Executive Director, Region Development Officer – Central Region

CVS Health Careers

. Lead strategy development for new business and retention across Commercial and Specialty portfolios in the Central region .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $131,500 - $303,195 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing strategic plans to drive business growth and retention in the healthcare industry, with a strong focus on relationship management and market analysis.

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Healthcare Industry ExperienceStrategy Consulting ExperienceBusiness Analytics SkillsSales and Growth Strategy DevelopmentRelationship Management

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Hard Skills

Strategic PlanningMarket AnalysisSales Strategy DevelopmentFinancial AnalyticsData-Driven Decision-Making

Soft Skills

Effective CollaborationProblem-SolvingEntrepreneurial ThinkingExecution and Delivery

Tools & Technologies

Business Intelligence Tools

Industry Keywords

HealthcareCommercial PortfolioSpecialty PortfolioMarket ShareLead GenerationProvider ContractingPartnership Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead strategy development for new business and retention across Commercial and Specialty portfolios in the Central region
Identify emerging opportunities and elevate the Aetna brand
Cultivate strategic relationships with providers and key market partners
Assess current partnerships and sales strategies, strengthening or reimagining them as appropriate
Surface and recommend new products and services supporting long-term regional objectives
Formulate and communicate strategic plans
Identify and develop new business opportunities
Develop internal and external relationships to increase lead generation, market share, retention, and brand expansion
Build cross-functional teams to support sustainable, long-term growth
Track emerging markets and trends
Monitor and report performance relative to plans
Foster an entrepreneurial growth culture across the enterprise
Propose, develop, and help maintain strategic partnerships
Support Medicare segment provider contracting negotiations and business development
Shape long-term company objectives and plans
Research and identify new markets
Advise on product development, distribution, and promotion strategies
Identify sponsorship opportunities, including nonprofit engagement
Facilitate market planning discussions between Health Plan and Medical Group leaders
Integrate strategic financial analyses and plans with program and regional teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in the healthcare industry
5+ years of strategy consulting experience, including management and leadership responsibilities
Proven ability to build and manage relationships with senior leaders and external partners
Experience developing and executing sales, retention, and growth strategies
Strong business and financial analytics skills, including sales and medical cost analysis
Demonstrated enterprise mindset with entrepreneurial thinking
Strong execution and delivery skills, including planning and operational follow-through
Proficiency with business intelligence and data-driven decision-making
Effective collaboration across teams
Mastery of problem-solving and decision-making
Bachelor's degree required
Ability to travel 10–25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program
Equity award program
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings options
Wellness programs
Other resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being