Medical Director jobs in United States

Explore 464 matching jobs.

Humana

Medical Director – National OP, Medicare

Humana

Posted: 10/21/2026
Syneos Health

Associate Director, Clinical Trial Management

Syneos Health

Posted: 10/21/2026
MSD

Director, Clinical and Regulatory Strategic Communications

MSD

Posted: 10/21/2026
Braveheart Bio

Associate Director – Medical Affairs, Publications

Braveheart Bio

Posted: 10/21/2026
Novartis

Associate Director, Clinical Supply Management

Novartis

Posted: 10/21/2026
Pfizer

Field Medical Director, Breast and Gynecological Cancers – Non-MD

Pfizer

Posted: 10/21/2026
Pfizer

Field Medical Director, Breast and Gynecological Cancers

Pfizer

Posted: 10/21/2026
Biogen

Associate Medical Director, Rare Disease – Friederichs Ataxia

Biogen

Posted: 10/21/2026
Alimentiv

Project Director – Clinical Study Management

Alimentiv

Posted: 10/21/2026
Pfizer

Field Medical Director, Breast and Gynecological Cancers

Pfizer

Posted: 10/21/2026
Pfizer

Field Medical Director, Breast and Gynecological Cancers – Non-MD

Pfizer

Posted: 10/21/2026
Mercy

Director, Clinical Chargemaster

Mercy

Posted: 10/21/2026
MSD

Senior Director, Clinical Science, Thoracic Oncology

MSD

Posted: 10/21/2026
MSD

Senior Director, Clinical Science, Genitourinary (GU) Oncology

MSD

Posted: 10/21/2026
MSD

Senior Director, Clinical Science, Gastrointestinal – Oncology

MSD

Posted: 10/21/2026
MSD

Senior Director, Clinical Science, Breast Oncology

MSD

Posted: 10/21/2026
MSD

Senior Director, Clinical Science, Gynecologic Oncology

MSD

Posted: 10/21/2026
CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services

Medical Director – Oncology

CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services

Posted: 10/21/2026
ModMed

Medical Director, Gastroenterology

ModMed

Posted: 10/21/2026
Avalere

Associate Scientific Director – Medical Communications

Avalere

Posted: 10/21/2026
Humana

Medical Director – National OP, Medicare

Humana
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $223,800 - $313,100 per yearWebsite
Apply

Core Competencies

Role fit
Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in Utilization Management, ensuring compliance with national guidelines and CMS requirements while effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders. Possesses strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of the managed care industry, particularly Medicare Advantage and Managed Medicaid.

Highest-signal resume keywords
MD Or DO Degree5+ Years Clinical Patient Care ExperienceBoard Certification In ABMS Medical SpecialtyUtilization Management ExperienceKnowledge Of Medicare Advantage And Managed Medicaid

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Review preauthorization requests for services
  • Determine whether requested services, level of care, and/or site of service should be authorized
  • Review submitted clinical records and computer-based clinical scenarios
  • Prioritize daily work and communicate decisions to internal associates
  • Participate in care management, grievance and appeals reviews, project teams, or organizational committees as applicable
  • Conduct Utilization Management for members in an assigned market, member population, or condition type
  • Interpret whether services align with national guidelines, CMS requirements, Humana policies, clinical standards, and contract requirements
  • Support and collaborate with team members, departments, Humana colleagues, and the Regional VP of Health Services
  • Communicate with external physicians by phone to gather clinical information or discuss determinations
  • Resolve conflicts during physician discussions when necessary
  • Support regional market priorities and collaborative business relationships with external physicians, physician groups, facilities, or community groups
  • Meet departmental expectations independently and consistently
  • Ensure compliance timelines are met
  • Report typically to a Regional Vice President of Health Services, Lead, or Corporate Medical Director

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • MD or DO degree
  • 5+ years of direct clinical patient care experience post residency or fellowship
  • Current and ongoing Board Certification in an approved ABMS Medical Specialty
  • Current and unrestricted license in at least one jurisdiction
  • Willingness to obtain additional license if required
  • No current sanction from Federal or State Governmental organizations
  • Ability to pass credentialing requirements
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Evidence of analytic and interpretation skills
  • Knowledge of the managed care industry including Medicare Advantage and Managed Medicaid (preferred)
  • Utilization management experience in a medical management review organization (preferred)
  • Experience with national guidelines such as MCG® or InterQual (preferred)
  • Advanced degree such as an MBA, MHA, or MPH (preferred)
  • Exposure to Public Health, Population Health, analytics, and business metrics (preferred)
  • Experience working with Case managers or Care managers on complex case management, including familiarity with social determinants of health (preferred)
  • Dedicated work space without ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI/HIPAA information
  • Home internet service with at least 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speed

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off
  • Company holidays
  • Personal holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid caregiver leave
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Work-from-home arrangement
  • Potential travel to Humana offices for training or meetings

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills
Utilization ManagementClinical Record ReviewAnalytic SkillsInterpretation SkillsComplex Case Management
Soft Skills
Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationConflict Resolution
Tools & Technologies
MCG®InterQualPHI/HIPAA Compliance
Certifications & Qualifications
Board Certification In ABMS Medical SpecialtyCurrent And Unrestricted Medical License
Industry Keywords
Managed Care IndustryMedicare AdvantageManaged MedicaidPublic HealthPopulation Health