Ideation Manager

The Ideation Manager role provides direct people leadership for a team of Concept Ideation Analysts and is accountable for team performance, talent development, workload management, employee engagement, and delivery against business priorities. The role requires an experienced manager with strong knowledge of Payment Integrity, healthcare claims, and the concept development lifecycle. This leader ensures high-quality analysis, alignment across stakeholders and clients, and effective execution of priorities while strengthening business analysis practices and team capability. The role also champions process improvement, AI adoption, and automation opportunities that enhance efficiency, quality, and scalable ways of working. Why You'll Love Working at ClarisHealth We believe our team deserves the best, and we’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your success, both at work and in life. Here’s what you can look forward to: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Enjoy medical, dental, and vision insurance that begins on your first day, ensuring your health and wellness are always supported. 401(k) with Matching and Immediate Vesting – Secure your financial future with a company match and instant vesting. Company-Paid Short-Term Disability (STD) – Added security for unforeseen circumstances. Company-Paid Personal Financial Advising – Expert guidance to help manage your finances. New Hire Stipend – A one-time stipend to purchase home office supplies (laptop and charging cable provided by the company). Pet Insurance Options – Choose from two carrier options to keep your furry friends covered. Paid Holidays – 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays for added flexibility. Virtual Counseling and Telemedicine – Company-paid access to mental health and medical support from the comfort of your home. Paid Parental Leave – Time to focus on family during this special chapter. Generous Vacation & Wellness Time – 4 weeks of vacation beginning accrual on day one, plus 1 additional week for wellness. Professional Development Stipend – After one year, enjoy a $500 annual stipend to invest in professional growth (e.g., certifications, webinars). Primary Responsibilities: Lead and develop a team of Concept Ideation Analysts: Provide direct people leadership, including performance management, regular coaching, career development, talent planning, employee engagement, and recognition. Establish clear expectations and create an inclusive, accountable, and high-performing team culture. Build team capability: Assess current and future capability needs, identify skill gaps, develop growth plans, and create opportunities that strengthen Payment Integrity and business analysis expertise across the team. Apply Payment Integrity expertise: Use knowledge of healthcare claims, reimbursement, coding, policy, provider billing, and payment integrity methodologies to guide analysis, challenge assumptions, assess concept opportunities, and support accurate, actionable recommendations. Communicate with clarity and influence: Translate complex business needs, analysis findings, and strategic priorities into clear messages for leadership, client, and team members Set direction and priorities: Balance team capacity, prioritize work, and align resources to meet department objectives and evolving business needs Promote consistency, process improvement, and innovation: Establish and reinforce standard business practices, tools, and processes that improve quality, efficiency, and collaboration while reducing manual effort and modernizing how the team operates. Advance AI adoption and automation: Lead the evaluation and adoption of AI-enabled tools, automation opportunities, and more efficient ways of working that improve productivity, reduce rework, and support scalable delivery. Build client relationships and executive confidence: Develop trusted partnerships and present updates, recommendations, and team insights with confidence, professionalism, and strong executive presence. Capabilities for Success People Leadership: Demonstrates successful experience directly managing employees, setting expectations, providing differentiated performance feedback, developing talent, leading through change, and building an engaged and accountable team. <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-aria-posinset="2" dat