Manager, Drivers of Health

Responsibilities

• 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
• What You'll Get
• The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of health care delivery with a team that's deeply invested in the community
• Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs
• Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance
• 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.
• #LI-Hybrid
• Salary Range
• *Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance.
• $118,691.00 - $189,906.00

Requirements

• Healthcare Strategy, Health Education, Health Improvement, New Program Development, Public Health _____________________________________________________________________
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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.

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