Centene logo

Senior Director, Regional Marketing

Centene

Full Time
Director
145k-269k
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you'll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility. The role involves partnering with local health plan leadership and marketing teams to develop and execute data-driven, multichannel marketing strategies for Medicaid managed care plans across multiple regions, with the goal of growing member acquisition and retention. The position emphasizes strategic planning, resource allocation, compliance, team leadership, and market insights to enhance the brand and community impact of health plans.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with local health plan leadership and marketing teams to successfully procure/re-procure Medicaid managed care contracts through insight-driven marketing, media, and activations.
  • Translate the long-term portfolio strategy into data-driven, multichannel marketing strategies for Medicaid managed care plans across multiple regions.
  • Build and execute annual marketing activation plans, ensuring effective resource allocation, bold investments, and cost management.
  • Design and execute marketing strategies including messaging, communication, digital presence, and relationship development, ensuring content is adapted in-language and in-culture for relevant communities.
  • Oversee a team responsible for executing marketing strategies across multiple regions.
  • Ensure resources are effectively allocated and costs are managed efficiently while executing marketing plans.
  • Advise on ways to advance the Medicaid product's brand through industry publications, multi-channel engagement, conferences, and advertising.
  • Identify opportunities for scale and efficiencies in investments and media to support hyper-local content at scale.
  • Gain deep market knowledge to optimize media planning and buying with central media agency partners.
  • Derive insights from markets to inform marketing strategy for national brands and serve as the single corporate marketing/communications contact for Health Plans.
  • Share learnings and best practices with state-based Health Plan markets and ensure adoption across the regional Centene community.
  • Continuously train and upskill marketing teams at the Health Plans.
  • Scan the media marketplace to stay updated on healthcare and marketing trends.
  • Equip team members with training and coaching to analyze data effectively and generate impactful insights.
  • Hold talent accountable to clear goals and performance standards, and promote development of diverse talent through mentorship.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred.
  • 8+ years of relevant, progressive marketing and experience, including experience in organization and talent management.
  • Healthcare industry marketing experience required.
  • Proven ability to manage a complex portfolio and prioritize effectively.
  • Experience managing teams and talent management skills.

Nice to Have

  • Experience managing a complex portfolio and managing priorities and trade-offs.

Qualifications

  • Educational background in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business Administration, or related field
  • MBA (preferred)

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive pay
  • Health insurance
  • 401K and stock purchase plans
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off plus holidays
  • Flexible work arrangements including remote, hybrid, field, or office schedules

Working at Centene

Centene values diversity and is committed to helping people live healthier lives. It promotes a flexible, inclusive work environment and supports employee development through training, mentorship, and continuous learning. The organization emphasizes innovation, community impact, and a collaborative approach to healthcare solutions.

Apply Now

Job Details

Posted AtAug 4, 2025
Job CategoryMarketing
Salary145k-269k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceDirector

Job Skills

AI Insights

Key skills identified from this job posting

Sign upto access all insights for this job

About Centene

Website

centene.com

Industry

All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services

Get job alerts

Set up personalized alerts for your job search and get tailored job digests for close matches