Senior Principal Health Actuary & Strategy Lead
Mercer
San Francisco, CA · Posted November 2, 2026
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About the job
Mercer is seeking an experienced Health Actuary Leader to join our Actuarial and Financial Consulting teams in a hybrid role. This senior position guides client projects on health benefits finance, plan design, and renewal negotiations. You will mentor analysts, present...