VP Medical Director: Medical Risk & Underwriting

Jobtome; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 220,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Concierge service

Comprehensive benefits

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual seeks a Vice President, Medical Director to unify clinical medicine with underwriting risk. This leader will translate medical science into underwriting guidelines, assess mortality and morbidity, guide claims processes, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role involves mentoring, cross‑functional leadership, and driving education for underwriters while advancing medical standards across Life, Disability, and Long Term Care products.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with residency training and clinical experience.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine, Med/Peds, or Family Medicine.
• Active medical license in Wisconsin.
• Strong communication and writing of medical standards.
• Ability to present at industry meetings and conduct trainings.

Responsibilities

• Set medical standards for Life, Disability and Long Term Care products.
• Educate underwriters and cross-function teams on standards.
• Provide medical consultations to underwriting and benefits.
• Lead or participate in special projects as directed by executives.
• Train Associate Medical Directors new to insurance medicine.
• Collaborate with cardiovascular risk assessment teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical leadership

Change management

Digital proficiency

Ethical judgment

Attention to detail

Industry presentation

Training sessions

Education

MD or DO degree

Primary care residency

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

Tools

Medical record platforms

Case management systems

Job description

Northwestern Mutual seeks a Vice President, Medical Director to unify clinical medicine with underwriting risk. This leader will translate medical science into underwriting guidelines, assess mortality and morbidity, guide claims processes, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role involves mentoring, cross‑functional leadership, and driving education for underwriters while advancing medical standards across Life, Disability, and Long Term Care products.