Senior Director Payer Contracting

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Director Payer Contracting to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space. This role will guide payer contracting strategy and execution across a complex healthcare organization, with a focus on aligning agreements to market conditions and financial objectives. The position will lead negotiations with health plans, shape value-based arrangements, and help drive enterprise-wide outcomes through strong analytics and stakeholder partnership. The ideal candidate will bring deep managed care expertise, a strong command of reimbursement and risk-based payment models, and the leadership presence to influence senior internal and external partners. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $150,000 – $180,000 annually Responsibilities Develop and execute payer strategies aligned with market and financial goals Lead high-stakes negotiations with health plans across a range of arrangements Structure and negotiate diverse payer agreements, including shared-savings and full-risk models Own the full contracting lifecycle from strategy through renewal Build analytic frameworks to evaluate contract performance and financial exposure Lead and develop a team of contracting professionals and analysts Influence stakeholders across departments to achieve enterprise-wide outcomes Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a health care-related field 10+ years of managed care experience in a payer or provider organization 5+ years of advanced value-based care or risk-based percent-of-premium management experience Demonstrated success leading complex payer negotiations Deep knowledge of reimbursement methodologies and value-based payment models Proven ability to lead teams and influence senior stakeholders Benefits Remote work flexibility across the US Opportunity to lead a high-performing team Engagement with diverse stakeholders in a dynamic environment Potential for market growth and innovative partnerships Access to professional development opportunities Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.