VP Medical Director

Company: Northwestern Mutual
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Primary Duties and responsibilities

• Support company goals for mortality and morbidity by setting medical standards for Life, Disability, and Long Term Care products.
• Facilitate expertise to utilize the standards by supporting the education of the underwriters.
• Bring medical consultations and leadership to a broad spectrum of Company departments (Actuarial, Law, Government Relations, Communications, Philanthropy, Innovation, NM Venture Funds, etc.)
• Provide medical case consultations/referrals with underwriting and benefits areas (Life, Disability, and Long Term Care)
• Direct or participate in special projects and committees as designated by the Vice President and Chief Medical Director.
• Train and onboard Associate Medical Directors new to insurance medicine
• Perform 2nd sign reviews on Jumbo Life cases
• Collaborate with the CV Medical Consultants (RNs) for Cardiovascular Risk Assessment.
• Contribute to insurance medicine associations (e.g., planning meetings, speaking, holding office, and setting professional standards).Qualifications
  • Complete a MD or DO degree, primary care residency training, and at least 3 years of clinical experience.
  • Achieve and maintain Board certification in Internal Medicine, Med/Peds, or Family Medicine.
  • Achieve and maintain medical licensing in the state of Wisconsin
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills
  • Ability to write medical standards
  • Ability to present at industry meetings
  • Ability to perform training sessions
  • Ability to interact professionally with the underwriters, claims analysts, field and policyowners
  • Attainment of Board Certification in Insurance Medicine.
  • Demonstrate digital proficiency with case management and medical record platforms.
  • Exhibit ethical behavior and demonstrate excellent judgment.
  • Be comfortable with change and have flexibility to be a change agent
  • Preference given to those with interest or expertise in genetics or medical informatics.Compensation Range:Pay Range - Start:$187,320.00Pay Range - End:$347,880.00Geographic Specific Pay Structure:240 - Structure 110: 206,080.00 USD - 382,720.00 USD
    240 - Structure 115: 215,390.00 USD - 400,010.00 USDWe believe in fairness and transparency. It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you're living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more.Job Posting End Date:06/27/2025The timeline for this job posting may be shortened or extended based on organizational needs.Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now!Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.FIND YOUR FUTUREWe're excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.
    • Flexible work schedules
    • Concierge service
    • Comprehensive benefits
    • Employee resource groupsPandoLogic. Category:Healthcare, Keywords:VP of Medical Affairs, Location:Milwaukee, WI-53205

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