Director, Underwriting - REMOTE

Overview Our work matters. We help people get the medicine they need to feel better and live well. It fuels our passion and drives every decision we make. Job Title: Director, Underwriting - REMOTE Job Description The Director of Underwriting leads the Underwriting team responsible for providing information, analyses, and RFP support to develop recommendations for pricing terms and structure. This role provides overall direction and leadership to the underwriting teams, including oversight of both direct and carve-in lines of business. The Director also serves as an expert consultant on underwriting, performance guarantees, margin, and other financial considerations. Responsibilities Provides strategic direction and day-to-day guidance to a team of underwriters and managers to maintain expert underwriting support and meet organizational needs Works with Blue Plan Underwriting and Sales Executive leadership to develop, drive, and execute ASO pricing and margin strategies Oversees and coordinates workflow for the underwriting team Collaborates with the proposal unit to ensure responses, including pertinent definitions and caveats, for financial responses to all RFPs are complete and accurate Consults with Legal and Client Engagement to ensure contractual deal terms, caveats, and other pertinent information are accurate and support the deal as underwritten Ensures standard operating procedures are followed and that all bids are properly tracked and documented Collaborates with management on staffing plans, productivity metrics, and initiatives to improve efficiencies within the department Other duties as assigned Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Accounting, Finance or related area of study, or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant work experience; HS diploma or GED required 8 years of related experience and/or training 5 years of leadership/people management experience Must be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorship Additional Qualifications In-depth knowledge of mathematical applications used in underwriting, including ability to calculate discounts, proportions, and percentages, and apply basic business mathematics and algebra in underwriting problems Exceptional communication skills; ability to distill complex material into easy-to-understand presentations, respond to questions, and engage diverse audiences Strong team player with a customer service approach Ability to effectively communicate with Senior Leadership Team and Executive Leadership Team; presents recommendations to Executive Leadership on new pricing methodologies and follows through on execution of key strategies Ability to persuade and influence executive leadership at Prime, current Blue, and prospective Blue plans with key initiatives to support margin and growth objectives for the self-insured pharmacy market Ability to negotiate with difficult external audiences and partners to support Prime and Blue plan objectives Preferred Qualifications 3 years of experience as an Underwriting Manager with PBM experience Physical Demands Constantly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, talk and hear Frequently required to reach with hands and arms Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, and crouch Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and up to 25 pounds Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their job, and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures. Compensation & Benefits Potential pay for this position ranges from $124,000.00 - $211,000.00 based on experience and skills. To review Benefits, Incentives and Additional Compensation, visit our Benefits Page and click on the "Benefits at a glance" button for more detail. Prime Therapeutics LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We encourage diverse candidates to apply, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected class under federal, state, or local law. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives, including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law. Prime Therapeutics is a Tobacco-Free Workplace employer. If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources. Positions will be posted for a minimum of five consecutive workdays. If you are looking to advance your career within a growing, team-oriented company, apply to Prime Therapeutics today and start making a difference in people’s lives. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-29