Senior Strategy Manager

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
 

Position Purpose: As part of Centene’s Medicare organization, the Senior Strategy Manager will participate in the development of strategic business plans specific to the standalone Prescription Drug Plan business, coordinate and communicate the product strategy and determine key priorities, policies and procedures for product lines and programs.

*Applicants for this job have the flexibility to work remote from home anywhere in the United States. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.

• Build strong cross-functional relationships with shared service partners and markets to implement business strategies.

• Contributes to annual product development cycle including assessment of both strategi and operational implications.

• Lead the execution and management of strategic intelligence initiatives that serve as a foundation for enterprise-wide decision-making.

• Drive cross-functional efforts aligned with annual business and strategic plans by delivering intelligence-based, forward-thinking recommendations derived from market trends, competitor analysis, and internal performance metrics.

• Execute and manage the implementation of strategic recommendations.

• Support the strategic and business planning process and lead larger scale, cross-functional initiatives that are intended to deliver on annual business and strategic plans.

• Analyze competitor data/landscape, develop competitive dashboards, provides analytical insights (e.g., expansion, new products), and provide recommendations to leadership on potential next steps.

• Lead and execute complex data related analytical projects to drive business decisions and efficiencies.

• Responsible for keeping abreast of business needs and issues related to the success of the product based on regulatory or policy changes, contract changes, industry trends and/or corporate goals.

• Operates as a PDP subject matter expert, responsible for gathering, analyzing, and distributing strategic intelligence to empower leaders across departments with actionable guidance aligned to organizational goals.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, Health Administration or related field required. Master's Degree in a related field preferred. 6+ years experience in health care market analysis, strategic planning, compliance, corporate development, or equivalent business experience along with prior experience functioning as a lead required. Ability to provide consultation and expert advice to all levels of leadership to develop and recommend strategic plans to expand the business required. 6+ years experience in PDP, Medicare Part D highly preferred.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act