Strategy & Operations Lead – Clinical Outcomes

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 We are looking for a dynamic Strategy & Operations Lead to develop clinical solutions for our members and providers, with accountability from strategy to execution.

Location: Remote anywhere in the US

The Strategy & Operations Lead will work across clinical initiatives focused on improving outcomes for members with chronic conditions such as Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), hypertension, and diabetes. The Strategy & Operations Lead will work on diverse and complex problems by bringing their own contributions together with other key stakeholders from across the enterprise and leading end-to-end strategy development and operationalization for top priorities.

Key responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Best Practice Identification and Translation:

• Drive and synthesize insights across Clinical Analytics, member research, and provider research to inform the strategic roadmap and execution priorities.

• Translate insights into best practices and operational playbooks.

Product & Insight Development and Execution:

• Co-develop and drive the execution of direct-to-member interventions to improve chronic condition management.

• Lead the design and refinement of provider-facing data views (dashboards, insights, performance summaries) to ensure they are actionable, timely, and aligned to provider workflows.

• Co-develop and support the execution of interventions to address key barriers for providers (PCPs and specialists).

• Work with enterprise partners (e.g., care management, clinical programs, analytics) to ensure alignment and remove operational barriers to member and provider adoption.

• Synthesize complex clinical, operational, and analytic information into clear recommendations for executive leadership.

In general, the Strategy & Operations Lead – Clinical Outcomes will:

• Engage in an ambiguous problem solving and strategy setting

• Use data and insights from experts to identify the greatest opportunities in clinical outcomes, quality, cost, and experience for members and providers

• Lead cross-functional teams to define discrete opportunities that are both impactful and achievable

• Work directly with cross-functional partners across the enterprise to create the operationalization models, test and learn strategies, performance management strategies, and roadmaps to execute on prioritized opportunities

• Lead or support implementation of initiatives in partnership with internal or external teams.

Use your skills to make an impact
 

Role Essentials

• Bachelor's degree

• 7 or more years of experience in population health strategy, health outcomes strategies and/or product strategy OR 3 years of management consulting with additional 2-3 years of professional work experience

• Experience in strategy consulting, business strategy, clinical, product, and/or operations areas

• Direct people leadership and/or experience leading others by influence

• Ability to interpret and leverage data and analytics to improve strategy and make recommendations

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written, with ability to flex to different audiences, including senior leadership

• Proven skills influencing others and a track record of success leading through ambiguity

• Proven organization, planning and prioritization skills to collaborate with multiple enterprise departments and stakeholders; ability to execute within deadlines

• Ability to work independently to manage projects to achieve objectives

• Competency with Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel)

Role Desirables

• Master's level degree

• Clinical background (MD, RN, RPh, etc.) preferred

• Advanced degree in relevant field or MBA

• Exposure or experience with clinical care delivery and interventions

Additional information

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:

• At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.

• Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.

• Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.

• Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.

• Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from [email protected] with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana's secure website.

Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

 

$126,300 - $173,700 per year

 

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

Application Deadline: 08-07-2026
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