Senior Manager – Clinical Innovation

CVS Health

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

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $67,900 - $182,549 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Program Management and Innovation Strategy within the healthcare sector, with a strong focus on driving value through cross-functional collaboration and effective communication. Proven ability to develop and implement innovative solutions that address complex business challenges.

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Program ManagementInnovation StrategyData And Analytics SkillsRelationship ManagementHealthcare Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementInnovation DevelopmentData AnalysisPresentation DevelopmentValue CreationRisk ManagementSolution ImplementationBenchmarkingPerformance MeasurementComplex Initiative Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationFacilitationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant Licensure Or Certification

Industry Keywords

HealthcareClinical SolutionsCross-Functional TeamsEmerging Innovation TrendsClinical Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and successfully drive use cases within the clinical innovation portfolio and initiatives
Solve key business problems and support development of 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 clearly defined business rationale
Drive and manage innovation scope through ideation/concept, solution development, and pilot stages
Manage readiness, scaled deployment, 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
Develop trends into innovative solutions that solve key business problems and deliver breakthrough value
Foster a culture that accelerates strategy through Heart At Work Behaviors

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
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proven 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
Experience identifying value opportunities and creating new capabilities and/or project offerings that result in new value
Experience with enterprise-wide and/or cross-functional large scale initiatives with high degree of complexity
Broad understanding of the healthcare landscape
College degree
Appropriate licensure or certification by discipline preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program
Award target in the company’s 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