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Kimberly Kunody

Huntington Beach,CA

Summary

Strategic, data-driven marketing executive with 15+ years of experience leading high-growth initiatives for digital health, fintech, and wellness brands. Deep expertise in payer, PBM, and employer-focused campaigns, with proven success in launching and scaling marketing strategies that support chronic condition and GLP-1 therapy adoption. Adept at aligning marketing with sales and product objectives to drive measurable outcomes across B2B, B2C, and B2B2C audiences. Committed to improving healthcare access through education, engagement, and scalable growth marketing.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President, Product Marketing

UpHealth Inc.
05.2022 - 06.2023

Digital wellness company offering longevity and nutraceutical therapies, including GLP-1 and metabolic health solutions.

  • Led growth strategy for GLP-1 therapy programs targeting employer, payer, and PBM stakeholders, increasing client program adoption by 30%.
  • Developed payer-facing positioning, business cases, and cost-containment messaging to support chronic disease management offerings.
  • Built personalized lifecycle campaigns that improved member activation by 22% and reduced program attrition by 18%.
  • Partnered with commercial and clinical teams to deliver educational and onboarding content for consultants and health plans.
  • Managed cross-channel campaigns (email, direct mail, SMS, and paid social) to boost acquisition and improve patient adherence.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.

Vice President, Client Marketing

CareCredit, Synchrony Financial
05.2018 - 03.2020

Healthcare fintech platform supporting patient financing through 250K+ provider locations, PBM partners, and consultants.

  • Owned marketing strategy for multi-billion-dollar Dental and Veterinary verticals, focusing on payer and provider acquisition.
  • Collaborated with payer and consultant partners to implement marketing toolkits and digital education campaigns for financial wellness.
  • Executed high-conversion referral programs and lifecycle journeys, resulting in a 26% increase in activation and engagement.
  • Developed employer-aligned messaging and benefit awareness campaigns supporting national employer onboarding programs.

Director, Regional and Field Marketing

Safeco Insurance, Liberty Mutual
04.2008 - 01.2018

National insurance provider supporting regional growth via independent agents and channel partners.

  • Built national B2B2C marketing frameworks to support distributed channel acquisition and lifecycle management.
  • Partnered with product and analytics to create KPI dashboards measuring performance across geographies and verticals.
  • Developed co-branded campaigns with affiliate partners and strategic alliances to improve funnel conversion by 19%.
  • Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.

Marketing Manager

Prescription Solutions (OptumRx), UnitedHealth
04.2004 - 01.2008

Pharmacy benefit manager supporting health plans, employers, PBMs, and members.

  • Developed onboarding and adherence marketing programs targeting members on chronic therapy protocols.
  • Collaborated with PBMs and consultants on communication strategies to increase program enrollment and medication compliance.
  • Worked with clinical and provider engagement teams to deliver GLP-1 therapy education, improving participation rates in targeted segments.
  • Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
  • Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents, planning, and creative material distribution.

Marketing Manager

Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)
07.1999 - 04.2004
  • Company Overview: CHOC is a pediatric health system providing innovative care to over 250,000 patients annually.
  • Launched multi-channel marketing initiatives and CME programs across clinical service lines including heart, neuroscience and oncology pediatric care.
  • Boosted brand equity and digital engagement through patient-centric storytelling, localized influencer campaigns, and bilingual outreach.
  • Oversaw cross-functional brand refresh and website relaunch-resulting in a 34% increase in organic traffic and improved UX experience.
  • CHOC is a pediatric health system providing innovative care to over 250,000 patients annually.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton

Skills

  • Product-Led Growth Strategy & Demand Generation
  • Healthcare Marketing: Payers, PBMs, Employers, Consultants
  • Cross-Channel Campaign Development (Email, Direct Mail, Paid Media)
  • GLP-1 & Chronic Condition Therapy Adoption Campaigns
  • Funnel Optimization, Personalization & Retention Strategy
  • Lifecycle Marketing & CRM Automation
  • Sales Enablement & B2B2C Messaging Strategy
  • Analytics, KPI Tracking, Attribution & Reporting
  • Strategic Partnerships & Channel Expansion
  • Team Leadership, Forecasting & GTM Execution

Timeline

Vice President, Product Marketing

UpHealth Inc.
05.2022 - 06.2023

Vice President, Client Marketing

CareCredit, Synchrony Financial
05.2018 - 03.2020

Director, Regional and Field Marketing

Safeco Insurance, Liberty Mutual
04.2008 - 01.2018

Marketing Manager

Prescription Solutions (OptumRx), UnitedHealth
04.2004 - 01.2008

Marketing Manager

Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)
07.1999 - 04.2004

Bachelor of Arts -

California State University - Fullerton
Kimberly Kunody