Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring a Director, Process Improvement to join our Insurance Operations.
Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves—one that behaves like a doctor in the family.
About the role:
You will lead a team in implementing process improvement opportunities while ensuring we remain compliant and meet our contractual goals. You will develop and implement an operating plan for improving efficiency, scaling operations and ensuring the achievement of departmental performance metrics and goals. You will lead and execute key strategic initiatives that not only optimize workflows but also allow Oscar to stay competitive in the market.
You will report into the SVP, Insurance Operations.
Work Location: This position is based in our New York City office, requiring a hybrid work schedule with 3 days of in-office work per week. Thursdays are a required in-office day for team meetings and events, while your other two office days are flexible to suit your schedule. #LI-Hybrid
Pay Transparency: The base pay for this role is: $180,504- $236,911 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar's unlimited vacation program, company equity grants, and annual performance bonuses.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of managers and their reports
- Provide structure and support for your team, allowing them to keep their focus on delivering key initiatives
- Develop and continuously improve foundational processes
- Ensure operational compliance with all relevant regulatory/ accreditation agencies and meets contractual requirements
- Lead team to surface data, process, and technology issues through proactive identification, measurement, and monitoring of operations; partner cross functionally to develop end-to-end strategy that leverages these insights to scale
- Manage, develop and maintain relationships cross-functionally to drive multi department collaboration to drive results for strategic initiatives
- Own team vision and strategy including quarterly vital setting and multi-year roadmap
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in related field or 4+ years of commensurate experience
- 10+ years experience in healthcare strategy and operations, and or related field
- 6+ years of leadership experience
- 2+ years of experience in program management and/or process design or implementation
Bonus points:
- Master's degree
- Health Insurance, or Management Consulting experience with a focus on healthcare
- Lean / Six Sigma experience
- Financial modeling experience
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At Oscar, being an Equal Opportunity Employer means more than upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. It means that we cultivate an environment where people can be their most authentic selves and find both belonging and support. We're on a mission to change health care -- an experience made whole by our unique backgrounds and perspectives.
Pay Transparency: Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including: medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, life and disability insurance, and paid wellness time and reimbursements.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in related field or 4+ years of commensurate experience
- 10+ years experience in healthcare strategy and operations
- 6+ years of leadership experience
- 2+ years of experience in program management and/or process design or implementation
Oscar Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Employer-sponsored medical coverage for employees and their families with mental-health support is prominently offered. Wellness programming and digital care access add to perceived strength.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave of 10+ weeks, backup care, and family-forming support (including fertility and adoption benefits) are part of the package. Reproductive‑loss leave is also noted.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Multiple time‑off options, wellness days, and an unlimited vacation program for some roles are described. Paid holidays, paid sick time, and a long‑tenure sabbatical broaden time‑away choices.
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What We Do
Health care is broken; we're trying to fix it. The Oscar team is focused on utilizing technology, design and data to humanize health care. We're a group of technology and health care professionals who looked at the current state of the US health care system, got frustrated by the horrible consumer experience, and decided to do something big about it. Backed by a renowned set of investors and advisors, we’ve set out to revolutionize health care.
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