Full-Time

Director – Strategic

Healthcare

Microsoft

Microsoft

10,001+ employees

Develops software, OS, and cloud services

Compensation Overview

CA$142.8k - CA$214.9k/yr

Montreal, QC, Canada + 1 more

More locations: Quebec City, QC, Canada

In Person

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Salesforce
AWS
Requirements
  • Bachelor Degree and 10 or more years of experience working in an industry such as financial services, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, energy, government, education, or technology and driving digital transformation, or a Master Degree and 9 or more years of experience, or 13 or more years of equivalent experience.
  • 6 or more years of experience making recommendations to or collaborating with mid-to-senior level executives.
  • 8 or more years of experience closing large and complex business agreements and deals.
  • Proven history of driving growth in market share and achieving sales targets.
  • Extensive professional customer network within the healthcare industry.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the development and application of a mature multi-year customer account plan based on proven methodologies to maintain a sustainable long-term business portfolio.
  • Lead strategies for assigned healthcare accounts to yield high-volume sales and open new opportunities for Microsoft and its partners aligned to goals, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Proactively solicit customer feedback on needs, products, and features to develop targeted strategies and articulate growth opportunities.
  • Influence internal and external stakeholders to drive change on behalf of the customer and enhance team capabilities and Microsoft offerings.
  • Lead efforts with vertical industry partners and technical decision makers to develop and promote mutually beneficial tailored account plans.
  • Orchestrate a diverse team of industry experts to execute account plans, ensuring accountability and revenue growth.
  • Leverage internal networks to strengthen knowledge of industry trends, competitors such as Amazon Web Services and Salesforce, and customer business priorities.
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of customer business needs and priorities to deliver insights on business strategy and digital transformation.
  • Elevate stakeholder relationships through multiple levels of the customer organization to secure buy-in and expand collaboration into other areas of the organization.
  • Own the development of strategies showcasing the value of innovative cloud offerings, Artificial Intelligence, and Copilot based on industry trends.
  • Establish trust and loyalty with C-level business decision makers by providing up-to-date insights and acting as a trusted advisor.
  • Create and qualify new large-scale strategic opportunities within accounts using consultative selling skills.
  • Develop and present compelling value proposition presentations and specialized business plans using business cases to connect decision makers to the broader Microsoft solutions portfolio.
  • Address complex political blockers and drive execution for the customer by leveraging deep connections throughout the organization.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree and 13 or more years of experience working in an industry such as financial services, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, energy, government, education, or technology and driving digital transformation.
  • Master Degree and 11 or more years of experience working in an industry such as financial services, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, energy, government, education, or technology and driving digital transformation.

Microsoft develops software, devices, and cloud services. Windows is an operating system that runs on personal computers, Office provides productivity apps, and Azure offers cloud computing and developer tools. The company differentiates itself with a large, integrated ecosystem of software, devices, and services, plus long-standing partnerships with PC makers and a broad enterprise footprint. Its goal is to put a computer on every desk and in every home, and to extend that reach through cloud services, professional networking (LinkedIn), and gaming.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Redmond, Washington

Founded

1975

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What believers are saying

  • Africa data centers expand to $4.58B by 2031, led by Microsoft in South Africa and Nigeria.
  • AI revenue hits $37B run rate with 123% growth in Q3 fiscal 2026.
  • MDASH AI discovers 500+ vulnerabilities in five months, enhancing security leadership.

What critics are saying

  • Rokos Capital cuts Microsoft stake 66% in Q4 2025 despite Azure growth.
  • AWS captures 28% market with $37.6B Q1 revenue, outpacing Azure's $34.7B.
  • Windows OEM revenue drops 1% in FY2026 Q3 amid post-Windows 10 decline.

What makes Microsoft unique

  • Microsoft pioneered PC software with Altair BASIC in 1975 for MITS Altair 8800.
  • MS-DOS deal with IBM in 1980 established Microsoft as OS leader.
  • Azure achieves 40% growth in Q1 2026, topping cloud infrastructure expansion.

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