- Staff Vice President, Carelon Health Strategy and Planning
Location:
- May be located in any Elevance Health PulsePoint office preferably in Indianapolis, IN, Atlanta, GA, Mason, OH, Richmond, VA, Norfolk, VA or Mendota Heights, MN.
_This role requires associates to be in-office at least 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law._
- Summary
- The
- Staff Vice President, Carelon Health Strategy and Planning
- will lead the development, alignment, and execution of Carelon Health's enterprise strategic plan. This role is accountable for translating strategic priorities into clear, actionable plans that advance growth, quality, affordability, clinical performance, and enterprise transformation. Reporting to the
- President of Carelon Health
- , this leader will serve as Chief-of-Staff and will serve as a strategic advisor and execution partner to senior leadership, ensuring that clinical, operational, financial, and workforce priorities are integrated and aligned across the business.
The role will establish disciplined planning, governance, and performance management processes that enable effective decision-making, accountability, and measurable outcomes. This role will lead high-impact strategic and transformation initiatives, develop data-driven insights, and deliver executive-level communications that clarify priorities, accelerate execution, and support sustained business performance.. The leader will build and develop a high-performing team and establish strong partnerships across Carelon and Elevance Health to drive enterprise value and measurable business outcomes.
- Team Scope
- 8+ across the U.S.
- Other key relationships include:
- + Carelon Insight and Rx leaders + Cost of Care leaders + Carelon P & L Leaders + Carelon CMO + Elevance HBO and HS leaders
- Position Responsibilities
- + Own Carelon Health's enterprise strategic planning process end to end, including agenda setting, prioritization, leadership alignment, and translation of strategy into executable clinical, financial, operational, and workforce plans.
+ Lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, including care model redesign, value-based care expansion, digital health enablement, affordability improvement, and other strategic priorities, with clear accountability for milestones, outcomes, and business impact. + Design and manage the enterprise governance model for Carelon Health, ensuring decision rights, performance accountability, risk management, and escalation processes are clearly defined and consistently executed. + Serve as a strategic advisor and liaison to senior executives across Carelon and Elevance Health, enabling alignment across business units, functions, and enterprise priorities. + Integrate clinical, business, financial, and operational initiatives to support seamless execution and improved patient, provider, customer, and business outcomes. + Conduct and oversee rigorous analysis of clinical, financial, operational, and market data; translate insights into actionable recommendations for senior leadership. + Develop executive-level presentations, strategy materials, business reviews, and communications that create clarity, consistency, and alignment across stakeholders. + Build a strategic ecosystem of internal and external partners to advance Carelon Health's growth, quality, affordability, and transformation agenda. + Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing strategy and planning team, including responsibility for hiring, performance management, talent development, and engagement. + Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, disciplined execution, and continuous improvement across direct and matrixed teams. + Travel as needed (approx. 10%).
- Position Requirements
- Requires a BA/BS degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of leadership experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
- Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences
- + Strong financial, business, and leadership acumen.
+ Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret complex financial, clinical, and operational data to inform strategic decisions. + Excellent judgment and decision-making skills, including prioritization and execution of cost of care and value-based initiatives. + Strong understanding of the competitive landscape, market dynamics, and emerging industry trends, with ability to identify growth and innovation opportunities. + Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives in a highly matrixed environment. + Consistent track record of high performance, delivering against aggressive goals and timelines. + Demonstrated success in attracting, developing, and retaining top talent; builds high-performing, engaged teams. + MBA, MHA, MA or other advanced degree. _
Corporate Title:
Staff VP Strategy & Planning_ For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary
- range for this specific position is $195,280.
00 to $322,212.00. Location(s): Minnesota In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.
- The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.
This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law. Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health. Who We Are Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. How We Work At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business. We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few. Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws. Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (https://info.flclearinghouse.com/) .
