Director, Health Affordability & Utilization Strategy (Hybrid)

Cambia Health; Medford (OR); Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Cambia Health is seeking an Assistant Director of Affordability Utilization Management and Appeals to lead the affordability portfolio across multiple offices. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and measurable cost savings in health care delivery.

You will partner with senior leaders to design and execute programs that reduce costs, improve affordability, and align resources with enterprise goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare/related field is required; Master's preferred.
• 8+ years of leadership in healthcare with 5+ years leading large cross-functional programs.
• Experience in affordability, cost management, value-based care, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Cost Stewardship strategic roadmap, including annual planning and portfolio management.
• Lead end-to-end initiative lifecycle from opportunity identification to value realization.
• Develop governance, reporting, and executive communications; translate data into insights.
• Coach and develop a high-performing team and drive organizational change.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive presence

Financial analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Change management

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Nursing, Pharmacy, Finance, or related field

Master's degree (MBA, MHA, MPH, or equivalent) preferred

Job description

Cambia Health is seeking an Assistant Director of Affordability Utilization Management and Appeals to lead the affordability portfolio across multiple offices. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and measurable cost savings in health care delivery.

You will partner with senior leaders to design and execute programs that reduce costs, improve affordability, and align resources with enterprise goals.