Senior Manager – Clinical Innovation

CVS Health Careers

. Manage and drive use cases within the clinical innovation portfolio and initiatives .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • Georgia • United StatesSenior💰 $67,900 - $182,549 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Program Management and innovation within the healthcare industry, with a strong focus on developing and implementing strategies that drive value and foster collaboration across cross-functional teams. Proficient in data analytics, risk management, and delivering impactful presentations to senior leadership.

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Program ManagementInnovation StrategyData AnalyticsRelationship ManagementHealthcare Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementInnovationData AnalyticsRisk ManagementBusiness Process OptimizationFinancial AnalysisStrategic PlanningProduct StrategyRegulatory PolicyEnterprise Business Portfolio Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsRelationship ManagementChange Management

Certifications & Qualifications

College DegreeLicensure or Certification by Discipline Preferred

Industry Keywords

Healthcare LandscapeClinical InnovationCross-Functional CollaborationEmerging Innovation TrendsValue Realization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and drive use cases within the clinical innovation portfolio and initiatives
Develop new sources of value within Aetna’s Clinical Solutions business unit
Lead, partner, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and internal/external stakeholders
Develop, test, and implement innovative solutions
Define, rationalize, and align priorities with clear business rationale
Drive and manage innovation scope through ideation/concept, solution development, and pilot stages
Manage readiness for scaling, value realization, and monitoring
Manage risk and develop interventions
Facilitate working sessions
Deliver required analysis, reporting, and presentation materials
Evaluate new concepts, emerging innovation trends, and clinical operations/offerings benchmarking within the healthcare industry
Develop trends into innovative solutions that solve business problems and deliver breakthrough value
Foster a culture supporting strategy through Heart At Work Behaviors, with customers and colleagues as the central focus

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years Program Management experience leading complex initiatives
2+ years successful experience in strategy, innovation and/or portfolio management within healthcare industry or equivalent industry
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to communicate key messages across all levels of the organization, including executive leaders and internal/external stakeholders
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to develop and deliver presentations to senior leadership team members
Strong data and analytics skills
Ability to consistently produce and create value and meet/exceed committed performance
Ability to drive new innovation in highly cross-functional environments
Demonstrated relationship management skills
Capacity to quickly build and maintain credible relationships at varying levels of the organization
Experience identifying value opportunities and creating new capabilities and/or project offerings that result in new value
Conceptual and structured thinking with ability to generate and translate concepts and ideas into effective strategies
Ability to embrace and promote change, navigate uncertainty, and accommodate changing objectives and demands
Experience with enterprise-wide and/or cross-functional large-scale initiatives with a high degree of complexity
Experience with innovation, analytics, generative AI, business process optimization, enterprise business portfolio management/consulting, financial analysis, strategic planning, risk management, product strategy, or regulatory policy
Broad understanding of the healthcare landscape
College degree
Appropriate licensure or certification by discipline preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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