Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first  At Humana Healthcare Research (HHR), a health outcomes subsidiary of Humana, our mission is to deliver high-quality scientific research and contribute to real-world evidence in healthcare for improving quality of care and population health. Our focus is on the publication of peer-reviewed research to guide business decisions and add to the body of knowledge for the scientific community and the society at large. The Director, Strategy Advancement leads HHR's Shared Services team, providing critical strategy development, technology services, and operational support across multiple research teams. This role ensures continuous improvement, efficiency, compliance, and high-quality execution of research activities. At Humana Healthcare Research (HHR), a health outcomes subsidiary of Humana, our mission is to deliver high-quality scientific research and contribute to real-world evidence in healthcare for improving quality of care and population health. Our focus is on the publication of peer-reviewed research to guide business decisions and add to the body of knowledge for the scientific community and the society at large. The Director, Strategy Advancement leads HHR's Shared Services team, providing critical strategy development, technology services, and operational support across multiple research teams. This role ensures continuous improvement, efficiency, compliance, and high-quality execution of research activities. Key Responsibilities: • Strategy and Innovation: Leads initiatives to address complex business challenges, support strategic planning, and drive innovation and process improvement. Partners with subject matter experts across functions to deliver actionable insights and recommendations. Develops and implements new tools and technologies (e.g., AI, API‑based data sourcing) to improve efficiency, profitability, and research quality, while identifying opportunities to streamline operations and strengthen research infrastructure. • Research Tools Oversight: Oversees maintenance and optimization of research tools, including statistical software, literature repositories, AI tools for research, and various project and activities tracking systems. • Driving Financial Performance: In collaboration with AVP of Humana Healthcare Research and Enterprise Finance team, co-manages HHR's P&L responsibilities including strategic budget development, revenue and expense forecasting, procurement governance, and ensuring consistent, compliant, and timely invoicing practices. • Compliance: Ensures that policies and procedures align with HHR's vision. Oversees research policies and procedures to support adherence to human subject research regulations and contractual obligations with clients and vendors. • Shared Resource Management: Coordinates services such as medical writing, project management, and legal support to enable successful research delivery. • Team Leadership: Directs and manages the Shared Services team to support research operations across diverse research groups (currently 5FTEs) Use your skills to make an impact  Required Qualifications: • Master's Degree • 8 or more years of technical experience including research or research operations, analytics, data management, information technology, or finance • Experience with identifying and implementing technology capabilities in large organizations-- especially those requiring partnership with IT and procurement departments-- to further efficiencies and revenue capability • 3+ years of management experience • Strong operational leadership and project management skills. • Ability to drive strategic initiatives and foster collaboration across teams. • Experience with P&L responsibilities or budget management responsibilities Preferred Qualifications: • Familiarity with research operations, research compliance standards, and research regulatory frameworks • Experience with research tools, technology implementation, and process optimization. Additional Information: As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule. Work at home requirement: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership. Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense. Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Pay Range The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.  $168,000 - $231,000 per year  This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance. Description of Benefits Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana†) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities. Application Deadline: 02-12-2026 About us  Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. ​ Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. 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