Director, Commercial Dental and Vision Pricing

Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6,400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide.

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DentaQuest manages dental and vision benefits for more than 33 million Americans. Our outcomes-based, cost-effective solutions are designed for Medicaid and CHIP, Medicare Advantage, small and large businesses, and individuals. With a focus on prevention and value, we aim to make quality care accessible to improve the oral health of all.

Sun Life embraces a hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with the flexibility of virtual work. Our leaders are expected to foster connection and teamwork by being present in the office 2 to 3 days per week.

The Opportunity:

This individual will partner with the Commercial Dental & Vision leadership team and be a key contributor to all size segments of the Commercial market. We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic actuary to develop and enhance pricing models and support profitable business growth for our Commercial dental and vision business.

How you will contribute:

• Enhance, design, implement and maintain actuarial pricing tools to support market leading pricing capabilities with a focus on rating algorithms, compliance, and data capture.

• Collaborate with key business stakeholders in a matrixed-organization to support profitable growth

• Conduct market analysis to support strategy development, financial planning and business decision making

• Contribute to organizational forecasts and identify opportunities to implement solutions that will enhance our value prop and improve our ability to scale with planned growth

• Develop outstanding portfolio management capabilities to support business intelligence and management information, including calculation and reporting of key actuarial operating performance

• Provide actuarial support for Rate Filings

• Develops, coaches and engages people to higher levels of performance

• Demonstrate the highest standards of ethics, diversity and inclusion as part of Sun Life’s commitment to fostering a sustainable business model

What you will bring with you:

• 8 years of relevant experience and/or a high level of technical expertise with a preference in the Commercial dental and vision space

• Bachelors degree required

• Credentialed (FSA/ASA) with active status in the Society of Actuaries

• Outstanding ability to think strategically

• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and apply critical thinking and creativity to solve problems

• Ability to multi-task with strong time management skills

• Experience working in a team environment collaborating with key internal and external stakeholders

• Excellent communication and presentation skills (written, verbal) with the ability to explain complex ideas to broad audiences; knows when to go deep and when to stay at a high level

• Highly motivated and independent thinker

• Flexible to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment in a professional and prompt manner

• Adaptable, flexible and comfortable dealing with ambiguity

Salary:

Salary Range: $153,400 - $230,100

At our company, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide, and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to your base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business. We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions.

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We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive. We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients, and the communities where we operate. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life

At Sun Life, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program. Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options and an employer-funded retirement account. Enjoy a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth. We’re proud to be recognized in our communities as a top employer. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., we’ve also been recognized as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" for two years in a row. Visit our website to learn more about our benefits and recognition within our communities.

We will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email thebrightside@sunlife.com to request an accommodation.

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