Associate Medical Director

Job Description

Job Description :

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.

We’re actively seeking a talented Associate Medical Director to join our Life Insurance Division. This role can be hybrid or 100% remote.

As an Associate Medical Director , you’ll play a key role in Pacific Life’s growth and long-term success by providing consultative services to staff underwriters and providing critical input to risk selection and risk assessment for life insurance products. You will help shape strategy and educate all Life Insurance Division Underwriters on best practices from a medical perspective and also support the Underwriting team in organizational objectives for customer retention and satisfaction.  Your colleagues are other Doctors and Nurses that support the Mission and Vision of the Life Insurance Division, under the Leadership of the Chief Underwriter.

How you will make an impact :

Consult and provide input on risk selection and risk assessment for life insurance products by :

Review cases providing a medical appraisal of mortality and morbidity risk.

Interprets medical information including, but not limited to EKG, X-ray and other diagnostic tests to evaluate and make Underwriting decisions.

Ensures compliance with government regulations applicable to risk selection.

​Help support strategy and Transformation of the Underwriting discipline. Promote thought leadership and collaboration among the Medical Staff.

Continuously review and seek out new industry information that directly or indirectly impacts Life Underwriting.

Represent Pacific Life in industry committees.

Informs and provides educational support to underwriting staff in individual and department communications.

Consults and advises the Underwriting Leadership on business strategies and best practices.

Collaborate on the development of future policies and practices.

Evaluate and identify trends and training gaps.

Identify areas of improvement underwriting guidelines and processes

The experience you will bring :

M.D., D.O., PhD, or RN

5+ years clinical experience in medical practice

1-3 years in Insurance Medicine or similar Insurance work and consultative risk selection experience including case review and EKG interpretation

Understanding of actuarial process and company product development and product performance

Ability to make decisions independently with limited information

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to explain medical concepts to individuals with varying backgrounds

What will make you stand out :

Board certification in a Medical discipline

Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies

Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful

Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals

You can be who you are.

We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential. What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com / lifeatpacificlife

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Base Pay Range :

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

$180,720.00 - $220,880.00

Your Benefits Start Day 1

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

Generous paid time off options including : Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

EEO Statement :

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, M / F / D / V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.