Overview
Opus People Solutions is the exclusive recruitment partner for AXA Health in the search for a visionary
Medical Director – Medical Services & Delivery. This is a high-impact, senior leadership opportunity for an experienced clinician with a strong background in healthcare insurance operations. Location: Hybrid (Tunbridge Wells office 2–3 days/week). Partnered with AXA Health | Exclusively managed by Opus People Solutions. Responsibilities
Medical Policy Development:
Design and optimise policies for healthcare funding, ensuring regulatory alignment. Operational Efficiency:
Monitor and improve policy effectiveness and customer experience. Claims Support:
Provide expert guidance to claims teams across modalities and technologies. Annual & Bi-Annual Reviews:
Lead reviews of policy terms and guidance to manage indemnity risk and ensure clarity. Clinical Risk Management:
Chair the Clinical Risk Committee and oversee AXA Health’s Clinical Risk Register. Stakeholder Engagement:
Act as the primary contact for healthcare providers regarding treatment eligibility. Medical Underwriting Leadership:
Ensure underwriting practices are efficient, compliant, and risk-aligned. Training & Development:
Promote continuous improvement through staff training and workshops. Candidate Profile / Qualifications
Medical qualification with substantial clinical experience. Postgraduate qualification or 3+ years in a similar leadership role. 10+ years of relevant experience, including clinical governance and risk management. Proven success in leading strategic initiatives in complex environments. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in healthcare data tools. Deep understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance frameworks. People and resource management expertise. Eligibility
Candidates must be authorised to work in the UK. This role is classified under the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) and subject to periodic background screening. What AXA Offers
Competitive salary (dependent on experience) Annual company & performance-based bonus Up to 12% employer pension contributions Life Assurance (up to 10x salary) Private health cover 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays Option to buy/sell up to 5 days leave How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV via the Opus People Solutions website. For accessibility support, or a confidential chat contact Ruksana.Begum@opuspeoplesolutions.co.uk Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider and Consulting Industries: Insurance and Hospitals and Health Care
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