Strategy Lead Jobs in Boston, MA
Strategy Lead jobs in Boston are concentrated in the Seaport District, Back Bay, and Kendall Square, with strong demand across biotech, financial services, and management consulting. Employers actively hiring include CVS Health, UCB, and Whoop. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Overview
A career with us means you’ll work alongside exceptional people and be empowered to reach your professional and personal goals. Our employees are at the foundation of what enables MassMutual to deliver on our purpose to help people secure their futures and protect the ones they love.
We embrace the idea that we all are stronger and better through our support for one another. We strive to create a culture where employees feel valued and are celebrated for who they are.
Job Description
Strategy Lead, Business Strategy
MassMutual is a Fortune 100 financial services company with scaled businesses across insurance, wealth management, and asset management.
Within the Corporate Strategy team, the Business Strategy team helps MassMutual leaders define priorities, evaluate growth opportunities, and make higher-quality strategic decisions in a changing financial services landscape.
As a Strategy Lead, you will partner with executives and senior leadership teams to turn complex business questions into fact-based insights, actionable recommendations, and measurable business impact.
This role offers many of the best elements of top-tier strategy consulting or similar work:
Exposure to senior executives and highly consequential business decisions
Opportunities to tackle the organization's most important strategic questions
A wide variety of business challenges across multiple parts of the enterprise
Significant responsibility and leadership opportunities early in your tenure
Coaching, mentorship, and ongoing professional development
While avoiding many of the traditional downsides:
Limited travel
The opportunity to see recommendations translated into action
Deep business context and long-term relationships with stakeholders
Direct visibility into the outcomes and impact of your work
The Team
The Business Strategy team serves as an internal strategy function for MassMutual’s business, with a focus on our revenue-generating areas of the enterprise. We work directly with executives and senior leadership teams on questions such as:
How should MassMutual evolve its affiliated distribution model to win in a rapidly changing advice landscape?
Where should we invest to drive long-term growth across insurance, wealth management, and institutional solutions?
What competitive threats and opportunities should inform our strategic priorities?
How can emerging trends create meaningful differentiation?
What choices will have the greatest impact on advisor, customer, and business outcomes?
The team focuses on four core areas:
Supporting Executive and Senior Leadership Team decision-making through high-impact strategy engagements
Advancing MassMutual's affiliated distribution and wealth management strategy toward holistic financial advice and sustainable growth
Providing thought leadership and strategic direction on third party distribution, product, marketing, and business model evolution
Managing the firm-wide Strategic Partnerships program, inclusive of building this function out further
The team brings backgrounds in strategy consulting, insurance, wealth management, and corporate strategy, with a shared focus on practical impact.
The Impact
As a Strategy Lead, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and help shape the strategic direction of critical parts of the business.
Your efforts will focus on:
Leading complex strategic projects that influence executive decision-making across affiliated distribution, wealth management, product, brand, marketing, institutional solutions, and third party distribution:
Structuring ambiguous business challenges into clear hypotheses, analytical workplans, and actionable recommendations
Synthesizing quantitative and qualitative insights into compelling executive-level communications
Driving stakeholder engagement across a broad range of business partners and leadership teams
Partnering with analysts to conduct research, develop analyses, and deliver high-quality strategic recommendations
Helping shape the strategic trajectory of our businesses through both formal strategy projects and ongoing thought leadership
Developing perspectives on industry trends, competitive dynamics, regulatory developments, emerging technologies, and evolving customer expectations
Developing and collaborating with partners across the enterprise on Board strategy deliverables including macro analysis of the external and competitive environment
Managing enterprise wide relationships with Strategic Partner firms, driving alignment and identification of additional partnership opportunities
Coaching and mentoring analysts while contributing to the development of the broader Business Strategy function
The strongest Strategy Leads combine rigorous problem solving with excellent judgment, communication, and relationship-building capabilities.
Successful team members demonstrate:
Insatiable intellectual curiosity and a genuine desire to learn
The ability to quickly understand complex business issues and identify the questions that matter most
Strong executive presence and the ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders
Exceptional analytical skills paired with practical business judgment
A collaborative, low-ego approach to working across organizational boundaries
A strong nose for value, helping leaders prioritize the opportunities that will drive the greatest impact
A commitment to developing others through coaching, mentorship, and active feedback
We believe strategy is ultimately about influence. The best recommendations create value only when they are understood, embraced, and acted upon by the organization.
Minimum Qualifications
3+ years of strategy consulting, corporate strategy, business strategy, or equivalent experience with a strong record of performance, inclusive of leading strategy projects from end-to-end
5+ years of total professional experience
Demonstrated experience independently leading substantial portions of strategy projects
Bachelor's degree from a leading college or university
Proven ability to structure complex problems and prioritize analysis
Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative information and generate meaningful insights
Strong executive communication and presentation skills
Experience creating concise, compelling, and data-driven materials for senior leaders
Track record of coaching, mentoring, and developing junior team members
Ability to build trusted, high-impact relationships across a broad range of stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Strategy consulting experience at a top-tier management consulting firm
Graduate degree from a leading university or business school
Experience in insurance, wealth management, asset management, retirement, or broader financial services
Familiarity with distribution strategy, advisor business models, product strategy, marketing strategy, or customer growth initiatives
What to Expect as Part of MassMutual
MassMutual offers the opportunity to do meaningful work within a purpose-driven organization that values long-term impact over short-term outcomes. In this role, you can expect:
Clear areas of ownership and accountability, with work that connects directly to company and customer outcomes
A collaborative environment where perspectives are welcomed
Access to learning, development, and internal networks that support continuous growth and skill-building over time
Employee-led communities and forums that foster connection, learning, and inclusion across the organization
A culture grounded in integrity, responsibility, and stewardship—supported by a company with a strong legacy and a future-focused mindset
#LI-LS1
MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
California residents: For detailed information about your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please visit our California Consumer Privacy Act Disclosures page.
MassMutual will accept applications on an ongoing basis until such time as a candidate has been offered employment. The job description includes the main duties of this position, which may evolve over time. You may be required to perform other duties not listed.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Salary Range: $167,800-$220,200
Award-Winning Culture
MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company operated for the benefit of our members and participating policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to provide financial well-being for all Americans. It’s more than our company structure — it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources and rely on each other when it counts.
We strive to build a thriving community where everyone is valued, included, and feels that they belong.
At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.
How We Work
MassMutual’s flexible workplace approach combines the importance of connecting in person and the flexibility of working remotely. Our hybrid model puts collaboration first with employees coming in at least three days per week to our spectacular campus settings and also enjoying the flexibility of remote Fridays, company-wide remote weeks, and a bank of flexible remote weeks to use throughout the year.
Benefits for the whole you (and your loved ones)
There’s more to your life than your job and there’s more to your aspirations than a paycheck. We take a holistic view of compensation and benefits that provides the flexibility to create a healthy balance in your life for work, family, and community. We offer the benefits you’d expect, like medical, dental, 401(k), and generous vacation time, but we also offer ones you might not expect, like three paid days for volunteering, a $1,250 annual Well-Being Wallet, and up to 320 hours of caregiver leave.
Explore some of our offerings below.
Paid Time Off
- In addition to generous vacation time, paid holidays, and flexible holidays, MassMutual offers 'take care' time to care for yourself or someone you love—whether for physical illness or mental health.
Health & Well-Being
In addition to top-line medical and dental coverage, personalized mental health solutions, on-site and virtual health coaching, and much more, MassMutual reimburses employees up to $1,250 per year for eligible expenses supporting mental, physical, and financial well-being.
Financial Well-Being
In addition to competitive salaries and bonuses, educational assistance programs, and much more, MassMutual offers up to a 10% total 401(k) benefit, consisting of a 5% company match and a 5% annual contribution.
Taking Care
MassMutual offers generous maternity and parental leaves, as well as bereavement leave to mourn the loss of a loved one (and the employee defines 'loved one'). In addition, we offer up to 320 hours of caregiver leave to help employees support loved ones in times of need.
Giving Back
MassMutual offers three paid days for employees to volunteer with eligible nonprofits of their choice, and the MassMutual Foundation matches employee donation dollars to eligible nonprofit organizations up to $5,000 annually.
Commuter Benefits
MassMutual offers a Qualified Commuter Program through which eligible employees can pay qualified workplace commuting expenses with before-tax dollars, as well as a commuter wallet option for employees based at Boston and NYC campuses.
Overview
A career with us means you’ll work alongside exceptional people and be empowered to reach your professional and personal goals. Our employees are at the foundation of what enables MassMutual to deliver on our purpose to help people secure their futures and protect the ones they love.
We embrace the idea that we all are stronger and better through our support for one another. We strive to create a culture where employees feel valued and are celebrated for who they are.
Job Description
Strategy Lead, Business Strategy
MassMutual is a Fortune 100 financial services company with scaled businesses across insurance, wealth management, and asset management.
Within the Corporate Strategy team, the Business Strategy team helps MassMutual leaders define priorities, evaluate growth opportunities, and make higher-quality strategic decisions in a changing financial services landscape.
As a Strategy Lead, you will partner with executives and senior leadership teams to turn complex business questions into fact-based insights, actionable recommendations, and measurable business impact.
This role offers many of the best elements of top-tier strategy consulting or similar work:
Exposure to senior executives and highly consequential business decisions
Opportunities to tackle the organization's most important strategic questions
A wide variety of business challenges across multiple parts of the enterprise
Significant responsibility and leadership opportunities early in your tenure
Coaching, mentorship, and ongoing professional development
While avoiding many of the traditional downsides:
Limited travel
The opportunity to see recommendations translated into action
Deep business context and long-term relationships with stakeholders
Direct visibility into the outcomes and impact of your work
The Team
The Business Strategy team serves as an internal strategy function for MassMutual’s business, with a focus on our revenue-generating areas of the enterprise. We work directly with executives and senior leadership teams on questions such as:
How should MassMutual evolve its affiliated distribution model to win in a rapidly changing advice landscape?
Where should we invest to drive long-term growth across insurance, wealth management, and institutional solutions?
What competitive threats and opportunities should inform our strategic priorities?
How can emerging trends create meaningful differentiation?
What choices will have the greatest impact on advisor, customer, and business outcomes?
The team focuses on four core areas:
Supporting Executive and Senior Leadership Team decision-making through high-impact strategy engagements
Advancing MassMutual's affiliated distribution and wealth management strategy toward holistic financial advice and sustainable growth
Providing thought leadership and strategic direction on third party distribution, product, marketing, and business model evolution
Managing the firm-wide Strategic Partnerships program, inclusive of building this function out further
The team brings backgrounds in strategy consulting, insurance, wealth management, and corporate strategy, with a shared focus on practical impact.
The Impact
As a Strategy Lead, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and help shape the strategic direction of critical parts of the business.
Your efforts will focus on:
Leading complex strategic projects that influence executive decision-making across affiliated distribution, wealth management, product, brand, marketing, institutional solutions, and third party distribution:
Structuring ambiguous business challenges into clear hypotheses, analytical workplans, and actionable recommendations
Synthesizing quantitative and qualitative insights into compelling executive-level communications
Driving stakeholder engagement across a broad range of business partners and leadership teams
Partnering with analysts to conduct research, develop analyses, and deliver high-quality strategic recommendations
Helping shape the strategic trajectory of our businesses through both formal strategy projects and ongoing thought leadership
Developing perspectives on industry trends, competitive dynamics, regulatory developments, emerging technologies, and evolving customer expectations
Developing and collaborating with partners across the enterprise on Board strategy deliverables including macro analysis of the external and competitive environment
Managing enterprise wide relationships with Strategic Partner firms, driving alignment and identification of additional partnership opportunities
Coaching and mentoring analysts while contributing to the development of the broader Business Strategy function
The strongest Strategy Leads combine rigorous problem solving with excellent judgment, communication, and relationship-building capabilities.
Successful team members demonstrate:
Insatiable intellectual curiosity and a genuine desire to learn
The ability to quickly understand complex business issues and identify the questions that matter most
Strong executive presence and the ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders
Exceptional analytical skills paired with practical business judgment
A collaborative, low-ego approach to working across organizational boundaries
A strong nose for value, helping leaders prioritize the opportunities that will drive the greatest impact
A commitment to developing others through coaching, mentorship, and active feedback
We believe strategy is ultimately about influence. The best recommendations create value only when they are understood, embraced, and acted upon by the organization.
Minimum Qualifications
3+ years of strategy consulting, corporate strategy, business strategy, or equivalent experience with a strong record of performance, inclusive of leading strategy projects from end-to-end
5+ years of total professional experience
Demonstrated experience independently leading substantial portions of strategy projects
Bachelor's degree from a leading college or university
Proven ability to structure complex problems and prioritize analysis
Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative information and generate meaningful insights
Strong executive communication and presentation skills
Experience creating concise, compelling, and data-driven materials for senior leaders
Track record of coaching, mentoring, and developing junior team members
Ability to build trusted, high-impact relationships across a broad range of stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Strategy consulting experience at a top-tier management consulting firm
Graduate degree from a leading university or business school
Experience in insurance, wealth management, asset management, retirement, or broader financial services
Familiarity with distribution strategy, advisor business models, product strategy, marketing strategy, or customer growth initiatives
What to Expect as Part of MassMutual
MassMutual offers the opportunity to do meaningful work within a purpose-driven organization that values long-term impact over short-term outcomes. In this role, you can expect:
Clear areas of ownership and accountability, with work that connects directly to company and customer outcomes
A collaborative environment where perspectives are welcomed
Access to learning, development, and internal networks that support continuous growth and skill-building over time
Employee-led communities and forums that foster connection, learning, and inclusion across the organization
A culture grounded in integrity, responsibility, and stewardship—supported by a company with a strong legacy and a future-focused mindset
#LI-LS1
MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
California residents: For detailed information about your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please visit our California Consumer Privacy Act Disclosures page.
MassMutual will accept applications on an ongoing basis until such time as a candidate has been offered employment. The job description includes the main duties of this position, which may evolve over time. You may be required to perform other duties not listed.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Salary Range: $167,800-$220,200
Award-Winning Culture
MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company operated for the benefit of our members and participating policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to provide financial well-being for all Americans. It’s more than our company structure — it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources and rely on each other when it counts.
We strive to build a thriving community where everyone is valued, included, and feels that they belong.
At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.
How We Work
MassMutual’s flexible workplace approach combines the importance of connecting in person and the flexibility of working remotely. Our hybrid model puts collaboration first with employees coming in at least three days per week to our spectacular campus settings and also enjoying the flexibility of remote Fridays, company-wide remote weeks, and a bank of flexible remote weeks to use throughout the year.
Benefits for the whole you (and your loved ones)
There’s more to your life than your job and there’s more to your aspirations than a paycheck. We take a holistic view of compensation and benefits that provides the flexibility to create a healthy balance in your life for work, family, and community. We offer the benefits you’d expect, like medical, dental, 401(k), and generous vacation time, but we also offer ones you might not expect, like three paid days for volunteering, a $1,250 annual Well-Being Wallet, and up to 320 hours of caregiver leave.
Explore some of our offerings below.
Paid Time Off
- In addition to generous vacation time, paid holidays, and flexible holidays, MassMutual offers 'take care' time to care for yourself or someone you love—whether for physical illness or mental health.
Health & Well-Being
In addition to top-line medical and dental coverage, personalized mental health solutions, on-site and virtual health coaching, and much more, MassMutual reimburses employees up to $1,250 per year for eligible expenses supporting mental, physical, and financial well-being.
Financial Well-Being
In addition to competitive salaries and bonuses, educational assistance programs, and much more, MassMutual offers up to a 10% total 401(k) benefit, consisting of a 5% company match and a 5% annual contribution.
Taking Care
MassMutual offers generous maternity and parental leaves, as well as bereavement leave to mourn the loss of a loved one (and the employee defines 'loved one'). In addition, we offer up to 320 hours of caregiver leave to help employees support loved ones in times of need.
Giving Back
MassMutual offers three paid days for employees to volunteer with eligible nonprofits of their choice, and the MassMutual Foundation matches employee donation dollars to eligible nonprofit organizations up to $5,000 annually.
Commuter Benefits
MassMutual offers a Qualified Commuter Program through which eligible employees can pay qualified workplace commuting expenses with before-tax dollars, as well as a commuter wallet option for employees based at Boston and NYC campuses.
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Strategy Lead Jobs in Boston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a strategy lead job in Boston?
The strongest path in Boston is targeting the city's dominant sectors: life sciences, financial services, and consulting. Firms in the Seaport, Back Bay, and Kendall Square hire most actively. Candidates who can show experience translating data into business decisions or leading cross-functional initiatives stand out. Familiarity with Boston's biotech and healthtech ecosystem is a genuine advantage over generalist applicants.
Which companies hire strategy leads in Boston?
Boston strategy lead roles are posted by CVS Health, UCB, and Whoop and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Boston's employer mix skews toward established financial institutions, global consulting firms, and mid-to-large life sciences companies, many of which run dedicated strategy functions out of their Boston headquarters or regional offices.
Are there remote strategy lead jobs in Boston?
Yes, though strategy lead roles tied to executive stakeholders or cross-functional program work tend to require meaningful in-office presence. About 73% of strategy lead openings tied to Boston are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with fully remote roles more common in market research, competitive intelligence, and corporate development functions within the tech and healthtech sectors.
How can I get a strategy lead job in Boston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point in Boston is through a rotational program or analyst role at one of the city's large consulting firms, healthcare systems, or financial services companies. Associate strategy or business analyst positions at employers in the Seaport and Back Bay often serve as direct pipelines. An MBA from a Boston-area school also opens doors quickly, and many local biotech and insurtech firms hire strategy associates specifically to develop into leads.
Which industries hire the most strategy leads in Boston?
Boston strategy lead roles concentrate in Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Boston's deep roots in academic medicine, asset management, and enterprise technology have made it a hub for strategy functions that require both analytical rigor and sector-specific expertise, driving consistent demand across these industries.
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