Chief Medical Officer, Global Medical Team

Sun Life; United States; On-site; USD 161,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Life is seeking a Chief Medical Officer to lead its global medical team. This senior role requires considerable clinical and insurance medicine expertise to shape underwriting strategies and maintain a high standard of service. The ideal candidate will have a medical degree, extensive experience in clinical practice, and a strong understanding of the insurance industry.

Benefits

Generous vacation and sick time

Paid family, parental, and adoption leave

Retirement and Stock Purchase programs

Flexible work environment

Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10-15 years of clinical practice or insurance medicine.
• Extensive knowledge of medical underwriting and life insurance.
• Familiarity with statistical tools and research methodology.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team of MDs for case consultations and quality service.
• Research and translate medical advancements into underwriting guidelines.
• Consult on underwriting marketing and educational materials.

Skills

Leadership

Insurance Medicine

Clinical Medicine

Technical Writing

Statistical Analysis

Education

MD from an accredited medical school

Board certified in insurance medicine (preferred)

Job description

Chief Medical Officer, Global Medical Team

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Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6,400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide.

Visit our website to discover how Sun Life is making life brighter for our customers, partners and communities.

Job Description:

At Sun Life, we look for optimistic people who want to make life brighter for ourClients.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 challengedbyworking withdynamic colleaguesto 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 companies various business operations, and expert knowledge of medical science, technology and their impact on mortality.

How you will contribute:

• 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.
• Maintaining an industry presence, building and maintaining networks and relationships with internal and external partners and keeping informed of developing medical and technical advancements as well as an awareness of industry rules and regulations that may affect underwriting. Active participation in industry committees and working groups (ex. AIM Committee)
• Ensuring company remains at the forefront of underwriting by actively monitoring and reviewing changing medical science and translating its applicability to insurance medicine, conducting research, drawing conclusions and making recommendations appropriate for underwriting.
• Responsible for participating and developing the medical content of the proprietary underwriting manual WWUM (Sun Life World Wide Underwriting Manual). Translate complex medical research into underwriting guidelines.
• Consulting and providing input/content for underwriting-related marketing, educational and promotional materials for various health associated causes supported by Sun Life.
• Providing education to Sun Life Global Underwriting teams.
• Consulting with Underwriting audit team on case assessments.
• Acting as secondary liaison with reinsurance Medical Directors.
• Liaison for our high cost drug business to determine veracity, efficacy of newly approved (FDA) drugs for rare diseases.
• Providing medical support for the International divisions and corporate Chief underwriter.
• Work with medical directors across the enterprise to ensure adherence to corporate governance and create strong working relationship
  
  

What you will bring with you:

• MD with 10-15 years of insurance medicine experience
• Board certified in insurance medicine preferred
• Experience in the Asian, Canadian and American insurance markets
• Extensive knowledge of Insurance Medicine and Life Insurance, Clinical Medicine and Human Pathology
• Medical degree from an accredited medical school in United States, Canada or equivalent
• Strong mathematical acumen and at a minimum, a basic understanding of Insurance Pricing
• Extensive industry knowledge of medical underwriting and risks associated with various parts of the world
• Statistical analysis skills and a familiarity with statistical tools and research methodology
• Strong background in technical and medical research with technical writing skills
• Specialist certification in Internal Medicine or related sub-specialty such as Cardiology is desired, but not a requirement.
• Experience in clinical medical practice
• Experience in revising underwriting guidelines and consulting on underwriting manuals is an asset, but not a requirement
• Ability to actively monitor and review changing medical science with an ability to recognize its applicability to insurance medicine
• Must be adaptable and able to quickly understand insurance medicine and how its focus differs from clinical medicine and research
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work as part of a small team, both in a leadership role and as a contributing member is critical
• Creative problem solving skills
• Flexibility of thought and openness to new ideas.
• The ability to motivate and maintain a positive work environment is vital
• As a leader, able to delegate work, promote cooperation amongst the staff and resolve conflicts in a manner which encourages good work relations
• Ability to read, write and speak in languages in addition to English (such as French, Mandarin or Cantonese) is desirable
  
  

Do you see yourself in this role even if you haven’t checked all the boxes above? We welcome all talented candidates and are committed to a culture that represents diversity in all forms. If you think you might thrive in this setting, we would love to hear from you.

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Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life

• Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being – mental, physical and financial – including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more
• Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account
• A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture
• Great Place to Work Certified in Canada and the U.S.
• Named as a “Top 10” employer by the Boston Globe's “Top Places to Work” two years running
  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Range: $161,600-$258,600

At our company, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide, and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to your base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business. We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions.

Sun Life Financial is a leading provider of group insurance benefits in the U.S., helping people protect what they love about their lives. More than just a name, Sun Life symbolizes our brand promise of making life brighter -for our customers, partners, and communities. Join our talented, diverse workforce and launch a rewarding career. Visit us at www.sunlife.com/us to learn more.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

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We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive. We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients, and the communities where we operate. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life

At Sun Life, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program. Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options and an employer-funded retirement account. Enjoy a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth. We’re proud to be recognized in our communities as a top employer. Proudly Great Place to Work Certified in Canada and the U.S., we’ve also been recognized as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" for two years in a row. Visit our website to learn more about our benefits and recognition within our communities.

We will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

For applicants residing in California, please read our employee California Privacy Policy and Notice.

We do not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Sun Life will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including applicable fair chance ordinances.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Category:

Underwriting - Individual

Posting End Date:

06/07/2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Financial Services and Insurance

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