Innovation Portfolio Strategy Principal

Humana

2d•$138,900 - $191,000•Remote

About The Position

The Innovation Portfolio Strategy Principal identifies innovation opportunities and translates ideas into actionable, profitable business. This role defines business innovation objectives based on market needs and business gaps, gathers ideas from sources such as market information and consumer insights, and works with senior executives to develop and drive segment- or enterprise-wide strategies. As an advanced subject matter expert, the Principal advises functional areas and makes recommendations to senior executives on significant matters. The role oversees development of the clinical and population health sub-portfolio, including high-profile, high-impact solutions. It collaborates across strategy, design, engineering, clinical, and operations teams to align solutions with business partners’ and members’ needs. The Principal turns ideation and discovery into strategic direction and project plans, guides solutions through design, development, and pilot launch, and applies data-based frameworks to buy, build, or partner decisions. The role also defines performance indicators and optimization plans, develops go-to-market approaches, and connects the sub-portfolio to Medicare business and growth objectives. This is a fully remote position in the contiguous United States. Occasional travel to Humana offices for training or meetings may be required. Typical business hours are Monday through Friday, preferably aligned with the Central or Eastern time zone; the position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Remote employees must have internet service with at least 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds and work from a dedicated space that protects member PHI/HIPAA information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, public health, or a related field.
At least 10 years of technical experience, clinical strategy, consulting, or innovation, with a specific focus on digital and/or population health products.
2–3 years of leadership or project management experience.
At least 3 years of healthcare experience focused on Medicare populations.
Experience and understanding of healthcare data and analytics, contemporary technologies, managed care administrative functions, and care delivery models.
Experience managing stakeholder relationships, including executives and management audiences, and external vendors.
Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, including experience identifying trends and actionable insights.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business, public health, or a related field.
Experience translating complex topics clearly for different audiences.
Ability to handle difficult or ambiguous situations with clarity and professionalism.
Ability to influence decisions without relying only on authority.

Responsibilities

Oversee development of the clinical and population health sub-portfolio of solutions, leading development of high-profile and high-impact solutions.
Collaborate across strategy, design, engineering, clinical, and operations teams to align solutions with business partners’ and member needs.
Lead and develop junior team members, both as a direct manager and as a leader in cross-functional solution development teams.
Translate ideation and discovery into strategic direction and project plans that guide innovative solutions through design, development, and pilot launch.
Use a consistent, data-based framework to make buy, build, or partner decisions and, when applicable, partner and co-develop with external digital health companies.
Define key performance indicators and paths to incremental value and continuous optimization.
Work with relevant partners on data ingestion and optimization plans so solutions meet customer needs across customer segments and inform scaling and enhancement decisions.
Develop and execute go-to-market approaches by integrating expertise from national and market leadership teams.
Advise the team on product management processes and tools, including human-centered design thinking, user research, concept testing, business case development, and product blueprints; demonstrate best practices.
Apply advanced quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills.
Develop and deliver high-quality deliverables and recommendations for senior executives that connect the clinical and population health sub-portfolio to Medicare segment business and growth objectives.
Champion a startup mindset and agile ways of working across the Medicare segment to design, develop, and deliver differentiated customer experiences.