Chief Medical Officer, Global Medical Team

Sun Life; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Medical Officer to lead their Global Medical Team. This role is pivotal in shaping innovative medical underwriting strategies, leveraging clinical expertise, and collaborating with a diverse team. You will drive enhancements in underwriting processes, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of the industry. With a strong focus on analytics and medical advancements, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence the lives of clients and communities. Join a dynamic environment that values diversity and encourages personal growth while making a significant impact in the insurance sector.

Benefits

Generous vacation and sick leave

Parental leave

Medical plans and insurance

401(k) with employer match

Flexible work environment

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in insurance medicine.
• Strong mathematical skills and understanding of insurance pricing.
• Ability to monitor and interpret medical science changes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team of MDs to maintain service standards.
• Monitor medical science advancements for underwriting.
• Develop medical content for underwriting manuals.

Skills

Insurance Medicine

Clinical Medicine

Statistical Analysis

Technical Writing

Leadership

Creative Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

MD from accredited medical school

Board Certification in Insurance Medicine

Tools

Statistical Tools

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 consulting and collaborating with other members of the global offices of Sun Life to suggest enhancements to our global proprietary guidelines and approaches.

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

How you will contribute:

1. Lead a team of MDs across the global Sun Life enterprise to maintain exemplary service standards and quality of work provided on case consultations to the Life Underwriters who hold a variety of approval limits, including large multi-million lines of coverage.
2. Maintain an industry presence, build and maintain networks and relationships with internal and external partners, and stay informed of developing medical and technical advancements, as well as industry rules and regulations that may affect underwriting. Active participation in industry committees and working groups (e.g., AIM Committee).
3. Ensure the company remains at the forefront of underwriting by actively monitoring and reviewing changing medical science, translating its applicability to insurance medicine, conducting research, drawing conclusions, and making recommendations appropriate for underwriting.
4. Participate in and develop the medical content of the proprietary underwriting manual WWUM (Sun Life World Wide Underwriting Manual). Translate complex medical research into underwriting guidelines.
5. Consult and provide input/content for underwriting-related marketing, educational, and promotional materials for various health-associated causes supported by Sun Life.
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 our high-cost drug business to verify the efficacy of newly approved (FDA) drugs for rare diseases.
10. Provide medical support for the International divisions and the corporate Chief Underwriter.
11. Work with medical directors across the enterprise to ensure adherence to corporate governance and foster strong working 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 the Asian, Canadian, and American insurance markets.
4. Extensive knowledge of Insurance Medicine, Life Insurance, Clinical Medicine, and Human Pathology.
5. Medical degree from an accredited medical school in the United States, Canada, or equivalent.
6. Strong mathematical skills and a basic understanding of Insurance Pricing.
7. Extensive industry knowledge of medical underwriting and associated risks worldwide.
8. Skills in statistical analysis and familiarity with statistical tools and research methodology.
9. Strong background in technical and medical research with technical writing skills.
10. Specialist certification in Internal Medicine or related sub-specialty such as Cardiology is desirable but not mandatory.
11. Experience in clinical medical practice.
12. Experience revising underwriting guidelines and consulting on underwriting manuals is an asset but not required.
13. Ability to monitor and interpret changing medical science and its relevance to insurance medicine.
14. Ability to adapt and understand how insurance medicine differs from clinical medicine and research.
15. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
16. Ability to work both as a leader and team member, fostering cooperation and resolving conflicts.
17. Creative problem-solving skills.
18. Flexibility of thought and openness to new ideas.
19. Leadership qualities to motivate and maintain a positive work environment.
20. Ability to delegate, promote cooperation, and resolve conflicts effectively.
21. Proficiency in additional languages such as French, Mandarin, or Cantonese is desirable.

We welcome all talented candidates and are committed to diversity. If you think you might thrive here, we want to hear from you.

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Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life

• Excellent benefits and wellness programs supporting mental, physical, and financial well-being, including generous vacation, sick leave, parental leave, medical plans, and insurance.
• Retirement and stock purchase programs, including a 401(k) with employer match.
• A flexible, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
• Great Place to Work Certified in Canada and the U.S.
• Recognized as a