Vice President, Payor Strategy and Contracting

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for transforming healthcare? We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Vice President of Payor Strategy and Contracting to lead our payor strategy initiatives. In this role, you will shape and execute strategies that maximize value-based care and foster strong partnerships with payors. Join us in driving innovative healthcare solutions that impact lives across the U.S.

What’s in it for you:

• Strategic Leadership: Be at the forefront of shaping healthcare delivery through innovative contracting and strategic payor relationships.
• Impact: Play a key role in driving value-based care, improving patient outcomes, and expanding access to healthcare services.
• Growth Opportunity: Join a high-growth organization with ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a team of forward-thinking leaders and collaborate with various stakeholders across the organization.

This role will be responsible for:

• Strategic Planning: Leading the development and implementation of payor strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Contracting Leadership: Negotiating and managing complex payor contracts, including value-based agreements and innovative payment models.
• Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with payors to ensure successful partnerships and favorable terms.
• Market Analysis: Conducting market assessments to identify opportunities for growth and optimizing reimbursement strategies.

Expectations will include:

• Execution of Strategy: Ensuring the successful implementation of payor strategies across the organization.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Utilizing data analytics to inform strategic decisions and measure the success of contracts and payor partnerships.
• Compliance and Regulation: Ensuring all contracts comply with relevant regulations and align with organizational policies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working closely with other departments, including finance, legal, and operations, to drive the organization’s strategic objectives.

A qualified candidate will possess the following:

• Proven Leadership: Extensive experience in healthcare payor contracting, with a demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives and manage complex negotiations across a region or the U.S.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze data, market trends, and financial reports to inform decision-making.
• Relationship Building: Excellent communication and relationship management skills with a track record of successful collaborations with payors.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required, with a preference for an advanced degree in business, healthcare administration, or a related field

Compensation: Compensation is strong and will include a base salary, bonus and equity.

Benefits: Full

Desired Location: This position can be remote but there will be some travel and the preference will be someone in the Midwest, South or Southeast.

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*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the VP of Payor Strategy & Contracting job.

Job Id: 17241