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Senior Strategic Advisor, Health Plan Strategy

Blue Cross NC is a not-for-profit health insurance provider that aims to make healthcare easier and more affordable for over 4.3 million members in North Carolina.

Blue Cross NC

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 108k-173k USD

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Job Description

As a senior member of the strategic function, provide detailed assessment and understanding of the current and future external market environment, develop insights and identify opportunities to actualize our organizational mission, vision and activate the strategy across multiple time horizons. Support a focus on insight-driven decisions, innovation, customer centric experience and local/national collaborations. Work collaboratively to build coalition and support as well as drive action with both internal and external partners. Develop and refine strategic plans and initiatives to positively impact the management of today’s business while supporting efforts for the definition and evolution towards a health solutions company.

What You'll Do

  • Work directly with staff and senior leadership across the company to proactively identify and prioritize strategic needs and create meaningful and actionable outputs, drive the strategic development process to address these needs, and integrate and align work to the company’s overall strategic goals.

  • Build and facilitate efforts with partner and/or vendor relationships to understand the value proposition and business case aligned to our business strategy, drive decision making and collaborate with the business areas to implement.

  • Develop and maintain relationships with both internal and external partners to drive complex project/initiative work focused on significant business strategies, opportunities and innovation efforts.

  • Leverage customer and consumer insights to develop holistic strategies, programs and plans to effectively drive innovation and business outcomes and maximize ROI in varied areas.

  • Contribute to the development Health Plan Strategy positions and related annual and long-term planning efforts.

  • Design and develop the innovation program for Blue Cross NC – its offerings, innovation events, delivery methods, and definition of the success points of the program. Act as a “Champion of Innovation” and work across the organization to drive a culture of innovation in all that we do.

  • Partner and consult with internal clients to identify, plan and execute innovation efforts; help them better understand what problems they are trying to solve, articulate their vision and define and enable success. Provide methods and resources to support their execution of those plans.

  • Identify, analyze and monitor relevant industry, regulatory, technology and market based trends to determine market entry or exit as appropriate and to ensure alignment to the company’s strategic positions and interests.

  • Partner with Commercial, Government, and Shared Services to align roadmaps and health plan strategy

  • Build and validate business cases aligned to financial targets and long-term growth objectives

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)

  • 5+ years of experience in related field.

  • In lieu of degree, 7+ years of experience in related field.

Bonus Points

  • Demonstrates expertise in developing comprehensive business cases

  • Proven experience presenting complex concepts and recommendations to senior leadership

  • Strong understanding of health plan strategy

What You’ll Get

  • The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of health care delivery with a team that’s deeply invested in the community 

  • Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work  

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs  

  • Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance  

  • Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education  

  • 401k match including an annual company contribution  

  • Learn more  

Salary Range

At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs.

*Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance.

$107,901.00 - $172,642.00

Skills

Business Strategies, Enterprise Strategies, Innovation, Innovation Development, Market Research, Market Trend Analysis, Strategic Alliances, Strategic Planning, Strategy Development, Strategy Plan


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Salary: 108k-173k USD

Education

Bachelor degree
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Experience

5 years minimum

Experience accepted in place of education

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About Blue Cross NC

Learn more about Blue Cross NC and their company culture.

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) has been committed to making health care easier, more affordable, and more accessible for all since its establishment in 1933. As a not-for-profit company, Blue Cross NC serves more than 4.3 million members and works diligently to meet the health insurance needs of individuals, families, and businesses throughout North Carolina. The company offers various health insurance plans, including individual and family plans, Medicare options, and coverage for employer groups.

Blue Cross NC believes in a community-first approach and has generously invested over $200 million into local initiatives focusing on improving health outcomes, fighting food insecurity, and supporting education, among other causes. With a dedicated workforce of more than 5,000 employees, Blue Cross NC prioritizes member service and satisfaction by offering tailored resources and support to navigate the complexities of health insurance. The company’s commitment to not just insuring, but truly caring for its members, reinforces its mission to improve health care for all North Carolinians.

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