Life Sciences - Vertical Leader
About The Position
This role is eligible for fully remote work. Provides leadership and direction for the GB Specialty Life Sciences Vertical, ensuring strong oversight of all vertical client relationships and claims handling functions. Manages a team of highly skilled claims handlers and holds ultimate responsibility for their performance. Directly oversees the handling of the largest and most complex claims within the vertical. Approves personnel activities, including hiring, training and development, and the evaluation of staff performance. Serves as the face of the Life Sciences vertical, participating in conferences, authoring white papers and thought leadership articles, and speaking on industry panels. Conducts case reviews and evaluates claims staff through ongoing review of statistics, open/closed file evaluations, and substantive file reviews. Participates in key planning and strategic decision-making processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 12 years related experience required.
- Excellent communication skills
Nice To Haves
- JD Highly Preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides leadership and direction for the GB Specialty Life Sciences Vertical, ensuring strong oversight of all vertical client relationships and claims handling functions.
- Manages a team of highly skilled claims handlers and holds ultimate responsibility for their performance.
- Directly oversees the handling of the largest and most complex claims within the vertical.
- Approves personnel activities, including hiring, training and development, and the evaluation of staff performance.
- Serves as the face of the Life Sciences vertical, participating in conferences, authoring white papers and thought leadership articles, and speaking on industry panels.
- Conducts case reviews and evaluates claims staff through ongoing review of statistics, open/closed file evaluations, and substantive file reviews.
- Participates in key planning and strategic decision-making processes.
Benefits
- Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
- Life and accident insurance
- 401(K) and Roth options
- Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
- Educational expense reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
- Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
- Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
- Training programs
- Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
- Charitable matching gift program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
