Principal Product Developer, Population Health Strategy

Blue Cross NC

. Plan, design, develop and implement large complex programs and services for the Healthcare Division .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeDurham • North Carolina • United StatesLead💰 $107,901 - $172,642 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in healthcare program development and management, with a focus on population health strategies, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive process improvements to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.

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Healthcare Program DevelopmentPopulation Health ManagementCross-Functional Project ManagementStakeholder EngagementRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Program DesignBusiness Case DevelopmentPerformance Metrics EstablishmentBudget Impact AnalysisVendor Evaluation and Selection

Soft Skills

Thought LeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunicationCustomer Engagement

Industry Keywords

NCQA AccreditationHealthcare IndustryPopulation Health StrategiesMember EngagementProcess Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, design, develop and implement large complex programs and services for the Healthcare Division
Drive improvements in population health, reductions in medical and/or administrative expenses, improved customer experience and competitive advantage
Serve as a thought leader for population health strategies and program ideation
Gather enterprise, division, community, member and competitive intelligence input to identify opportunities and assess needs
Develop strategic designs, business cases, strategy concept designs and business requirements
Establish evaluation plans, performance metrics and program goals
Lead cross-functional development teams and coordinate interdepartmental functions
Gain stakeholder approval and buy-in; resolve program issues, problems and changes
Ensure compliance with regulatory and NCQA Population Health Management accreditation standards
Identify target audiences and develop and deploy marketing strategies to increase member engagement
Develop budget impacts and secure stakeholder approvals
Transition programs and projects to operational owners
Lead vendor identification, evaluation, selection and contract negotiations
Maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders to identify strategic alignment and partnerships
Champion efficiency, process improvement and customer engagement initiatives
Serve as a subject matter expert on programmatic opportunities and tactics to improve health and affordability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in related field, or 10+ years of experience in related field in lieu of degree
At least 7 years of healthcare industry experience in healthcare program development, delivery or management (preferred)
Advanced degree preferred
At least two years of cross-functional project and/or program management or development experience (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Bonus based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance
401(k) with employer match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Competitive health benefits
Wellness programs