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Carelon's portfolio of businesses has collectively delivered high-impact results for over 150 years. With capabilities spanning pharmacy, behavioral health, complex care delivery, medical benefits management, payment integrity, palliative care, advocacy, research, digital platforms, and operations and technology services, Carelon is a leader in the healthcare services space.

The Product Lifecycle Strategy Director will play a pivotal role within Carelon’s Product Operations organization, focusing on enhancing the success of initiatives related to the organization’s product lifecycle strategy. Our ideal Director brings strong leadership, robust program management skills, and experience navigating ambiguity in a complex, multi-stakeholder corporate environment. This Director will possess strong relationship and consensus-building abilities to drive product lifecycle initiatives from inception to completion. The position will work a hybrid model (remote and office) from any US Elevance Health corporate location.

How you will make an impact:

• Lead efforts across Carelon businesses to refine and execute strategies that enhance product lifecycle management and drive organizational success.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to establish robust program designs, clear success criteria, guiding principles, and effective governance/escalation structures.

• Utilize expertise in product lifecycle to support new product development, capability migrations or expansions, and operating model designs.

• Foster strong cross-functional relationships to ensure alignment and consensus among stakeholders across various Carelon business units.

• Provide strategic guidance and direct support to teams involved in Utilization Management, Specialty Benefits Management, Payment Integrity, Advocacy, Health Plan Subrogation, Behavioral Health, Health Solutions, and Pharmacy.

Requires a BA/BS degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of related experience including prior leadership experience and 3 to 5 year strategic planning; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Highly preferred skills and experiences:

• Healthcare industry experiences in managed care or providers preferred

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multifaceted corporate setting requiring deep relationship building and stakeholder engagement preferred

• Proven track record in leading product lifecycle management or similar roles, with a strong focus on execution excellence preferred

• Exceptional program management skills, with experience in establishing frameworks for product success and navigating complex challenges preferred

• Strong communication and leadership abilities, able to drive consensus and inspire cross-functional teams preferred

• Developing and delivering Executive-level communications, as all internal clients are VP+ Leaders preferred

• Prior strategy or management consulting experience at firms such as PwC, Deloitte, Accenture, E&Y, Bain & Company, BCG, etc., preferred.

• Master's degree preferred

• Ability to travel

For candidates working in person or remotely in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $133,280 to $219,912

Locations: Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

*The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.