Director, Strategy , Humana Healthcare Research

Overview

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first. At Humana Healthcare Research (HHR), a health outcomes subsidiary of Humana, our mission is to deliver high-quality scientific research and contribute to real-world evidence in healthcare for improving quality of care and population health. Our focus is on the publication of peer-reviewed research to guide business decisions and add to the body of knowledge for the scientific community and the society  Director, Strategy Advancement leads HHR's Shared Services team, providing critical strategy development, technology services, and operational support across multiple research teams.

This role ensures continuous improvement, efficiency, compliance, and high-quality execution of research activities.

• Strategy and Innovation:
  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.

• Research Tools Oversight:
  Oversees maintenance and optimization of research tools, including statistical software, literature repositories, AI tools for research, and various project and activities tracking systems.

• Driving Financial Performance:
  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.

• Compliance:
  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.

• Shared Resource Management:
  Coordinates services such as medical writing, project management, and legal support to enable successful research delivery.

• Team Leadership:
  Directs and manages the Shared Services team to support research operations across diverse research groups (currently 5
  
  FTEs).

• 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

• Familiarity with research operations, research compliance standards, and research regulatory frameworks

• Experience with research tools, technology implementation, and process optimization.

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called Hire Vue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. Hire Vue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

Work at home requirement: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:
At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership. Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.

Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information

Travel:
While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

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The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$168,000 - $231,000 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus…