Director, Medicaid Compliance

Sun Life Financial, Inc.

$132K — $198K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of regulatory compliance experience in healthcare or related fields.
  • Deep understanding of Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial dental regulations; knowledge of dentistry practice regulations is a plus.
  • Expertise in interpreting complex regulatory requirements and establishing compliance processes.
  • Experience in direct interactions with regulators and managing audit and examination commitments.
  • Proficient in compliance testing and applying statistical analysis to identify trends.
  • Familiarity with governance, risk, and compliance systems, especially with Archer.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills essential for stakeholder collaboration.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of using AI and data visualization tools responsibly.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Dental Regulatory Compliance Management Program in alignment with compliance standards.
  • Interpret and analyze new and existing laws affecting Medicaid and Medicare; convert them into actionable business processes.
  • Collaborate with business leaders to enhance compliance risk management and assist in ownership of compliance controls.
  • Work with Enterprise Compliance to implement effective compliance measures within the Dental Business Unit.
  • Facilitate regulatory audits and examinations by coordinating information requests and managing timelines.
  • Generate management reporting on compliance program efficacy, emerging risks, and remediation actions.

Benefits

  • Generous vacation and sick leave policies for work-life balance.
  • Market-leading paid family, parental, and adoption leave.
  • Comprehensive medical coverage and company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
  • Disability programs to support employees during challenging times.
  • 401(k) employer match and an employer-funded retirement plan.
  • Flexible and inclusive work environment supportive of career advancement.
  • Sabbatical program to promote employee well-being and renewal.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Sun Life embraces a hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with the flexibility of virtual work. Our team members and leaders are expected to foster connection and teamwork by being present in the office at least 2 days per week.

The Opportunity

Are you a compliance professional with extensive experience navigating Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial dental regulations? Join Sun Life's U.S. Compliance team and play a key role in leading the Regulatory Compliance Management Program for the U.S. Dental Business Unit.

In this role, you will oversee regulatory compliance activities that help the business identify, assess, and manage compliance risks while supporting adherence to applicable federal and state requirements. You will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing guidance on complex regulatory matters and collaborating across the organization to strengthen compliance controls and processes.

As a subject matter expert in Medicaid and commercial dental compliance, you will partner closely with Privacy, Financial Crimes, Conduct, and Enterprise Compliance teams to support enterprise initiatives, regulatory examinations, audits, and risk management activities. This position offers the opportunity to influence business decisions, improve operational effectiveness, and help ensure a strong culture of compliance across the organization.

How You Will Contribute
  • Lead and maintain the Dental Regulatory Compliance Management Program, including regulatory inventories, risk assessments, compliance issue management, control development, testing, and monitoring activities.
  • Identify, interpret, and analyze emerging laws and regulations impacting Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial dental products and translate requirements into practical business processes and controls.
  • Partner with first-line business leaders to strengthen compliance risk management, support ownership of controls, and provide guidance on regulatory obligations.
  • Collaborate with Enterprise Compliance and key oversight programs, including Privacy, Financial Crimes, and Conduct, to ensure compliance requirements are effectively implemented within the Dental Business Unit.
  • Support regulatory examinations, audits, and other regulatory matters by coordinating information requests, preparing responses, tracking commitments, and facilitating remediation activities.
  • Develop and deliver management reporting on compliance program effectiveness, key risks, emerging regulatory issues, testing results, trends, and remediation progress.


What You Will Bring With You
  • Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, controls, or a related function within a regulated healthcare organization, or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, and professional experience.
  • Deep knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial dental regulatory requirements; familiarity with regulations governing the practice of dentistry is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and implement sustainable compliance processes, controls, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Experience working directly with regulators and managing regulatory commitments, examinations, audit responses, and remediation activities.
  • Experience conducting compliance testing, auditing operational processes and controls, and applying statistical analysis to evaluate results and identify trends.
  • Working knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance systems, with Archer experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong analytical, critical-thinking, communication, research, and presentation skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience using artificial intelligence, data visualization, and business intelligence tools in a responsible and compliant manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing business needs, work independently, and continuously maintain compliance expertise through professional development and industry engagement.


Salary Range: $132,600 - $198,900

At our company, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide, and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to your base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business. We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions.

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Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life

At Sun Life, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program. Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options and an employer-funded retirement account. Enjoy a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth. We're proud to be recognized in our communities as a top employer. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., we've also been recognized as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" for two years in a row. Visit our website to learn more about our benefits and recognition within our communities.

Job Category:

Compliance

Posting End Date:

17/09/2026

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