Director Of Clinical Strategy

The Director of Clinical Strategy is a national leadership role within Gallagher’s Innovation Health and Benefits Consulting business line. This position is part of the Clinical Innovation Team, a collective of experienced strategists with deep knowledge across clinical domains, focused on driving cost mitigation and high-quality care delivery. The Director will lead the design, implementation, and management of innovative clinical strategies that improve employee health outcomes and reduce total healthcare costs for Gallagher’s largest and most complex clients.

This role is responsible for translating health plan data into actionable insights and aligning those insights with evidence-based clinical solutions, emerging healthcare technologies, and strategic vendor partnerships. The Director will play a key role in shaping client-specific strategies, developing thought leadership resources, and driving innovation across Gallagher’s consulting ecosystem. Success in this role requires a deep understanding of the healthcare landscape, a consultative mindset, and the ability to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions that align with Gallagher’s mission of protecting people and reducing the total cost of risk.

Program Development and Management:

• Lead thought leadership efforts for specific Gallagher clinical industry segments, incorporating market expertise and plan design strategy.
• Design impactful cost mitigation clinical strategies, backed by data aggregation and development.
• Develop divisional best practices for clinical industry segments, including ROI methodologies and measurement of clinical strategy effectiveness.
• Prioritize ongoing innovation and development of clinical and data tools, visuals, strategies and concepts; frequently contributing thought leadership, and case study creation.
• Own the development and scaling of new clinical innovation frameworks, pilots, and go-to-market strategies.

Client Engagement and Consultation:

• Consult alongside H&B teams for large and jumbo market clients, contributing to broader health and benefits strategies and population health solutions. This may include leading audits, RFPs, and strategic discussions related to clinical opportunities and impact.
• Support H&B teams in prospecting efforts to gain new large and jumbo market clients such as, but not limited to, development of materials, speaking engagements, round tables, finalist presentations, and prospect meetings.
• Partner with clients to understand their unique challenges and opportunities, providing strategic guidance on clinical innovation solutions.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Demonstrate strong financial and analytic capabilities while factoring in disease progression and population health metrics
• Collaborate closely with Gallagher’s Data and Analytics team to integrate clinical insights into reporting tools, enhance data interpretation, and strengthen the strategic value of client deliverables.
• Utilize data analytics to assess program effectiveness, identify trends, and inform decision-making.
• Develop metrics and KPIs to measure the impact of clinical innovation programs on employee health

Partnership and Collaboration:

• Foster a collaborative culture by working closely with all internal teams and stakeholders, relevant to clinical impact.
• Build and maintain relationships with healthcare providers, technology vendors, and other strategic partners to support program development and execution.
• Nurture vendor partner relationships in specific industry segments as the national Gallagher advisor.

• Stay informed about emerging trends and advancements in healthcare innovation, ensuring Gallagher remains at the forefront of industry developments.
• Represent Gallagher in industry forums, client summits, and strategic partnerships to advance clinical innovation thought leadership.

Leadership and Team Development:

• Identify and lead operational and strategic opportunities to enhance the Clinical Innovation Team’s effectiveness, scalability, and alignment with Gallagher’s broader consulting objectives
• Train and coach internal teams on Gallagher’s client delivery model and clinical innovation content. This includes designing and delivering resources to help account teams vet, implement, and measure the effectiveness of clinical solutions.
• Provide mentorship to team members, enhancing their ability to interpret and apply data in client consulting engagements.
• Champion a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning across cross-functional teams.

Required: BA/BS in related field and 7+ years broad consulting and training experience, including designing, implementing, managing and evaluating customized health promotion and/or wellness programs and initiatives in mid- to large sized organizations. Develop strategic department-level initiatives for AJG clients interested in wellness and health management consulting services and plans. Can design multi-year strategies to offer innovative long-range solutions for clients based on review and analysis of health plan and industry trends and changes, client requests and demands, and results of existing plans. Review strategy annually to modify and ensure initiatives continue to support AJG and client goals based on appropriate market, business, or health input considerations. Design and develop strategic multi-year health initiative plans based on specific needs determined by measurable ROI goals, specific to each client. Effectiveness of these initiatives requires knowledge of the company culture, available budgets and a comprehensive understanding of which activities have proven to have the greatest positive impact on lifestyle and claims experience.

Preferred:

MBA, MPH, MHA, or other relevant graduate degree

A minimum of 5 years mentoring and/or leading a team, facilitating trainings, or coaching

A minimum of 3 years project management experience, preferably in a corporate, healthcare, or consulting environment

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare management, public health, business administration, or a related field

Minimum of 7 years of experience in the benefits and health field (e.g., vendor, carrier, corporate, or broker/consulting), or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Minimum of 4 years of experience directly consulting with employers on clinical or population health strategies

Proven track record of designing and implementing successful clinical program

Technical and/or clinical expertise in interpreting health and pharmacy claims data, with a strong understanding of disease progression and population health dynamics

Experience working with data analytics tools and healthcare technologies

Strong understanding of healthcare systems, clinical practices, and emerging trends in employer-sponsored benefits and healthcare innovation

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex clinical and technical information clearly to clients and internal stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional team

Ability and interest in public speaking, including presenting to large groups (virtually and in-person

Ability and interest in developing thought leadership content such as white papers, case studies, presentations, and training materials

Must be able to travel regionally and nationally, up to 30%

Behaviors: Exceptional interpersonal, presentation and communication skills, Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to partner and consult with all levels of management, Energetic, self starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex, fast-paced environment, and Entrepreneurial spirit and consummate team player.

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We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. 

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program
• And more...

**The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.

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Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

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