Lead Director Claims Operations Meritain TPA
CVSHealth
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Brief Overview
Provides strategic leadership, management oversight, and cross‑functional partnership to ensure exceptional customer experiences and satisfaction. This role is responsible for developing and executing Claims Operations strategy; leading a large, multi‑layered Claims organization; monitoring quality, performance, and compliance; resolving escalated issues; and driving continuous process improvement.
Applies strong leadership capabilities, a customer‑centric mindset, and advanced problem‑solving skills to drive customer loyalty, retention, and advocacy, while cultivating a positive, service‑oriented, and performance‑driven culture.
**The position may be remote or hybrid anywhere in the US depending on candidate location and commute to a hub location
What You Will Do
Lead a team of up to 20 people leaders with a total span of control exceeding 400 Claims Operations resources
Provide strategic direction and operational leadership for Claims processing delivery, quality, and customer experience
Develop and execute strategies to optimize Claims Operations performance, efficiency, and scalability
Implement industry best practices and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Agile) to streamline processes and improve outcomes
Evaluate, select, and integrate innovative technologies and systems to enhance Claims Operations and customer support capabilities
Partner closely with IT, data management, compliance, finance, and other cross‑functional stakeholders to align operational execution with enterprise strategy
Manage workforce planning, capacity models, and resource allocation to ensure services are delivered on time, within budget, and at required quality levels
Establish, monitor, and manage key performance indicators (KPIs), SLAs, and quality metrics
Drive strong performance management, accountability, and results across leadership teams
Foster a customer‑centric culture focused on empathy, effective communication, quality, and problem resolution
Monitor customer feedback, trends, and escalations; implement actions to improve satisfaction, retention, and overall experience
Leverage business intelligence, data analytics, and operational insights to drive informed decision‑making
Stay current on healthcare claims, TPA industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to continuously enhance service delivery
Minimum Requirements
Minimum of 10 years leading large‑scale Claims Operations organizations with deep understanding of healthcare claims operations, adjudication, and preferably in TPA operating models
Healthcare experience within the TPA sector of healthcare delivery highly preferred
Track record of building strong leadership pipelines, succession planning, and employee engagement
Proven experience managing enterprise‑scale operations with complex workflows
Strong execution and delivery skills, including planning, implementation, and operational sustainment
Advanced proficiency in business intelligence and data‑driven decision making
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in matrixed, cross‑functional environments
Strategic problem solving and decision making
Leadership agility and growth mindset
Developing leaders and high‑performing teams
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated success leading large‑scale operational transformation and change initiatives
Working knowledge of healthcare regulatory, compliance, and audit requirements (e.g., HIPAA, CMS, state regulations)
Experience leading or supporting claims system implementations, optimization, or modernization efforts
Familiarity with automation, AI, workflow tools, and digital claims technologies
Strong financial acumen, including budget ownership, cost management, and workforce optimization
Experience leading remote or hybrid Claims Operations workforces (if applicable)
Education
Bachelor's degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification.
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$100,000.00 - $231,540.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.