Senior Director, Contracting & Network Development

Position Purpose: Oversee the development and implementation of contracting activities in network development and enhancement. Direct the evaluation, review, negotiations and ongoing management of product-specific contracts and amendments between health plan and vendors Work with business development and providers to develop a strategy for developing new networks including plans to meet network access and unit cost objectives Determine necessary resources to develop the network and assemble the appropriate team across all business functions. Complete development of budget in alignment with Centene network management and financial objectives Support the new business launch in diverse markets while considering individual market circumstances, provider community, budgeting constraints and available resources Lead the network development specialists during the implementation and development stages Monitor performance, develop, and implement business solutions to address process and quality gaps. Communicate with senior management and other Centene leaders regarding network strategy and planning Complete negotiations with complex and major provider contracts as needed to support network objectives Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, related field or equivalent experience. 7+ years of related contracting or healthcare operations experience. Experience establishing new markets including the development of the strategy and oversight of the implementation. Candidates must be in the state of Florida to be considered for this position. This is a remote role that requires occasional (around 10%) travel for internal and provider-facing meetings. Pay Range: $134,600.00 - $249,000.00 per year At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaning