AVP, Commercial Dental and Vision Pricing & Analytics

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

DentaQuest manages dental and vision benefits for more than 33 million Americans. Our outcomes-based, cost-effective solutions are designed for Medicaid and CHIP, Medicare Advantage, small and large businesses, and individuals. With a focus on prevention and value, we aim to make quality care accessible to improve the oral health of all.

Job Description:

Location: We support US flexible working arrangements in the contiguous 48 states.  

At Sun Life, we look for optimistic people who want to make life brighter for our Clients. We understand the value of diverse cultures, perspectives, and identities, and want you to bring your full and authentic self to work. Every day, you’ll be empowered and challenged by working with dynamic colleagues to find new and innovative ways to make Sun Life the best benefits company in America. 

The opportunity: 

 Sun Life is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Assistant Vice President (AVP) to lead our Commercial Dental and Vision Pricing and Data Analytics and Reporting teams. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in balancing profitability with top-line growth across our dental insurance portfolio to ensure we meet and exceed our financial plan objectives.

You will be responsible for driving both the strategic development of pricing models and the use of data analytics to identify growth opportunities, optimize business performance, and ensure financial sustainability. Your leadership will be critical in shaping pricing strategies that support both competitive market positioning and the achievement of Sun Life’s broader business goals.

How you will contribute: 

Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of actuaries, data analysts, and reporting specialists to drive performance and strategic objectives across dental pricing and analytics.
• Partners with finance, leadership, business development and sales leaders to set comprehensive goals for dental business growth and profitability.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, ensuring that both teams are aligned in their efforts to achieve Sun Life’s financial goals and business targets.
• Develop and implement performance management and career development strategies to retain and grow talent across both teams.

Commercial Dental Actuarial Pricing – Balancing Profitability and Growth:

• Oversee the development and execution of dynamic dental pricing strategies that balance profitability with sustainable top-line growth.
• Leverage actuarial expertise to model and optimize premium rates, assessing the financial implications of risk while ensuring products remain attractive and competitive in the marketplace.
• Evaluate market trends, claims experience, and customer needs to identify pricing opportunities that support both competitive growth and margin preservation.
• Work closely with underwriting and product teams to align pricing strategies with product offerings, market demands, and Sun Life’s growth objectives.
• Regularly review and adjust pricing assumptions to ensure we meet financial plan objectives, balancing the need for revenue growth with the long-term sustainability of our dental product portfolio.

Commercial Data Analytics & Reporting – Driving Business Performance:

• Lead the development and deployment of advanced data analytics models that identify key drivers of business performance, focusing on both top-line revenue growth and cost optimization.
• Provide strategic insights into claims performance, customer behavior, and market trends, highlighting opportunities for growth, operational efficiencies, and improved customer experience.
• Create and maintain performance dashboards, visualizations, and executive-level reporting to communicate insights that directly impact Sun Life’s financial performance and decision-making.

Strategic Financial Planning & Decision Support:

• Partner with senior leadership to ensure pricing strategies and data insights are integrated into the financia