Guardian Life
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Dental Network Strategy & Delivery Lead
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Guardian Life . The Dental Network Strategy & Delivery Lead is part of the Dental Network Strategy & Strategic Partnerships team within the Group Benefits Product and Digital organization. Guardian’s network includes over 138,000 providers, and the team focuses on strengthening and monitoring the health of this strategic asset and actively managing it to support business goals. You Are
Comfortable with ambiguity and change, and you thrive in an environment where you are empowered and encouraged to move quickly. An expert in leveraging data and analytics to rigorously define multi-year growth, retention and profitability strategies while identifying shorter-term opportunities for quick wins. Able to take full responsibility for the delivery and implementation of assigned initiatives, influencing cross-functional stakeholders and acting as a project manager as needed in a lean team. You Will
Leverage data and analytics to identify strategic opportunities for the dental network (growth, retention, partnerships, etc.) and develop strategies for near-term and longer-term implementation. Use internal and external data and market research to determine the right balance between directly contracted and rental providers, optimizing for competitive position/size, traffic, utilization, and net effective discount. Partner with leaders and key stakeholders across dental network, product, claims, service, finance and other business areas to pressure test recommendations, gain buy-in and implement solutions; collaborate with Finance and Actuarial to develop annual growth plans and obtain buy-in from network management. Collaborate with Finance and Actuarial to prepare and enhance monthly and quarterly reporting packages for network leadership decision-making. Prepare monthly network operating review content for senior leadership that highlights key performance indicators and their impact on the business. Independently prepare strategic recommendations in PowerPoint that tell compelling stories, using data to support recommendations. You Have
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required. MBA preferred. Prior Group Benefits or Medical insurance experience preferred. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills; high comfort with complex data sets and strong Excel technical skills. Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability to develop compelling strategic recommendations. Strong executive presence and public speaking skills, including presenting to senior leadership and field stakeholders. Location and Work Arrangement
Hybrid work arrangement (3+ days per week in a local Guardian office). Preferred locations: Boston, MA; Bethlehem, PA; or New York, NY. Salary Range
$101,180.00 - $166,220.00 The salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location. The final salary will be determined based on education, experience, knowledge and abilities. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation. Our Promise
At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career among diverse colleagues with high ethical standards. Inspire Well-Being
As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most company benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Accommodations
Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com. Current Guardian Colleagues:
Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.
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Join to apply for the
Dental Network Strategy & Delivery Lead
role at
Guardian Life . The Dental Network Strategy & Delivery Lead is part of the Dental Network Strategy & Strategic Partnerships team within the Group Benefits Product and Digital organization. Guardian’s network includes over 138,000 providers, and the team focuses on strengthening and monitoring the health of this strategic asset and actively managing it to support business goals. You Are
Comfortable with ambiguity and change, and you thrive in an environment where you are empowered and encouraged to move quickly. An expert in leveraging data and analytics to rigorously define multi-year growth, retention and profitability strategies while identifying shorter-term opportunities for quick wins. Able to take full responsibility for the delivery and implementation of assigned initiatives, influencing cross-functional stakeholders and acting as a project manager as needed in a lean team. You Will
Leverage data and analytics to identify strategic opportunities for the dental network (growth, retention, partnerships, etc.) and develop strategies for near-term and longer-term implementation. Use internal and external data and market research to determine the right balance between directly contracted and rental providers, optimizing for competitive position/size, traffic, utilization, and net effective discount. Partner with leaders and key stakeholders across dental network, product, claims, service, finance and other business areas to pressure test recommendations, gain buy-in and implement solutions; collaborate with Finance and Actuarial to develop annual growth plans and obtain buy-in from network management. Collaborate with Finance and Actuarial to prepare and enhance monthly and quarterly reporting packages for network leadership decision-making. Prepare monthly network operating review content for senior leadership that highlights key performance indicators and their impact on the business. Independently prepare strategic recommendations in PowerPoint that tell compelling stories, using data to support recommendations. You Have
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required. MBA preferred. Prior Group Benefits or Medical insurance experience preferred. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills; high comfort with complex data sets and strong Excel technical skills. Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability to develop compelling strategic recommendations. Strong executive presence and public speaking skills, including presenting to senior leadership and field stakeholders. Location and Work Arrangement
Hybrid work arrangement (3+ days per week in a local Guardian office). Preferred locations: Boston, MA; Bethlehem, PA; or New York, NY. Salary Range
$101,180.00 - $166,220.00 The salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location. The final salary will be determined based on education, experience, knowledge and abilities. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation. Our Promise
At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career among diverse colleagues with high ethical standards. Inspire Well-Being
As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most company benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Accommodations
Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com. Current Guardian Colleagues:
Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.
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