Sr Manager, Behavioral Health Clinical Strategy (IC)

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

About Us

We are committed to improving the lives of individuals affected by behavioral health conditions through innovative clinical programs and strategic initiatives. Join our team and be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the field of behavioral health.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager to lead the strategic planning and execution of clinical programs within our behavioral health condition portfolios. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between strategy and implementation, ensuring that our clinical initiatives are effectively designed, executed, and aligned with our organizational goals.

This is a fully remote role. Eligible candidates may live anywhere in the contiguous United States.  Ideal candidates will be available to work Eastern Time Zone hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and implements strategic plans for clinical programs focused on behavioral health conditions, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and industry best practices
• Leads cross-functional teams in the execution of clinical initiatives, providing oversight, guidance and support to ensure successful program delivery
• Leads business activities and establishes strong partnerships with national behavioral health network team, behavioral health clinical partners, and line of business leaders to drive execution of strategic clinical programs
• Optimizes interaction with assigned partners and internal business partners to facilitate relationships and ensure partner needs are met
• Partners with cross functional teams, business areas, business segments to ensure all workflow processes and interdependences are identified and addressed.
• Influences and engages with senior leaders and key stakeholders to secure buy-in and support for clinical strategies and initiatives
• Monitors and evaluates program performance, utilizing data-driven insights to inform continuous improvement efforts
• Stays abreast of industry trends and advancements in behavioral health, incorporating relevant innovations into program strategies
• Represents company with high visibility constituents, including internal executives, provider and vendor partners and customers
• Align with multi-year strategic priorities of the Mental Well-being organization and identify gaps and opportunities to drive new clinical innovations
• Proactively identifies barriers, risks and, unmet needs as well as mitigating strategies in escalating to leadership as appropriate

Required Qualifications

• 7-10 years relevant work experience
• 5+ years’ experience and technical/functional expertise in one or more of the following areas: management consulting, financial analysis, project management, operations management and/or strategic execution.
• 3+ years’ experience of ownership strategic execution of programs, particularly within the healthcare or behavioral health care sector
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of successful collaboration with diverse teams
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data to drive decision-making and program improvements
• Demonstrated experience developing analysis, presentations and support material to successfully implement strategy or change initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., Masters in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or Behavioral Health)
• Experience working with technology builds and professionals
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing effectually, and meeting deadlines
• Experience with enterprise-wide and/or cross-functional large-scale initiatives with high degree of complexity
• Experience with product management disciplines and gating protocols
• Demonstrated relationship management skills and capacity to quickly build and maintain credible relationships at varying levels of the organization simultaneously
• Behavioral health clinical licensure a plus

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$67,900.00 - $199,144.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.  This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program. 
 

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.

• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 03/14/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.