Senior Clinical Planner

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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.

We are in search of a Senior Clinical Planner to join our growing practice and world‑class health expertise.

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. Ranking as the #1 Healthcare Design firm 23 times by Modern Healthcare, 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 our clients and communities with creative design solutions that improve the health and human condition of those they serve.

The Senior Clinical Planner in HDR’s Planning group will be responsible for leading all aspects of healthcare planning efforts with our clients. This role is responsible for leading client engagements in strategic transformation, clinical planning, lean operational planning, space and functional programming, change management, and activation planning.

• Participate as project team member by supporting project leadership in all aspects of project planning, coordinating and delivery.
• Apply industry trends and innovations to strategic and master planning and programming efforts.
• Develop meeting planning, including developing research briefs, data analytics, meeting materials, best practice information, industry standards and benchmark information.
• Develop functional and space programs that reflect lean operational planning.
• Facilitate user sessions by anticipating client needs, coordinating meetings with key individuals, and documenting outcomes and key areas that need further investigation.
• Ensure the Planning team is up to date on trends and innovations for Healthcare, ES&T and Civic market sectors.
• In collaboration with regional offices and Business Development principals and leaders, lead and coordinate pursuits, focusing on targeted premier clients, and partner in the development of strategic client relationships.
• Must be able to work independently and manage multiple tasks with time‑sensitive deadlines.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to coordinate and manage other clinical planners’ work efforts on projects.
• Produce scholarly work and thought leadership, such as journal articles, conference presentations, and whitepapers.

• Provide leadership for continuous improvement efforts within Health Planning.
• Co‑create new planning and operational…