Senior Manager, US Healthcare Strategy

Job ID 10098701 Location Burbank, California, United States / Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Sep. 04, 2024

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HEALTH INSURANCE & WELLBEING
CHILDCARE OPTIONS
PAID TIME OFF
RETIREMENT PROGRAMS
TUITION ASSISTANCE
WEEKLY PAY

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"I didn't think it was possible that something I did for fun - telling sports stories through stats - could become my job until I came here."

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Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director, US Healthcare & Well-Being Programs, the Senior Manager, US Healthcare Strategy will be responsible for healthcare purchasing and innovation, primarily focused on providing access to quality and affordable healthcare to the company’s U.S. workforce while controlling plan costs, improving health outcomes and promoting employee engagement through broad-based, state-of-the-art interventions. The Senior Manager will assist in developing solutions encompassing, health plan network optimization, onsite medical/pharmacy and hospital systems vendor evaluation, management, negotiation, pricing and funding tactics.

Responsibilities

Assist with the strategic development of new healthcare designs and innovative approaches to ensure the best outcomes for our employees and the company.
Work with national healthcare vendors on strategic initiatives in alignment with key priorities.
Help benchmark, develop, socialize and deploy medical and pharmacy plan design offerings.
Incorporate network optimization and population health strategy into holistic well-being strategy.
Partner on data and analytics review of healthcare metrics to drive strategy.
Collaborate on strategic well-being objectives and execution of physical well-being pillar.
Explore innovative approaches, including integration with broader benefit offerings.
Responsible for monitoring population health, clinical pharmacy, and disease management programs, identifying gaps and developing solutions.
Oversee processes and make recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness of programs, plan designs, and policies.

Collaborate on the integration of direct hospital contracts with national healthcare vendors.
Stay up to date on healthcare compliance regulations, ensuring plans meet needed requirements.
Partner with project management and service delivery teams on implementation of new programs.

Qualifications

B. S. Degree in Actuarial Science, HR, Healthcare Management, Finance or related field
7-10+ years of experience in healthcare consulting or client account management, with progressive responsibilities – corporate Benefits experience for a complex large employer a plus
Analytical and technical experience a must; medical/healthcare underwriting preferred
Strong technical knowledge of self-funded/self-administered healthcare, employee benefits plan design, insurance products, current trends, and legal and regulatory environment
Strong strategic and service orientation with ability to proactively understand needs and present/implement solutions
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Leadership presence and stakeholder management – ability to synthesize and articulate complex subject matter to leaders and key stakeholders

The hiring range for this position in California is $148,200.00-$181,000.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney HR Strategies & Services, LLC, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

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