VP Medical Director

Northwestern Mutual

. Serve as a senior medical authority bridging clinical medicine with risk management .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • Wisconsin • United StatesLead💰 $220,000 - $330,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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

Demonstrates expertise in medical underwriting, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance, with a strong foundation in clinical medicine and the ability to translate medical science into actionable guidelines. Proven leadership in training and collaboration across multiple departments, ensuring high standards in Life, Disability, and Long Term Care products.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MD Or DO DegreeBoard Certification In Internal MedicineClinical ExperienceMedical Licensing In WisconsinBoard Certification In Insurance Medicine

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

Medical Standards WritingMortality And Morbidity Risk AssessmentClaims AssessmentMedical ConsultationsSecond-Sign ReviewsCardiovascular Risk Assessment

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProfessional InteractionTraining And OnboardingEthical BehaviorJudgment

Tools & Technologies

Case Management PlatformsMedical Record Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Board Certification In Internal MedicineBoard Certification In Insurance Medicine

Industry Keywords

Life InsuranceDisability InsuranceLong Term Care InsuranceInsurance MedicineRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a senior medical authority bridging clinical medicine with risk management
Translate medical science into underwriting guidelines
Assess mortality and morbidity risks for Life, Disability, and Long Term Care policies
Guide claims assessment and ensure regulatory compliance
Set medical standards for Life, Disability, and Long Term Care products
Support underwriter education on medical standards
Provide medical consultations and leadership to Actuarial, Law, Government Relations, Communications, Philanthropy, Innovation, NM Venture Funds, and other departments
Provide medical case consultations and referrals for underwriting and benefits areas
Direct or participate in special projects and committees designated by the Vice President and Chief Medical Officer
Train and onboard Associate Medical Directors new to insurance medicine
Perform second-sign reviews on Jumbo Life cases
Collaborate with CV Medical Consultants for Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
Contribute to insurance medicine associations through meeting planning, speaking, holding office, and setting professional standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Complete a MD or DO degree
Primary care residency training
At least 3 years of clinical experience
Achieve and maintain Board certification in Internal Medicine, Med/Peds, or Family Medicine
Achieve and maintain medical licensing in the state of Wisconsin
Excellent communication skills
Ability to write medical standards
Ability to present at industry meetings
Ability to perform training sessions
Ability to interact professionally with underwriters, claims analysts, field and policyowners
Attainment of Board Certification in Insurance Medicine
Digital proficiency with case management and medical record platforms
Ethical behavior and excellent judgment
Comfort with change and flexibility to be a change agent

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional short-term incentive compensation
Additional long-term incentive compensation
Geographic-specific compensation and benefits may apply in eligible locations
Equal opportunity employment environment