Principal Actuary - Business Development
Job Title: Principal Actuary (Health & Business Development)
Location: Flexible within the United States, with a preference for candidates in major metropolitan areas.
Overview: A leading global consulting firm is seeking a dynamic and experienced Principal to drive business development within its Health Actuarial practice. This confidential role offers a unique opportunity to lead client engagements, expand market presence, and contribute to the firm's growth strategy in the healthcare sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health actuarial consulting, strategic leadership, and client relationship management.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead business development efforts to expand the firm's health actuarial consulting services.
Identify and pursue new client opportunities, focusing on payers, providers, and other healthcare entities.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, providing strategic insights and actionable recommendations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored, high-impact consulting solutions.
Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering a culture of growth and excellence.
Drive thought leadership by contributing to industry research, presentations, and publications.
Types of Projects and Work: As a Principal, you will oversee and contribute to a variety of strategic projects, including:
Market Analysis and Expansion: Provide guidance to clients exploring new market opportunities, offering in-depth financial analysis and risk evaluation to support expansion decisions.
Pricing Strategy and Product Development: Lead the development of pricing models and go-to-market strategies for healthcare products, ensuring financial sustainability and market competitiveness.
Operational and Financial Performance Review: Conduct detailed reviews of clients' financial performance to uncover insights, identify risks, and recommend data-driven solutions.
Competitive Positioning: Analyze market trends and competitor data to guide clients in enhancing product positioning and capturing market share.
Collaborative Strategy Development: Work closely with leadership across the consulting firm to integrate actuarial insights into broader healthcare strategies, including M&A and operational transformations.
Qualifications:
Extensive experience in health actuarial consulting with a demonstrated focus on business development.
Proven success in managing executive-level client relationships and delivering high-impact consulting solutions.
Strong understanding of the healthcare ecosystem, including payers, providers, and regulatory frameworks.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Fellowship in the Society of Actuaries (FSA) or equivalent designation preferred.
Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus.
Why Join?
Lead high-profile projects and partner with leading healthcare organizations.
Work within a collaborative and innovative consulting environment.
Play a key role in shaping the firm's growth and industry presence.
Competitive compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities.
Confidentiality Notice: This is a highly confidential search. All candidate information will be handled with the utmost discretion. Further details about the firm and opportunity will be provided during the interview process. If interested, please send your updated resume
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