Ryan Wilkie
About Ryan Wilkie
Ryan Wilkie serves as the Vice President of Operations at Carelon, where he has worked since 2023. He previously held various leadership roles at Beacon Health Options and Putnam Investments, contributing to operational improvements and talent development in the healthcare sector.
Current Role at Carelon
Ryan Wilkie serves as the Vice President of Operations at Carelon, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees the operations team responsible for the end-to-end implementation of all new products and upsells. His responsibilities include developing regional operational goals and implementing them across various markets and regions. He meets weekly with Directors and Senior Vice Presidents to review regional initiatives and drive solutions across multiple functional areas.
Previous Experience at Beacon Health Options
Prior to joining Carelon, Ryan Wilkie worked at Beacon Health Options for five years, from 2018 to 2023. He held the position of Vice President, where he led the Value Based Purchasing initiative for the Northeast Region. This initiative focused on building a pipeline of providers for expansion and improving clinical key performance indicators. He also served as Assistant Vice President of Operations for the Northeast Region and Program Director for Client Partnerships during his tenure.
Experience at Putnam Investments
Ryan Wilkie's career began at Putnam Investments, where he worked from 2003 to 2011. He held multiple roles, starting as a Client Service Specialist from 2003 to 2006, and later as a Technical Coordinator from 2006 to 2011. His experience at Putnam provided him with a solid foundation in client services and technical operations.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Wilkie studied at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Management from 2003 to 2006. His educational background supports his expertise in operational management, user interface configuration, and audit management. He is knowledgeable in areas such as utilization management, human resources, credentialing, appeal policies, and NCQA accreditation standards.
Leadership and Talent Development
In his current role, Ryan Wilkie is responsible for developing talent plans for his direct reports and reviewing staffing plans for the entire region. He prepares his team for growth within the organization, emphasizing the importance of leadership and talent development in operational success.