About Hello Heart:
Hello Heart is on a mission to change the way people care for their hearts. The company provides the first app and connected heart monitor to help people track and manage their heart health. With Hello Heart, users take steps to control their risk of heart attacks and stroke – the leading cause of death in the United States. Peer-reviewed studies have shown that high-risk users of Hello Heart have seen meaningful drops in blood pressure, cholesterol and even weight. Recognized as the digital leader in preventive heart health, Hello Heart is trusted by more than 130 leading Fortune 500 and government employers, national health plans, and labor organizations. Founded in 2013, Hello Heart has raised more than $138 million from top venture firms and is a best-in-class solution on the American Heart Association’s Innovators’ Network and CVS Health Point Solutions Management platform. Visit www.helloheart.com for more information.
About the Role
Hello Heart is seeking a strategic and highly visible VP, Commercial Actuary to lead actuarial strategy and health economics efforts that support our commercial growth. In this role, you will develop and present economic and outcomes analyses that demonstrate the value of Hello Heart to employers, consultants, and health plans.
Reporting into our VP, Data and AI, you will serve as the company’s actuarial voice with external stakeholders and help shape how our solution is evaluated financially and clinically. You will partner closely with Sales, Consultant Relations, Medical Affairs, Customer Success, Finance, and Growth teams to support client engagements, product innovation, and market expansion.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the actuarial subject matter expert in client meetings, consultant engagements, conferences, and industry speaking opportunities.
- Lead the development of health economic and outcomes research, including analyses, studies, and presentation materials for external stakeholders and potential publication.
- Analyze large healthcare datasets including medical and pharmacy claims to quantify clinical and financial impact.
- Lead the design and management of performance guarantees, including reserving strategy and internal education for commercial teams.
- Support value-based contracting and specialty incentive programs through actuarial modeling and financial analysis.
- Act as the primary point of contact for external cost savings studies conducted with consultants or strategic partners.
- Support new product launches through modeling of expected clinical outcomes and financial impact.
- Identify and evaluate market opportunities where actuarial insights can strengthen Hello Heart’s positioning.
- Partner with Medical Affairs and other internal teams on strategic planning and evidence development.
- Communicate complex statistical findings clearly to executives, clients, consultants, and industry audiences.
- Track healthcare industry trends, competitor positioning, and regulatory developments relevant to actuarial analysis.
- Represent actuarial perspectives in cross-functional decision making and external forums.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of actuarial experience within a healthcare organization, health plan, or related healthcare services environment
- Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) or Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) certification
- Experience analyzing healthcare datasets including medical claims, pharmacy claims, and population health data
- Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to clearly explain complex analyses to large audiences
- Experience developing health economic analyses, actuarial models, or outcomes research to support commercial healthcare products
- Understanding of Medicare Advantage Star Ratings, healthcare quality metrics, and associated audit processes
- Experience collaborating cross functionally with commercial, clinical, and data teams
- Ability to operate independently in a fast paced, high growth environment while managing multiple priorities
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $290,000.00 to $310,00.00. Salary ranges are determined by role and level. Compensation is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the salary only, and do not include equity or benefits.
Hello Heart has a positive, diverse, and supportive culture - we look for people who are collaborative, creative, and courageous. Oh, and if you want to see some recent evidence of the fun things we do at Hello Heart, check out our Instagram page.
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