CVS Health
Executive Director, Population Health Strategy & Care Model Innovation
CVS Health, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112
Executive Director, Population Health Strategy & Care Model Innovation
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Executive Director, Population Health Strategy & Care Model Innovation
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CVS Health .
This is a remote position and may sit anywhere within the U.S.
Overview At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As a national leader in health solutions, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues working to care for people where, when and how they choose—more connected, more convenient, and more compassionate.
Join a mission-driven organization at a transformative moment in U.S. healthcare. As Executive Director of Population Health Strategy + Care Model Innovation at Aetna, a CVS Health company, you will serve as a senior enterprise leader responsible for shaping and executing the next generation of our centralized enterprise population health and care delivery strategy, in partnership with clinical and other cross-functional executive leadership. This role offers the opportunity to drive systemic change and deliver real-world impact at national scale—reimagining how care is designed, delivered, and experienced across diverse populations.
Reporting to the Vice President, Chief Medical Officer for Aetna Medicare, and working in close partnership with senior leaders across Aetna Clinical Solutions, Strategic Planning, Network, Analytics + Behavior Change, Medical Economics and Population Health, you will lead a team accountable for the vision, strategic direction, investment, and enterprise-wide execution of a highly visible portfolio of programs that comprise our Care Models. This includes governance and delivery of our Care Model Strategic Initiative—a foundational pillar of CVS Health’s commitment to value-based care and whole-person health.
Responsibilities
Enterprise Strategy & Leadership: Drive collaborative strategy development for the full Care Model portfolio within enterprise Population Health, aligning clinical, operational, and financial objectives across Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial, and Specialty lines of business, alongside operational and clinical leaders in Medicaid, Commercial and Specialty Population Health.
Portfolio Governance & Performance Management: Lead governance of the Care Model portfolio to ensure successful execution of high-impact programs. Monitor enterprise-wide progress toward outcomes and cost goals; recommend strategic adjustments based on performance and market evolution.
Innovation & Opportunity Development: Identify, evaluate, and champion frontier opportunities—including new technologies, partnerships, or models of care—that improve access, affordability, quality, and member experience.
Program Design & Execution: Oversee the full lifecycle of initiatives from concept to scalable implementation. Ensure operational feasibility and partner accountability across the matrix.
Business Case Development: Develop robust financial and operational business cases, including partnering with analytics to complete ROI modeling and risk assessments, to secure executive alignment and funding. Lead in the manner akin to a P+L leader, with relentless focus on clinical, financial and operational outcomes across the Care Model portfolio.
Cross-Enterprise Collaboration: Serve as a primary integrator, operator and thought leader across business units, clinical teams, strategic planning, and analytics—building strong coalitions to turn vision into action.
Change Leadership: Operate with executive presence to influence, align, and motivate internal stakeholders across a highly matrixed environment.
Risk Mitigation & Adaptive Strategy: Anticipate and evaluate operational and market risks and develop proactive strategies to overcome obstacles, sustain momentum, and achieve population health outcomes.
Experience & Qualifications
10+ years in health care strategy, care delivery operations, population health, or related leadership roles
Prior experience in top-tier management consulting, health care venture development, or payer-provider transformation strongly preferred
Deep understanding of value-based care, health equity, and integrated delivery systems
Proven success leading complex, enterprise-wide initiatives with measurable business and clinical impact
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Strong financial acumen and negotiation skills in developing business cases and securing executive buy-in
Success in building and leading high-functioning teams and partnerships
Education
Advanced degree (MBA, MPP, MPH, MHA, MD/DO, MSN/APRN or equivalent) strongly preferred
Pay Range The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is $131,500.00 - $303,195.00. This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
Benefits
Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/30/2025.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Executive Director, Population Health Strategy & Care Model Innovation
role at
CVS Health .
This is a remote position and may sit anywhere within the U.S.
Overview At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As a national leader in health solutions, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues working to care for people where, when and how they choose—more connected, more convenient, and more compassionate.
Join a mission-driven organization at a transformative moment in U.S. healthcare. As Executive Director of Population Health Strategy + Care Model Innovation at Aetna, a CVS Health company, you will serve as a senior enterprise leader responsible for shaping and executing the next generation of our centralized enterprise population health and care delivery strategy, in partnership with clinical and other cross-functional executive leadership. This role offers the opportunity to drive systemic change and deliver real-world impact at national scale—reimagining how care is designed, delivered, and experienced across diverse populations.
Reporting to the Vice President, Chief Medical Officer for Aetna Medicare, and working in close partnership with senior leaders across Aetna Clinical Solutions, Strategic Planning, Network, Analytics + Behavior Change, Medical Economics and Population Health, you will lead a team accountable for the vision, strategic direction, investment, and enterprise-wide execution of a highly visible portfolio of programs that comprise our Care Models. This includes governance and delivery of our Care Model Strategic Initiative—a foundational pillar of CVS Health’s commitment to value-based care and whole-person health.
Responsibilities
Enterprise Strategy & Leadership: Drive collaborative strategy development for the full Care Model portfolio within enterprise Population Health, aligning clinical, operational, and financial objectives across Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial, and Specialty lines of business, alongside operational and clinical leaders in Medicaid, Commercial and Specialty Population Health.
Portfolio Governance & Performance Management: Lead governance of the Care Model portfolio to ensure successful execution of high-impact programs. Monitor enterprise-wide progress toward outcomes and cost goals; recommend strategic adjustments based on performance and market evolution.
Innovation & Opportunity Development: Identify, evaluate, and champion frontier opportunities—including new technologies, partnerships, or models of care—that improve access, affordability, quality, and member experience.
Program Design & Execution: Oversee the full lifecycle of initiatives from concept to scalable implementation. Ensure operational feasibility and partner accountability across the matrix.
Business Case Development: Develop robust financial and operational business cases, including partnering with analytics to complete ROI modeling and risk assessments, to secure executive alignment and funding. Lead in the manner akin to a P+L leader, with relentless focus on clinical, financial and operational outcomes across the Care Model portfolio.
Cross-Enterprise Collaboration: Serve as a primary integrator, operator and thought leader across business units, clinical teams, strategic planning, and analytics—building strong coalitions to turn vision into action.
Change Leadership: Operate with executive presence to influence, align, and motivate internal stakeholders across a highly matrixed environment.
Risk Mitigation & Adaptive Strategy: Anticipate and evaluate operational and market risks and develop proactive strategies to overcome obstacles, sustain momentum, and achieve population health outcomes.
Experience & Qualifications
10+ years in health care strategy, care delivery operations, population health, or related leadership roles
Prior experience in top-tier management consulting, health care venture development, or payer-provider transformation strongly preferred
Deep understanding of value-based care, health equity, and integrated delivery systems
Proven success leading complex, enterprise-wide initiatives with measurable business and clinical impact
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Strong financial acumen and negotiation skills in developing business cases and securing executive buy-in
Success in building and leading high-functioning teams and partnerships
Education
Advanced degree (MBA, MPP, MPH, MHA, MD/DO, MSN/APRN or equivalent) strongly preferred
Pay Range The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is $131,500.00 - $303,195.00. This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
Benefits
Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/30/2025.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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