Lead Director, Corporate Compliance
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. Position Summary We’re seeking a Lead Director to join the Corporate Compliance Market Conduct Exam team. In this role, you’ll oversee and support market conduct exams from state regulators, working closely with internal teams to gather information, prepare responses, and ensure the company meets all regulatory expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy Lead planning and execution of compliance initiatives. Implement policies and processes that support strong compliance practices. Manage team operations, including budget, staffing, and performance. Drive improvements in systems, reporting, and automation related to exam work. Market Conduct Exam Management Coordinate market conduct exams across business areas and with Legal. Serve as the main point of contact for state regulators and third‑party auditors. Ensure accurate, timely collection and delivery of exam materials. Oversee responses to exam findings and corrective action plans. Maintain strong documentation of all exam-related work. Risk & Compliance Oversight Advise on compliance standards to reduce regulatory risk. Partner with a variety of Aetna business areas and other internal teams including Legal to coordinate market conduct exams. Develop and maintain risk assessments, auditing, and monitoring processes. Guide cross‑functional partners in responding to regulatory requests. Communicate compliance expectations and drive ethical decision-making across the organization. Required Qualifications 10+ years in Compliance, Regulatory, Legal, or Market Conduct Exam roles including experience with Health Care Benefits. Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills. Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and projects. Ability to influence decisions across all organizational levels. Skilled at escalating risks appropriately.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in auditing or market conduct exams within healthcare, managed care, or PBM. Experience as a state market conduct examiner. Background in project management and developing audit or corrective action plans. Experience working directly with regulators or auditors. Law degree (JD). Education Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent experience. Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is: $100,000.00 - $231,540.00 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 We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 03/02/2026 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job