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Lead Director, Population Health - Field

CVS Health, Atlanta, GA, United States


Role Description
Population Health drives both our clinical and economic model and is focused on delivering high-quality, cost-effective care.

As a Lead Director, Population Health, you will play a critical role in supporting our Oak Street Health patients, providers and business by designing and implementing key Population Health priorities. You will work on programs and interventions, targeted to the right patients, to improve quality and cost of care, and serve as an effective cross‑team leader working side by side with providers, care teams, operations colleagues, and corporate colleagues.

Content areas for the Director include transitions‑in‑care, pharmacy and medication adherence, HEDIS / Stars, accurate risk adjustment, preferred partner relationships, and patient engagement strategy. This role requires building relationships with clinicians across a broad spectrum, including primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, psychiatrists, registered nurses, licensed clinical social workers, and others.

This is a fast‑paced, high‑visibility role that ensures rapid and consistent innovation and improvement within a division, aligned with a geographic division to drive results efficiently.

This role reports directly to the Regional Vice President, with a dotted line to the central Population Health team.

Core Responsibilities

Own the execution and ongoing refinement of Population Health programs in the local division

Work closely with functional leaders in the central office to assist with strategy and program design

Collaborate with regional leaders and Care Teams to ensure effective implementation of key clinical and business priorities

Maintain accountability to key population health metrics, including quality measures, utilization measures, and financial measures

Other duties as assigned

What are we looking for?

Motivated, experienced leader with a strong background in population health

Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred (MBA, MPH)

7‑10 years of relevant experience, with 5+ years specifically in healthcare or population health, or related fields

Ability to build trust and confidence with a wide range of stakeholders

Strong leadership and influencing skills

High level of organization and detail orientation

Analytical and data‑savvy, able to develop business cases, ROI analysis, and financial analysis

Proactive communicator who connects the dots between teams and projects overall organizational objectives

Expertise in Excel, Google Apps, and project management tools

Complimented by a pleasantly persistent approach and quick learning ability in ambiguous environments

Oak Street Health Benefits

Mission‑focused career impacting change and improving health outcomes for Medicare patients

Paid vacation, sick time, and 401(k) match options

Health, vision, and dental benefits

Opportunities for leadership development and continuing education stipends

New centers and flexible work environments

Opportunities for high levels of responsibility and rapid advancement

Anticipated Weekly Hours:

40

Pay Range:

$100,000.00 - $231,540.00

Oak Street Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage all interested readers to apply.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. CVS Health is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer, including Disability/Protected Veteran, committed to diversity in the workplace.

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