Director, Value-Based Care Strategy & Communications

CVS Health; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Equity/bonus eligibility

Job summary

CVS Health's Aetna unit seeks a VBC strategy and communications leader to develop and maintain enterprise VBC content across Commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid, while partnering with analytics, finance, and operations to demonstrate impact. You will lead content strategy, collaborate with Sales, Product, and Proposal teams, and advance external thought leadership through conferences and publications.

This full-time role emphasizes strategic storytelling and stakeholder influence in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 10+ years of healthcare consulting, strategy, communications, marketing, or business development experience.
• Experience communicating the value of value-based care, population health, provider engagement, or healthcare transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated success developing executive presentations, strategic communications, thought leadership materials, and/or RFP responses.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities.
• Ability to translate complex healthcare concepts, data, and strategies into compelling business narratives.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining enterprise VBC results, outcomes, proof points, case studies, and success stories across Commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid businesses.
• Partnering with analytics, finance, quality, network, and operational teams to identify, validate, and communicate the impact of Aetna's VBC initiatives.
• Leading VBC content strategy and strategic positioning for sales pursuits, client engagements, and RFP responses.
• Collaborating with Sales, Product, Network Development, Proposal Management, and Account Management teams to develop differentiated VBC messaging and presentations.
• Creating and maintaining standard and customized VBC value story content, including executive presentations, marketing materials, proposals, thought leadership assets, and client-facing communications.
• Ensuring consistent VBC messaging across lines of business while tailoring content for customers, providers, prospects, and other key stakeholders.
• Advancing Aetna's VBC thought leadership through conferences, publications, webinars, executive speaking opportunities, and other external engagement activities.
• Monitoring industry trends, emerging payment models, competitive activity, and market dynamics to inform messaging, positioning, and strategic priorities.
• Leading internal communication efforts that increase awareness, understanding, and adoption of Aetna's VBC strategy and accomplishments.
• Serving as a subject matter resource and strategic advisor on Aetna's VBC strategy, results, and market differentiation.

Skills

Executive communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic storytelling

Stakeholder influence

translating complex concepts

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

CVS Health's Aetna unit seeks a VBC strategy and communications leader to develop and maintain enterprise VBC content across Commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid, while partnering with analytics, finance, and operations to demonstrate impact. You will lead content strategy, collaborate with Sales, Product, and Proposal teams, and advance external thought leadership through conferences and publications.

This full-time role emphasizes strategic storytelling and stakeholder influence in a fast-paced