Manager, Drivers of Health

Job Description

This role helps shape and execute the Drivers of Health portfolio covering social determinants of health such as transportation and food/nutrition. Responsible for translating strategy into effective pilots, strong business integration, and measurable learning that can succeed within real health care and insurance operating environments. Leads day-to-day execution of Drivers of Health work, directly manages team members and operates with significant autonomy in a highly matrixed environment. This role provides consistent leadership and proactive management of the Drivers of Health portfolio, anticipating risks and dependencies before they disrupt momentum.

WhatYou'llDo

• Partner with the Director to shape and evolve Drivers of Health strategy, including pilot design and prioritization
• Translate strategy into actionable pilots, partnerships, and operational plans aligned with business needs
• Lead execution of the Drivers of Health portfolio, ensuring pilots stay on track despite shifting priorities
• Sequence and manage work across pilots to balance speed, capacity, and learning continuity
• Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and capacity constraints before they impact delivery
• Embed evaluation, research, and measurement into pilot design to drive learning and scalability
• Manage and develop team members, setting clear priorities, expectations, and performance standards
• Drive alignment, accountability, and momentum across a highly matrixed set of stakeholders
• Build strong partnerships across product, finance, clinical, operations, and customer teams
• Apply healthcare and business acumen to ensure pilots are operationally and financially viable
• Align Drivers of Health work with enterprise initiatives and broader business strategies
• Manage external partner relationships, ensuring performance, accountability, and alignment with internal priorities

What You Bring

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

• 8+ years of experience in related field.
• In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed environment
• Experience managing projects or portfolios with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Familiarity with drivers of health/social determinants of health initiatives

Bonus Points

• Experience in health insurance, value-based care, or healthcare delivery models
• Experience designing or managing pilots, innovation programs, or new product initiatives
• People leadership experience, including direct management and team development
• Strong business acumen, including understanding financial and operational tradeoffs

WhatYou'llGet

• The opportunity to work at thecutting edgeof health care delivery with a teamthat'sdeeply invested in the community
• Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to dogreat work
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage along withnumeroushealth and wellness programs
• Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacyassistance
• Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education
• 401k match including an annual company contribution
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Where You'll Work

Our Hybrid Flex approach is built on presence with a purpose - giving you flexibility to work remotely with intentional in-person connection - that supports a workplace that's flexible, connected, and future focused.

In a Hybrid-Flex role, you'll work in the office at least two days a week for collaboration and connection. In a Remote Flex role, you'll work virtually, with a few in-office visits each year for meaningful moments that matter.

Whether your role is Hybrid Flex or Remote Flex depends on the nature of the work and distance from our Durham headquarters. We welcome candidates from outside the local area and in any states listed on this job posting. Onsite expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

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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.

$118,691.00 - $189,906.00

Skills

Healthcare Strategy, Health Education, Health Improvement, New Program Development, Public Health

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