Chief Medical Officer, Global Medical Team

Sun Life; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 161,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as the Chief Medical Officer, where your clinical expertise will shape innovative medical underwriting strategies. In this dynamic role, you will lead a talented team, collaborate globally, and ensure that Sun Life remains at the forefront of the insurance industry. With a focus on enhancing customer experiences through simplified processes and cutting-edge medical insights, you will play a crucial role in making life brighter for clients. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your skills in a supportive and inclusive environment, driving impactful change in the lives of individuals and communities.

Benefits

Excellent benefits for mental, physical, and financial well-being

Generous leave and medical plans

Retirement and stock purchase programs

Flexible work environment

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Great Place to Work Certified

Recognized as a top employer

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in insurance medicine or clinical practice.
• Strong understanding of insurance company operations and medical science.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of MDs to maintain service standards in life underwriting.
• Monitor medical developments and translate them into underwriting guidelines.

Skills

Insurance Medicine

Clinical Medicine

Statistical Analysis

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Creative Problem-Solving

Adaptability

Education

MD from an accredited school

Board Certification in Insurance Medicine

Job description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you'll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

At Sun Life, we look for optimistic people who want to make life brighter for our clients. We understand the value of diverse cultures, perspectives, and identities, and want you to bring your full and authentic self to work. Every day, you'll be empowered and challenged by working with dynamic colleagues to find new and innovative ways to make Sun Life the best benefits company in America.

The opportunity: The Chief Medical Officer, Global Medical Team role offers an opportunity to apply your clinical expertise and leadership skills to shape Sun Life's medical underwriting strategies.

Reporting to the Corporate Chief Underwriter, this position will contribute to the strategy of identifying and implementing innovative enhancements and efficiencies to our underwriting approach by using analytics, as well as advances in medical science and technology, delivering a more simplified purchase process for the customer and more favorable overall results for the company.

In addition to a focus on the global marketplace, the Chief Medical Officer will be responsible at times for researching medical conditions of importance to insurance underwriting and collaborating with other members of Sun Life's global offices to suggest enhancements to our proprietary guidelines and approaches.

The ideal candidate is a licensed MD with a minimum of 10-15 years of clinical practice in internal medicine or any sub-specialties, or insurance medicine experience. They should have a sound understanding of insurance company operations and expert knowledge of medical science, technology, and their impact on mortality.

How you will contribute:

1. Lead a team of MDs across Sun Life to maintain exemplary service standards and quality on case consultations for life underwriting.
2. Maintain industry presence, build networks with internal and external partners, stay informed of medical and technical advancements, and participate in industry committees.
3. Ensure Sun Life remains at the forefront of underwriting by monitoring and reviewing medical science developments and translating them into underwriting guidelines.
4. Participate in developing the medical content of the proprietary underwriting manual WWUM.
5. Contribute to underwriting-related marketing, educational, and promotional materials.
6. Provide education to Sun Life Global Underwriting teams.
7. Consult with the underwriting audit team on case assessments.
8. Act as secondary liaison with reinsurance Medical Directors.
9. Liaise for high-cost drug business to assess new FDA-approved drugs for rare diseases.
10. Provide medical support for international divisions and the corporate Chief Underwriter.
11. Work with medical directors to ensure adherence to governance and foster strong relationships.

What you will bring with you:

1. MD with 10-15 years of insurance medicine experience.
2. Board certification in insurance medicine is preferred.
3. Experience in Asian, Canadian, and American insurance markets.
4. Extensive knowledge of insurance medicine, clinical medicine, and human pathology.
5. Medical degree from an accredited school in the US, Canada, or equivalent.
6. Strong mathematical skills and understanding of insurance pricing.
7. Knowledge of medical underwriting and global risks.
8. Statistical analysis skills and familiarity with research methodologies.
9. Technical and medical research background with writing skills.
10. Specialist certification in internal medicine or related sub-specialty is a plus.
11. Clinical medical practice experience.
12. Experience revising underwriting guidelines is an asset.
13. Ability to monitor medical science developments and assess their relevance to insurance medicine.
14. Adaptability and quick understanding of insurance medicine versus clinical medicine.
15. Excellent communication skills.
16. Ability to lead and collaborate in a team environment.
17. Creative problem-solving skills.
18. Open to new ideas and flexible thinking.
19. Leadership skills to motivate and resolve conflicts effectively.
20. Languages other than English (e.g., French, Mandarin, Cantonese) are desirable.

We welcome talented candidates who may not meet all criteria and are committed to diversity. If you think you would thrive here, we look forward to hearing from you.

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Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life

• Excellent benefits supporting mental, physical, and financial well-being, including generous leave, medical plans, and insurance.
• Retirement and stock purchase programs for future security.
• Flexible work environment with a collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Great Place to Work Certified in Canada and the US.
• Recognized as a top employer by Boston Globe.

We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Salary Range: $161,600-$258,600. Compensation depends on skills, experience, education, and location. The role may include performance incentives.

Sun Life Financial is a leading provider of group insurance benefits in the US. Join us to make life brighter for our customers and communities. Visit www.sunlife.com/us to learn more.

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Job Category: Underwriting - Individual

Posting End Date: 18/05/2025