Senior Principal Product Lead - Clinical Oncology Strategy

Blue Shield of CA; Lodi (CA); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of California seeks a Clinical Product Senior Principal to lead the clinical product strategy and roadmap for high-cost conditions, with an initial Oncology focus. You will partner with Commercial and Government Markets to design, deliver, and evolve clinical programs that meet client needs and regulatory requirements.

The role requires navigating complex payer environments, managing enterprise-scale transformations, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve measurable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or HS with 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Advanced degree (e.g., MPH, MBA, MHA) preferred.
• 12 years prior relevant experience required.
• Expertise in medical management, including utilization management, case management, and population health strategy required.
• Proven experience developing and executing multi-year clinical product roadmaps in healthcare or payer environments required.
• Requires experience working at a health plan (managed care, government payer, or academic).
• Experience working in oncology is preferred.
• Strong understanding of cross-benefit integration (medical and pharmacy) and value-based care principles.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-scale transformation initiatives and driving measurable affordability and quality outcomes.
• Expertise in healthcare analytics, predictive modeling, and outcomes measurement frameworks.
• Experience managing strategic vendor partnerships, including contracting, performance management, and shared-risk model.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget ownership, business case development, and ROI analysis.
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments, including Commercial, Covered California, Medi-Cal, and CMS requirement.
• Exceptional executive presence with ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record of building, mentoring, and scaling high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of multi-year clinical product roadmaps.
• Partner with Commercial and Government Markets to design, deliver, and evolve clinical programs.
• Build and develop the clinical product strategy and roadmap for high-cost conditions (initial focus on Oncology).
• Influence senior stakeholders and oversee cross-functional teams to drive affordability and quality outcomes.

Skills

Clinical product strategy

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional leadership

Healthcare analytics

Budget ownership

Vendor partnerships

Regulatory navigation

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Blue Shield of California seeks a Clinical Product Senior Principal to lead the clinical product strategy and roadmap for high-cost conditions, with an initial Oncology focus. You will partner with Commercial and Government Markets to design, deliver, and evolve clinical programs that meet client needs and regulatory requirements.

The role requires navigating complex payer environments, managing enterprise-scale transformations, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve measurable