Senior Medical Director - Underwriting & Risk Strategy

Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 220,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation program

Competitive salary with short/long‑t​r

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC in Milwaukee seeks a Vice President, Medical Director to serve as a senior medical authority bridging clinical medicine with risk management. You will translate medical science into underwriting guidelines, assess mortality and morbidity risks for Life, DI and LTC products, and guide claims assessment.

The team includes RNs, MDs, and DOs; you will train associates, lead medical consultations with underwriting and benefits, participate in committees,

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with residency training and clinical experience.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine, Med-Peds or Family Medicine.
• Wisconsin medical license or eligibility.
• Strong communication skills and ability to write medical standards.
• Ability to present at industry meetings and train staff.
• Collaborative leadership across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Set medical standards for Life, Disability, and Long Term Care products.
• Provide medical consultations to underwriting and benefits teams.
• Lead and train Associate Medical Directors.
• Participate in committees and strategic projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Actuarial, Law, Government Relations).

Skills

Leadership

Medical Case Consultation

Underwriting Practices

Mortality Morbidity Risk Analysis

Digital Health Data

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Communication

Industry Knowledge

Education

MD/DO degree

Board certification in Internal Medicine/Med-Peds/Family Medicine

Wisconsin medical license

Tools

Medical record platforms

Job description

Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC in Milwaukee seeks a Vice President, Medical Director to serve as a senior medical authority bridging clinical medicine with risk management. You will translate medical science into underwriting guidelines, assess mortality and morbidity risks for Life, DI and LTC products, and guide claims assessment.

The team includes RNs, MDs, and DOs; you will train associates, lead medical consultations with underwriting and benefits, participate in committees,