Senior Director, Business Development ICHRA

Position Purpose:

Lead the development and execution of business development strategies that expand the company’s market presence and drive growth of Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs). Build and strengthen relationships with brokers, employers, and key stakeholders; identify and advance new business opportunities; and develop market expansion strategies that support sustainable growth and organizational objectives.

Key Details:

Centene is advancing Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) adoption as a market-based alternative to traditional employer-sponsored health insurance. The ICHRA model combines predictable employer healthcare spending with employee choice and portability. This role will play a pivotal role in building and scaling our growing ICHRA-focused insurance business.

• Develop and execute business development strategies that expand ICHRA adoption and drive organizational growth.
• Identify, evaluate, and advance new market opportunities through strategic analysis of market, financial, operational, and regulatory factors.
• Lead market expansion initiatives and direct business planning activities to support entry into new and emerging markets.
• Build executive relationships with brokers, employers, consultants, and key stakeholders to strengthen market presence and accelerate growth.
• Oversee implementation of new business initiatives by establishing governance, performance measures, and accountability for results.
• Identify and mitigate business, operational, and regulatory risks through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and communicate business performance, growth opportunities, and market trends to executive leadership.
• Represent the organization with regulators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to support strategic business objectives.
• Lead and develop a team responsible for business development, market execution, and relationship management across assigned markets.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Political Science or related field required. Master’s Degree in a related field preferred. 8+ years years of business development, sales, or investment analysis required. Experience with closing deals. Previous management experience including responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work and managing performance of staff required. Experience with healthcare and group benefits sales & administration preferred. Extensive travel required

Pay Range: $148,000.00 - $274,200.00 per year

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual’s skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act