AmeriHealth Caritas

This role is remote and may require time in the office on occasion in Newtown Square, PA.

Your career starts now. We’re looking for the next generation of health care leaders.

At AmeriHealth Caritas, we’re passionate about helping people get care, stay well and build healthy communities. As one of the nation's leaders in health care solutions, we offer our associates the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of people through our national footprint of products, services and award-winning programs. AmeriHealth Caritas is seeking talented, passionate individuals to join our team. Together we can build healthier communities. If you want to make a difference, we’d like to hear from you.

Headquartered in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with more than 30 years of experience. We deliver comprehensive, outcomes-driven care to those who need it most. We offer integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, behavioral health services, and other administrative services.

Discover more about us at www.amerihealthcaritas.com.

Job Summary

The Director of Corporate Governance reports to the Deputy General Counsel, Corporate Affairs, and provides direct, critical support and leadership for all corporate governance matters for the ACFC including the Corporate Secretary’s Office. This role will develop and/or enhance corporate governance practices, policies and procedures, documents, and processes at parent and subsidiary levels, and align governance structure with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Will provide comprehensive leadership and consultative analysis providing recommendations and advising our corporate affairs and legal teams, boards of directors, and management teams on best practices in corporate governance. Engages with subsidiary boards, senior management, develops and supports governance training programs for board members and management. Identifies and resolves issues and recommends preventive and corrective measures. This role will also be a key liaison and interface regularly with both IBC and BCBS Michigan, and other external stakeholders. This role will lead team members and collaborate to perform all essential work around establishing more formal structure and processes in all Corporate Governance related work and activity.

Essential Functions

• Lead, direct, establish and formalize the company’s Corporate Governance efforts Provide primary consultative best practices support to the Corporate Secretary’s Office and senior management with Board of Directors and Board Committee (including regulated and non-regulated subsidiaries) on all matters related to Corporate Governance. · Research, assess, and advise companies on corporate governance strategy and exposure items, as they relate to reporting standards, regulations, peer practices, company strategy, and investor standards · Direct and formalize overall process for meeting preparation and related communications, including (i) drafting agendas; (ii) preparing approval items and materials; (iii) scheduling and coordinating the preparation, assembly and revisions of draft presentation materials, (iv) reviewing, organizing, proofing and publishing final Board presentation materials; and (v) preparing minutes, all with enhanced attention to detail.
• Provide research-based advice on corporate governance strategy to companies
• Collect and review corporate governance data, policies, and practices
• Perform competitive analysis using various tools and resources.
• Establish and assist with client management through industry/company or technical research and frequent interactions with client representatives
• Develop/enhance, maintain and update corporate governance and financial databases.
• Be accountable for all methodology/analysis/output on each staffed project
• Develop and maintain positive stakeholder relations through regular communications
• Interface with representatives of the owners (IBC, BCBS MI) from a governance perspective
• Collaborate with, advise and support, corporate and external counsel.
• Lead all efforts related to creating, establishing and executing in accordance with all internal process, protocols and standards related to:.
  • Maintaining corporate records, including minute books, officer and director information, resolutions and written consents and subsidiary company data for the AmeriHealth Caritas family of companies.
  • Maintaining all aspects the companies’ entity management database (hCue).
  • Ensuring all required annual registration and/or periodic state and national corporate reports and regulatory filings are processed timely.
  • Incorporating/qualifying of companies including drafting Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and other related documents.
  • Assisting with required insurance holding company filings.
  • Driving team members and participating in the timely completion of critical cross-functional work product, including communicating with and securing cooperation from directors, senior management, and other stakeholders throughout the enterprise in relation to corporate governance matters.
  • Maintaining records, including charters and meeting minutes of the Board of Directors and committees, governance bodies and related entities.
  • Conducting legal and factual research and make initial recommendations regarding best practices related to corporate governance matters.
• Lead and oversee team of Paralegal/support potentially over time.
• Oversees and manage corporate governance support staff, including hiring associates and developing skills.
• Communicates performance expectations and standards to staff and establishes guidelines for timely, accurate, and comprehensive completion of initiatives.
• Develops the team to assess competencies and manage to policies, procedures, and expectations.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• At least 10 years of overall experience in a corporate governance or related corporate environment
• Minimum of 7 years of direct experience managing corporate governance matters.
• Minimum 3 years managing people

Other Skills:

• Demonstrated experience formalizing structure, process and formality within a Corporate Governance function.
• Previous leadership/consultative role advising and supporting Corporate Governance best practices.
• Experience with corporate governance matters associated with regulated insurance companies, preferably life/health insurance companies.
• Experience with state insurance departments especially during the period of state insurance department financial examinations.
• Demonstrated proficiency preferred in hCue and/or Diligent Boards.
• Exceptional attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized, precise and proactive. Excellent interpersonal, communication skills.
• Strategic and demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Responsive and a demonstrated leader in an ever changing and fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated business collaboration, and proven ability to demonstrate strong customer relationship management skills.
• Collaborative leadership experience, style and skills with proven ability to develop effective and excellent relationships at all levels of the company both internally and externally.
• Proactive approach to recognizing needs, solving problems, anticipating issues and developing solutions; excellent business judgment and strategic thinking.
• Skills in sound judgment, problem solving, critical thinking and interpersonal communication.
• Attention to detail with excellent time management and multitasking/prioritization abilities.
• Proficient with MS Office suite of products.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Amerihealth Caritas, everyone can feel valued, supported, and comfortable to be themselves. Our commitment to equity means that all associates have a fair opportunity to achieve their full potential. We put these principles into action every day by acting with integrity and respect. We stand together to speak out against injustice and to break down barriers to support a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Celebrating and embracing the diverse thoughts and perspectives that make up our workforce means our company is more vibrant, innovative, and better able to support the people and communities we serve.

We keep our associates happy so they can focus on keeping our members healthy.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package

Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays and volunteer events, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents on Day 1, 401(k) Tuition reimbursement and more.

#CO