Associate Director, Affordability

Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring an Associate Director to join our Affordability team.

About The Role

You will lead the strategy and execution of cross-functional affordability initiatives focused on special medical cost savings projects. You will bring proven experience in developing multi-year business strategies, analyzing opportunities, and driving execution across a diverse portfolio of initiatives. You will partner with senior leadership in a matrixed environment to deliver results. You will demonstrate intellectual curiosity, innovative thinking, and a commitment to continuously pushing boundaries to better serve our members. By joining the Affordability team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Oscar's mission to make healthcare simpler, more affordable, and more accessible for all.

You will report into the Director, Affordability. 

Work Location:

This is a hybrid role in our NYC office. You will work part of the time in the office and part of the time remote / work-from-home. #LI-Hybrid

Pay Transparency:

The base pay for this role is: $158,400 - $207,900 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar's unlimited vacation program, and annual performance bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business units to investigate, evaluate, and prioritize cross-functional cost-savings opportunities, while maintaining ownership of a multi-year prioritized pipeline.
• Design and implement innovative multi-year cost-savings strategies across multiple markets.
• Lead the planning, facilitation, and execution of cross-functional design-thinking sessions with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization, serving as a thought partner to senior leadership in addressing highly complex cross-functional challenges.
• Develop and deliver executive-level presentations to communicate actionable insights and recommendations to senior leaders and business partners.
• Develop and grow direct reports, ensuring that colleagues are supported in professional development
• Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 7+ years healthcare experience with past success driving large-scale cross functional initiatives
• 3+ years experience in management consulting with focus on healthcare strategy
• 4+ years of experience managing individual contributors
• Deep knowledge of payor industry operations with proven ability to build strategies and engage senior stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, with a track record of driving initiatives from concept to execution and delivering measurable results.
• Advanced Excel and analytical expertise, including trending, financial modeling, and partnering with finance to guide cost-savings decisions.
• Ability to leverage data to identify opportunities, build business cases, drive prioritization, and influence outcomes in complex environments.
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and navigating ambiguity.
• Demonstrated leadership, both as a manager and as a cross-functional collaborator in a matrixed organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, executive-ready insights.

Bonus Points

• Masters of Public Health, MBA, or similar

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Pay Transparency:  Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including: medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, life and disability insurance, and paid wellness time and reimbursements.

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