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Business Development Specialist II
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Medica .
Medica is a nonprofit health plan with more than a million members that serves communities in Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri, and beyond. We deliver personalized health care experiences and partner closely with providers to ensure members are genuinely cared for.
We’re a team that owns our work with accountability, makes data-driven decisions, embraces continuous learning, and celebrates collaboration—because success is a team sport. It’s our mission to be there in the moments that matter most for our members and employees. Join us in creating a community of connected care, where coordinated, quality service is the norm and every member feels valued.
Key Accountabilities
Market Research & Growth Investment Planning
Manage intake of market research and data requests; independently develop comprehensive market research and competitive intelligence deliverables
Develop standardized deliverables, production schedules and processes, and ensure ongoing leadership buy-in and alignment
Provide coordination support of key vendor partners and deliverables supporting new business development market research & competitive intelligence
Champion process improvements
Strategic Initiative Business Case Development & Initiative Planning
Contribute to construction of business cases and key business plan inputs, as defined by leader
Contribute to new business development implementation and launch plans based on blueprints of prior expansion work
Strategic Initiative Execution
Proactively identify risks and coordinate development of mitigation action plans
Support team solving key issues
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or healthcare related field, or equivalent experience in related field
3 years of experience beyond degree
Skills and Abilities
Proven track record of success working both independently and leading cross-functional teams, where achieving effective outcomes relies on an ability to collaborate and work cooperatively with others (persuade and influence), rather than on formal reporting hierarchies
Strong communication skills
Experience with and broad knowledge of health insurance industry, business functions and processes, products, networks, systems/applications, and overall infrastructure
Technical experience building and using data analytics and market research tools, including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, SQL, Power BI
Demonstrated project management skills and acumen
This position is an office role, which requires an employee to work onsite, on average, 3 days per week. We are open to candidates located near one of the following office locations: Minnetonka, MN or Madison, WI.
The full salary grade for this position is $$61,500 - $105,400. While the full salary grade is provided, the typical hiring salary range for this role is expected to be between $61,500 - $92,190. Annual salary placement will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, education, work experience, applicable certifications and/or licensure, the position’s scope and responsibility, internal pay equity and external market salary data. In addition to compensation, Medica offers a generous total rewards package that includes competitive medical, dental, vision, PTO, holidays, paid volunteer time off, 401(k) contributions, caregiver services and many other benefits to support our employees.
Eligibility to work in the US: Medica does not offer work visa sponsorship for this role. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Employment is contingent on verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer, where all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
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Business Development Specialist II
role at
Medica .
Medica is a nonprofit health plan with more than a million members that serves communities in Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri, and beyond. We deliver personalized health care experiences and partner closely with providers to ensure members are genuinely cared for.
We’re a team that owns our work with accountability, makes data-driven decisions, embraces continuous learning, and celebrates collaboration—because success is a team sport. It’s our mission to be there in the moments that matter most for our members and employees. Join us in creating a community of connected care, where coordinated, quality service is the norm and every member feels valued.
Key Accountabilities
Market Research & Growth Investment Planning
Manage intake of market research and data requests; independently develop comprehensive market research and competitive intelligence deliverables
Develop standardized deliverables, production schedules and processes, and ensure ongoing leadership buy-in and alignment
Provide coordination support of key vendor partners and deliverables supporting new business development market research & competitive intelligence
Champion process improvements
Strategic Initiative Business Case Development & Initiative Planning
Contribute to construction of business cases and key business plan inputs, as defined by leader
Contribute to new business development implementation and launch plans based on blueprints of prior expansion work
Strategic Initiative Execution
Proactively identify risks and coordinate development of mitigation action plans
Support team solving key issues
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or healthcare related field, or equivalent experience in related field
3 years of experience beyond degree
Skills and Abilities
Proven track record of success working both independently and leading cross-functional teams, where achieving effective outcomes relies on an ability to collaborate and work cooperatively with others (persuade and influence), rather than on formal reporting hierarchies
Strong communication skills
Experience with and broad knowledge of health insurance industry, business functions and processes, products, networks, systems/applications, and overall infrastructure
Technical experience building and using data analytics and market research tools, including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, SQL, Power BI
Demonstrated project management skills and acumen
This position is an office role, which requires an employee to work onsite, on average, 3 days per week. We are open to candidates located near one of the following office locations: Minnetonka, MN or Madison, WI.
The full salary grade for this position is $$61,500 - $105,400. While the full salary grade is provided, the typical hiring salary range for this role is expected to be between $61,500 - $92,190. Annual salary placement will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, education, work experience, applicable certifications and/or licensure, the position’s scope and responsibility, internal pay equity and external market salary data. In addition to compensation, Medica offers a generous total rewards package that includes competitive medical, dental, vision, PTO, holidays, paid volunteer time off, 401(k) contributions, caregiver services and many other benefits to support our employees.
Eligibility to work in the US: Medica does not offer work visa sponsorship for this role. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Employment is contingent on verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer, where all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
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