Director, Network Contracting

Job Description Summary ‎ The Director, Network Contracting is responsible for leading the strategy, development, negotiation, and management of CareMore Health ’s professional and ancillary provider networks, ensuring high-quality, coordinated, and cost-effective care. This leadership role oversees a team of contracting professionals responsible for negotiating, implementing, and administering provider agreements serving Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and other managed care populations. Reporting to senior Network Management leadership, the Director is a strategic, analytical, and collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. They possess exceptional negotiation and relationship management skills, are comfortable using data to drive decisions, and can translate organizational objectives into actionable contracting strategies that optimize patient access, affordability, quality outcomes, and financial performance. This individual must be able to effectively lead multiple priorities simultaneously while fostering strong internal and external partnerships. The Director partners closely with executive leadership, Finance, Clinical Operations, Provider Data Management, Legal, Local Leadership, Utilization Management, and Strategic Initiatives to advance CareMore’s value-based care model. ‎ How will you make an impact & Requirements ‎ Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Develop and execute the provider contracting strategy in alignment with CareMore Health 's enterprise objectives, value-based care initiatives, affordability targets, and market growth priorities. Translate long-term network strategies into annual contracting plans, measurable business objectives, and operational priorities across multiple provider segments and geographic markets. Lead contracting strategies that improve provider access, network adequacy, affordability, quality performance, and member experience. Evaluate healthcare market trends, competitive intelligence, r