Global Health Director, Architecture

Global Health Director, Architecture – HDR

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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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities, continually asking : What is our impact on the world?

For nearly 60 years, HDR has delivered award-winning integrated healthcare planning and design for some of the world’s foremost medical centers and health systems. HDR is globally recognized as a leader in Health design and has been ranked #1 in Healthcare Design by Modern Healthcare Magazine 25 times.

Our clients know we understand their mission and business. Using evidence-based design methodologies, we fully integrate clinical, operational, and facility planning that supports an organization’s strategic objectives by design. Our global healthcare practice provides creative design solutions that improve the health and human condition of those we serve.

Position will be located in an existing HDR architecture office in the United States.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for business development strategies and overall practice leadership for the Health Sector at local, regional, national, and international levels. Ensure HDR’s Health Sector brand is elevated and maintained through quality design, innovative planning, client service and thought leadership on the facilities we design.
• Practice Leadership : Lead ongoing evaluation and assessment of HDR Health Sector practice across the business to identify current and desired capabilities; establish growth strategies to address delivery, resources, and skill gaps; mentor and guide leaders within offices; assist in identifying and recruiting new talent; mentor staff to improve service delivery; assist onboarding for new staff; provide content for standardized reports (bookings vs. goals, pursuit volume, budgets, win rate, etc.); participate on projects to advise clients and add value to teams.
• Brand Management : Support strategy for market sector communications to elevate HDR’s brand and thought leadership; assist with external marketing / PR and internal communications; contribute to content for internal meetings and events.
• Market Sector Infrastructure : Collaborate on monthly reports about global pursuit activity; create processes for client distribution lists; contribute content for special presentations and events.
• Business Development : Lead overall market sector business development with Regional Health Directors, establishing priorities, targets, and budgeting; develop and nurture relationships with key clients; collaborate on research, trend analyses and predictive analytics; support pursuit teams with client capture plans and proposal / interview preparation; identify strategic partnerships to support business initiatives.
• Location details : The position is aligned with HDR’s nationwide offices in the United States.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualifications

What We Believe

HDR is our company. We build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day, shaping our collaborative culture and connecting us to 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. HDR supports eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic / Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) to foster belonging and engagement. These groups have executive sponsors and are open to all employees.

HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee ownership and well-being, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance, paid time away, parental leave, holidays, a retirement plan with employer match, and tuition reimbursement. Compensation varies by skills, experience, education, and location. Example ranges are provided for planning purposes and may be adjusted.

Other Details

Primary Location : United States

Industry : Architecture

Schedule : Full-time | Employee Status : Regular | BusinessClass : Healthcare ARC | Job Posting : Jul 18, 2025

HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from qualified candidates regardless of criminal histories. We are committed to employment equity and comply with applicable laws.

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