About the Role
The Strategist, Corning International supports the evolution of CINT Strategy from foundational capability-building to broader competency development across CINT-managed regions. This role requires a balance of strategic thinking and strategy deployment/implementation experience. The Strategist will own the CINT market view, help develop processes for new CINT workstreams, facilitate regional strategy refreshes, and provide analytical and execution support for CINT Strategy. The role is intended to strengthen cross-region execution of key priorities while building CINT’s strategic capability to better serve Corning’s interests across regions.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the CINT market view across regions for the annual strategy cycle, including alignment with MAPs; lead identified workstreams supporting the annual division strategy review.
- Partner with Corporate Development and CINT regional leadership/strategy teams to define and operationalize the CINT/Corp Dev engagement model; support pipeline development and market scanning across regions.
- Support and, where appropriate, own workstreams within strategic projects to help scale priority programs across regions.
- Facilitate regional strategy refresh efforts in partnership with regional MAP and functional representatives.
- Strengthen cross-region execution of strategic priorities by connecting stakeholders across Corning MAPs and functions, synthesizing insights, and driving follow-through on agreed actions.
- Support Strategy Director, CINT in capturing best practices, applying strategy frameworks, and contributing to broader CINT Strategy capability-building.
Requirements
- MBA or other advanced business degree required
- 5+ yrs experience in strategy or corporate planning, management consulting, program management or related analytical/business roles
- Strong problem-solving, market analysis, and structured thinking skills
- Ability to work across regions, functions, and senior stakeholder groups across time-zones in a matrixed environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation development and executive-level synthesis
- Exposure to international and emerging markets is required; prior experience with regional strategy, or Corporate Development topics is a plus
- Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion and judgement
Work Type
- Regional and international travel expected. Estimated at 25+%
Experience Level
- 5+ yrs experience
Education Level
- MBA or other advanced business degree
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
- Pension benefit
- Medical
- Multi-sport card
- Company-paid life insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Recognition program
About the Company
- Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science.
- Our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.
- Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.
- This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network.
Equal Opportunity
- Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.
- Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment.
- To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.
