building skills
Clear, concise communicator and storyteller for senior leaders and investors
Collaborative, low ego leader who builds and develops high‑performing teams
Growth‑mindset with a proactive drive for results, curious, and comfortable with ambiguity and change
High integrity, sound judgment, and a strong sense of ownership for outcomes
Understanding of how to find, collect and evaluate credible market intelligence
Talent Champion who fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration and execution
Ability to lead and develop standard work and key business processes to effectively lead Strategy function
Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?
Total Rewards The compensation range for this position is $248,600.00 - $372,800.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.
Benefits Package Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/
IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.
Attention Applicants If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Artificial intelligence is not used to screen, assess or select applicants.
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With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.
Health And Science technologies Health and Science Technologies (HST) is a core business segment within IDEX, serving data center & power generation, semiconductor, pharma and life sciences, industrial, and space & defense markets, driving strong customer retention and attractive margins. We enable mission‑critical applications in workflows across Our capabilities combine deep expertise in flow, optics and materials science to precisely control liquids, gases and light. With advanced materials and application know-how, we enable high performance, precision solutions that scale with quality – from early prototypes to full production. The segment generates approximately $1.49B in revenue, with a global footprint across 10 countries, 40+ sites, ~4,000 employees and a strong runway for sustainable profitable growth.
The Vice President, HST Strategy is the segment’s strategist and growth architect. This leader sits on the HST leadership team and works closely with the Group Executive, VP of 8020 and business unit leaders to shape where the segment plays, how it wins, and how it delivers sustained outperformance.
Summary Role Overview Reporting to the Group Executive, HST, the Vice President, HST Strategy, builds and leads a best‑in‑class strategy capability that delivers sustainable, profitable growth for HST. Responsible for developing a clear differentiated segment strategy that guides portfolio choices, where‑to‑play / how‑to‑win decisions, executes priorities, and is understood and used by Presidents and GMs across the segment. The role is accountable for enabling the segment to sustain profitable growth above market in support of future vision, including ownership of inorganic funnel health – identification, cultivation and execution.
This leader acts as the strategic architect and execution partner to the Group Executive. They define and embed the segment strategy and portfolio choices, shape major long‑term direction, go‑to‑market shifts, and prioritize the top organic and inorganic growth bets. The VP leads a high‑performing strategy team, partners closely with business and commercial leaders, and ensures that strategic initiatives, innovation, and AI deliver measurable impact on revenue, margin, and enterprise value.
What’s Unique and Exciting About this Role:
Entrepreneurial environment with strategy as a critical role
Company with a track record of performance, strong culture and operating model
Access to and frequent interaction with Executive Leadership Team
Strong voice in shaping enterprise business and long term growth strategies
Opportunity to lead change and transformation to drive cross‑business unit synergy and growth opportunities
Responsibilities
Responsible for the development of quality strategic plans differentiated with strong analytics and action plans
Proactively delivers strategic decisions and external messaging which are grounded in credible, differentiated market, customer, and competitive insight, enhancing investor and leadership confidence.
Define and embed the segment strategy, growth priorities, and portfolio choices.
Shape long‑term direction and major go‑to‑market shifts across markets, customers, channels, and geographies.
Prioritize and oversee execution of the segment’s top organic and inorganic growth bets.
Own inorganic funnel identification, cultivation and execution aligned with segment strategy, partnering with Corporate Development.
Own synergy goals in partnership with business leaders
Establish governance, KPIs, and value tracking so initiatives, innovation, and AI deliver clear financial impact.
Innovation and AI are integrated into strategy as disciplined, value‑creating levers, not experiments on the side.
Lead and develop a high‑performing strategy team and elevate strategy capabilities across the segment.
Provide a clear, data driven segment narrative that supports Investor Relations and aligns with the enterprise story, includes proactive IR support with market insights and implications
Build durable capability in strategy, advanced analytics, and strategic execution at the segment, platform, and business unit levels
How Success Will Be Measured
Segment growth in alignment with strategic plan
Quality, strategic fit, and throughput of the M&A and inorganic growth pipeline
Value delivered by top strategic and innovation initiatives (revenue, margin, return on investment)
Innovation vitality (e.g., revenue from new products/offerings) and adoption of key AI enabled use cases
Strength, clarity, and adoption of the segment strategy across business units and functions
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
Approximately 12+ years of experience in strategy, corporate development, or related roles.
Background in industrials, dynamic technology business, manufacturing, or other complex B2B environments strongly preferred.
Experience in a top tier strategy consulting firm and/or in a corporate strategy leadership role.
Proven track record designing and executing growth strategies that deliver above market performance.
Experience with M&A strategy, pipeline development, and business case creation; exposure to due diligence and integration is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high performing teams and to influence senior executives in a matrixed, global organization.
Comfortable working with data, advanced analytics, and AI use cases as a business leader (not necessarily as a technical expert).
Attributes & Skills
Strong strategic thinker who simplifies complexity and makes clear choices
Highly analytical and comfortable working with data, financials, and market insight
Proven ability to turn strategy into execution and measurable business results
Executive presence with strong influencing and relationship building‑building skills
Clear, concise communicator and storyteller for senior leaders and investors
Collaborative, low ego leader who builds and develops high‑performing teams
Growth‑mindset with a proactive drive for results, curious, and comfortable with ambiguity and change
High integrity, sound judgment, and a strong sense of ownership for outcomes
Understanding of how to find, collect and evaluate credible market intelligence
Talent Champion who fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration and execution
Ability to lead and develop standard work and key business processes to effectively lead Strategy function
Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?
Total Rewards The compensation range for this position is $248,600.00 - $372,800.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.
Benefits Package Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/
IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.
Attention Applicants If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Artificial intelligence is not used to screen, assess or select applicants.
Job Family Marketing
Business Unit BU: HST Leaders
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