Hybrid Assistant Director, Affordability Strategy & Appeals

Cambia Health; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambia Health is seeking an Assistant Director of Affordability Utilization Management and Appeals. This hybrid role leads the affordability program, aligns cross-functional teams, and drives measurable cost savings across the enterprise.

You will shape governance, portfolio execution, and strategic initiatives impacting member affordability. Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of healthcare leadership, strong business acumen, and experience with executive governance and change management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Nursing, Pharmacy, Finance, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Eight+ years of leadership in healthcare, incl. five+ years leading large initiatives.
• Experience developing business cases, portfolios, and executive governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end affordability portfolio from identification to value realization.
• Partner with Affordability Owners and cross-functional leaders to set priorities and resources.
• Establish governance, portfolio management, and operating practices for enterprise value.
• Develop standardized tools and continuous improvement practices for cost stewardship.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive presence

Cross-functional leadership

Business acumen

Governance

Change management

Education

Bachelor's in Healthcare Admin

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Cambia Health is seeking an Assistant Director of Affordability Utilization Management and Appeals. This hybrid role leads the affordability program, aligns cross-functional teams, and drives measurable cost savings across the enterprise.

You will shape governance, portfolio execution, and strategic initiatives impacting member affordability. Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of healthcare leadership, strong business acumen, and experience with executive governance and change management.