Senior Director, Regulatory Business Operations

Centene Corp.; Missouri; Remote; USD 148,000 - 274,000; Full time

Job summary

Centene Corp. is seeking a Senior Director of Regulatory Business Operations to direct licensing for new and existing businesses across markets. The role involves engaging with state authorities, researching regulatory requirements, and advising leadership on trends that affect operations.

You will coordinate cross-functional responses, ensuring timely filings and compliant implementations nationwide. This senior role requires extensive regulatory operations experience in healthcare, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 8+ years in regulatory operations, compliance, or related fields.
• Experience with managed care and state licensing in healthcare is preferred.
• Strong advisory capability on regulatory trends and product development.

Responsibilities

• Direct the process for identifying and obtaining licenses for new and existing Centene businesses.
• Lead engagement with State personnel and conduct regulatory research.
• Advise senior leadership on regulatory trends and their impact on operations.
• Coordinate application documentation and submissions for business licensure.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, compliance and other functions to respond to state-specific requests.

Skills

Regulatory operations

Project management

Healthcare regulatory landscape

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management or related field

Job description

## Senior Director, Regulatory Business OperationsApplylocations: Remote-MOtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 1652602**Position Purpose:** Direct the process for identifying and obtaining the appropriate licenses for new and existing businesses. Assist new business development and expansion for companywide operations* Identify state requirements and secure the appropriate information within Centene and external sources to fulfill filing obligations* Direct engagement with State personnel and conduct independent research into regulatory environments* Serve in an advisory role related to new product development in terms of regulatory requirements and concerns* Lead the discussion regarding licensure requirements, organizational structure obligations, financial funding levels/timing and all obligatory filings* Assess viability of requirements and ability to fulfill requirements and propose mitigation strategies* Execute business implementation plans including initiating requests to support functions for finance, legal, compliance, and other specific functions to respond to state specific requests and escalate as appropriate* Advise senior leadership on significant regulatory trends on the state level that would affect business operations* Coordinate and track the application documentation and submission for business licensure**Education/Experience:** Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management or related field. 8+ years of regulatory operations, compliance, business operations, project management or related experience. Managed care and state licensing experience in healthcare environment.Pay Range: $148,000.00 - $274,200.00 per year **At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day.** You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.