Phillip Derby
About Phillip Derby
Phillip Derby serves as the Sr Director of Business Analytics at MedeAnalytics, a position he has held since 2022. With extensive experience in analytics and team leadership, he has a proven track record of enhancing productivity and fostering a positive work environment.
Work at MedeAnalytics
Phillip Derby has been serving as the Senior Director of Business Analytics at MedeAnalytics since 2022. In this role, he operates remotely and focuses on leading analytics initiatives that support business objectives. His responsibilities include overseeing analytics projects and ensuring that the team delivers actionable insights to enhance decision-making processes.
Previous Experience at Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Phillip Derby worked at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas for a total of 19 years. He held the position of Data Analyst from 2001 to 2008, followed by a role as Director of Analytics Consulting from 2010 to 2022. His tenure included significant contributions to analytics strategy and team leadership in Richardson, Texas.
Experience at Aetna
Before joining Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Phillip Derby worked at Aetna as a Senior Medical Economics Analyst from 2008 to 2010. In this position, he focused on medical economics analysis, contributing to the organization’s understanding of healthcare costs and efficiencies.
Team Leadership and Engagement
Phillip Derby is recognized for his ability to lead teams effectively, particularly in maintaining an engaging work environment during challenging times. He successfully transitioned teams to remote work during the pandemic, fostering a cohesive team atmosphere through various engaging activities. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration and team cohesion.
Contributions to Operational Efficiency
Throughout his career, Phillip Derby has made significant contributions to operational efficiency. He prevented millions in overreported savings by analyzing and resolving operational and data errors in collaboration with multiple departments. Additionally, he restructured teams to enhance performance and increase cross-training, which led to improved productivity.