Senior Director, Network Strategy

Candidates must be located and residing in the State of California.

WelbeHealth is a value‑based healthcare organization transforming senior care by providing an all‑inclusive care option to vulnerable seniors. The Senior Director, Network Strategy leads the development and execution of provider network strategy and contracting, combining strategic planning, operational leadership, and complex provider negotiations with accountability for network adequacy, market expansion, financial stewardship, and enterprise‑wide collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead enterprise network strategies across existing and emerging markets, designing strategies aligned to growth plans and local market dynamics.
• Assess and monitor network adequacy to ensure participants have timely access to high‑quality providers, specialists, hospitals, and ancillary services; identify gaps, access barriers, and market‑specific needs, and develop strategies to address them.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory requirements, and competitive market conditions that may impact network development and strategy.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team of network strategy and contracting professionals, providing strategic guidance and operational support to regional and field‑based team members.
• Foster strong collaboration across Finance, Analytics, Operations, clinical leadership, Compliance, and growth teams.
• Lead outreach and complex negotiations with hospitals, health systems, large physician groups, and other strategic provider partners.
• Explore innovative contracting approaches tied to outcomes such as improved participant access, care coordination, medical record retrieval, quality performance, and operational responsiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in provider network strategy and managed care contracting.
• Experience leading negotiations with hospitals, health systems, and large provider organizations.
• Knowledge of network adequacy standards, provider operations, reimbursement methodologies, and value‑based care models.
• Demonstrated success building provider networks across multiple markets or regions, with a focus on California.
• Experience within Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, PACE, or value‑based care environments.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience with a proven ability to mentor and develop team members.
• Strong leadership experience managing high‑performing teams in a matrixed organization.
• Must provide proof of COVID‑19 vaccination or complete a vaccine declination form prior to employment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• Work/life balance – 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, and 6 sick days.
• 401(k) savings plan with employer match.
• Comprehensive compensation package including base pay and bonus.
• Additional benefits offered as part of a broad total rewards package.

Compensation

Compensation consists of a base salary plus bonus. The salary range is $168,895.66 — $232,231.53 USD, with a competitive total rewards package that includes a 401(k) match, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and a broad range of additional benefits.