Assistant Director, Affordability & Utilization Management

Cambia Health Solutions; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambia Health Solutions seeks an Assistant Director to guide the Affordability Utilization Management and Appeals portfolio across enterprise programs in a hybrid role. This leader will drive governance, business cases, and measurable cost outcomes while collaborating with Finance, Actuarial, Clinical Operations, IT, and executive leadership.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, cross-functional influence, and developing high-performing teams to improve value realization within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, public health, nursing, pharmacy, finance, or related field required.
• Master's degree (MBA, MHA, MPH, or equivalent) preferred.
• Eight (8)+ years of leadership in healthcare delivery or related field, with five (5)+ years leading large cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience leading affordability, cost management, value-based care, and related programs.
• Experience developing business cases, managing enterprise portfolios, and governance.
• Experience influencing executive leaders across Finance, Actuarial, Clinical Ops, IT, and leadership.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Leads end-to-end affordability portfolio from opportunity identification to value realization.
• Partners with Affordability Owners and cross-functional leaders to set priorities and remove barriers.
• Advances governance, portfolio management, and operating practices for transparent execution.
• As a people leader, supports team development and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy

Financial analysis

Portfolio management

Executive communication

Change management

Vendor relationships

Cross-functional collaboration

AI-enabled tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration

Master's degree (MBA, MHA, MPH)

Tools

AI-enabled productivity tools

Job description

Cambia Health Solutions seeks an Assistant Director to guide the Affordability Utilization Management and Appeals portfolio across enterprise programs in a hybrid role. This leader will drive governance, business cases, and measurable cost outcomes while collaborating with Finance, Actuarial, Clinical Operations, IT, and executive leadership.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, cross-functional influence, and developing high-performing teams to improve value realization within a