Humana · 16 hours ago
Director, Strategy Advancement, Humana Healthcare Research
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$168K/yr - $231K/yr
8+ years expHumana Healthcare Research is a health outcomes subsidiary of Humana focused on delivering high-quality scientific research to improve healthcare quality and population health. The Director, Strategy Advancement leads the Shared Services team, providing critical strategy development and operational support while ensuring compliance and high-quality execution of research activities.
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Responsibilities
Leads initiatives to address complex business challenges, support strategic planning, and drive innovation and process improvement
Partners with subject matter experts across functions to deliver actionable insights and recommendations
Develops and implements new tools and technologies (e.g., AI, API‑based data sourcing) to improve efficiency, profitability, and research quality, while identifying opportunities to streamline operations and strengthen research infrastructure
Oversees maintenance and optimization of research tools, including statistical software, literature repositories, AI tools for research, and various project and activities tracking systems
In collaboration with AVP of Humana Healthcare Research and Enterprise Finance team, co-manages HHR's P&L responsibilities including strategic budget development, revenue and expense forecasting, procurement governance, and ensuring consistent, compliant, and timely invoicing practices
Ensures that policies and procedures align with HHR's vision
Oversees research policies and procedures to support adherence to human subject research regulations and contractual obligations with clients and vendors
Coordinates services such as medical writing, project management, and legal support to enable successful research delivery
Directs and manages the Shared Services team to support research operations across diverse research groups (currently 5FTEs)
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree
8 or more years of technical experience including research or research operations, analytics, data management, information technology, or finance
Experience with identifying and implementing technology capabilities in large organizations-- especially those requiring partnership with IT and procurement departments-- to further efficiencies and revenue capability
3+ years of management experience
Strong operational leadership and project management skills
Ability to drive strategic initiatives and foster collaboration across teams
Experience with P&L responsibilities or budget management responsibilities
Preferred
Familiarity with research operations, research compliance standards, and research regulatory frameworks
Experience with research tools, technology implementation, and process optimization
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
Time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave)
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
Company
Humana
Humana is a health insurance provider for individuals, families, and businesses.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$13.07B2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $5B
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2024-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
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