Vice President, Global Employee Benefits

Position Summary

The Vice President is part of the Business Group on Health Leadership Team, leads the Global Institute and supports broader membership initiatives. This person is a strategic and operational leader responsible for driving the vision that supports innovative resource and content development that meets the needs of multi-national member organizations. As the leader of the Global Institute, this role ensures that the Institute remains at the forefront of global health and workforce solutions by fostering innovation in health care strategy, benefit design, and employee well-being. Further, this leader contributes to the overall growth of the Business Group, including attracting and retaining new multi-national companies based within and outside the U.S.

This role is multi-faceted, guiding programming that fosters collaboration, high-level conversations, and showcasing and discussing emerging issues within the global health and well-being landscape. Key responsibilities include working collaboratively on member recruitment and engagement, collaborating with leadership on strategic goals, and creating deliverables that address the evolving needs of global employers.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Serving the Needs of Multi-national Members

• Create and sustain outstanding member engagement by analyzing and responding to global health, benefits, and employee well-being trends that impact multi-national employers.
• Support outside U.S. Regional Meetings with innovative content ideas, speaker attainment and sponsorship recruitment.

Managing the Global Institute

• Provide leadership, implement vision and ensure programmatic excellence for the Global Institute.
• Keep Global Institute membership on the leading edge of innovation, thinking and action to address global health care strategy, benefit design, governance, access, and financing.
• Collaborate with Global Institute Co-Chairs, members, industry partners and Business Group staff to develop programs and resources that anticipate and respond to the needs of Institute members.
• In coordination with the Chief Financial Officer, manage all financial aspects of the Global Institute, including employer and partner attraction and retention.

Leading & Developing the Team

• Provide day-to-day supervision and develop and retain high performing team members, empowering them to elevate their level of responsibility and performance.
• Mentor team members to advance critical skill sets including, but not limited to, writing for a business audience, critical thinking about relevant global topics, and clear verbal communication.

Leading the Organization

• Serve as a member of the Business Group Leadership Team to formulate and drive the overall organization’s strategic and operational plan.
• Collaborate with the Vice President of Member Experience to recruit new employer and industry partner members.
• Support organizational initiatives such as Annual Conference, Best Employers Award, and ideas for content platforms (e.g. articles, blogs, Thought Leadership Series and Innovation Showcase).
• Other duties as assigned by the President and CEO and CSO.

• Bachelor’s degree required. Global Benefits certification or credential a plus.
• Minimum of 15-20 years of experience in global health and well-being, corporate global benefits, or consulting experience; with no less than 10 years of progressive senior level leadership and management experience.
• Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving strategic initiatives in a global context.
• Demonstrated experience combining strategic lens with tactical execution, to deliver results.
• In-depth understanding of global health care systems, benefits design, workforce well-being, and related innovation affecting multi-national employers.
• Experience driving external stakeholder and partner engagement within an organization of similar sophistication, scale, and complexity.
• Ability to use business and operational expertise to drive member growth and retention while effectively engaging team, prudently managing Business Group resources and developing robust content and programming.
• Dynamic and influential leader with exceptional credibility, capable of inspiring confidence, and motivating others to take action through clear and compelling communication.
• Collaborative and team-oriented leadership style, with an ability to attract, engage, mentor, empower, and retain top caliber diverse talent.
• Demonstrated effective coaching, delegation, and leading by example skills with awareness of accountability to self and others.

Skills and Attributes

• Must have a positive attitude and passion for helping people achieve their potential.
• Exceptional communicator who effectively presents and engages with a myriad of audiences, including the Board, members, and other external stakeholders.
• Strong relationship builder, capable of effectively navigating networks and balancing diverse stakeholders.
• Agile and nimble leader, with an ability to navigate and lead through change to ensure continued relevancy and impact of the organization.
• Highly responsive to internal and external inquiries.
• Comfortable working under pressure, balancing competing priorities and adapting quickly to a constantly changing environment, with a strong attention to detail.
• Exercises appropriate individual discretion and judgement.
• Experienced computer and software knowledge, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Key Attributes

• Strong project management skills
• Resilient/flexible/adaptable
• Self-starter/motivated
• Learner/mentor/team-player
• Member-first orientation
• Analytical/creative/forward-thinking
• Interpersonal awareness/leadership
• Growth mindset
• Able to balance strategic thinking with flawless execution

Physical Requirements

• This position requires sitting, standing and walking
• Extensive use of standard office computer equipment (e.g., keyboard, mouse and monitor)

Work Environment

• Position based at Business Group on Health office in Washington, DC
• Hybrid schedule – At least 3 days in the office each week
• Some travel is required