Provider Contracting Senior Analyst - Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Educational Development Program

Hybrid working environment

Job summary

Cigna Healthcare is seeking a Provider Contracting Senior Analyst to develop, negotiate, implement and manage healthcare provider agreements across markets.

You’ll combine contracting, commercial analysis, network development, and relationship management to strengthen network coverage with strong data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Economics, Finance, Healthcare Management, Law or related discipline.
• Knowledge of high-priority healthcare providers and payer capabilities in the region.
• Full professional proficiency in English, Dutch, German and French.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% when required.

Responsibilities

• Manage provider contracting activities from initial engagement through to execution, implementation, renewal and amendment.
• Negotiate commercial arrangements with hospitals, clinics, and other providers.
• Strengthen provider network coverage by analysing access gaps, member needs, utilization, claims spend and opportunities.
• Use data to guide contracting decisions by analysing claims, tariffs, cost per claim and provider proposals.
• Build and maintain provider relationships and resolve issues related to terms, tariffs, or implementation.
• Ensure contracts are implemented accurately with operational teams and track milestones.
• Collaborate across networks, claims, operations, finance, legal, and analytics to balance access, quality, and financial sustainability.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Collaboration

Travel willingness

Multilingual English/Dutch/German/FREN

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare is a global health service company dedicated to transforming healthcare. With roots in the U.S. and operations in over 30 countries, we serve more than 180 million customers and patients worldwide. Ranked 13th on the Fortune 500 in 2025, Cigna is recognized as one of the most trusted and influential names in the industry. Our mission is to improve the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those we serve. You’ll join a globally recognized organization where trust, clear communication, and a positive culture shape how we work. Our leaders are consistent, approachable, and supportive, helping you maintain balance while doing meaningful work. We look for people who thrive in collaborative environments, care about meaningful change, and want to grow in a company that puts people first. At Cigna Healthcare, your work contributes to better care experiences and supports customers through important moments in their lives.

About the Role

As a Provider Contracting Senior Analyst, you’ll support the development, negotiation, implementation and ongoing management of healthcare provider agreements across assigned markets. You’ll combine provider contracting, commercial analysis, network development and relationship management to strengthen network coverage, improve commercial terms and support cashless/direct access for members. You’ll work across multiple countries, healthcare systems and stakeholder groups in a fast-paced environment where priorities can evolve.

What You’ll Do

• Manage provider contracting activities from initial engagement and negotiation through to execution, implementation, renewal and amendment.
• Negotiate commercial arrangements with hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centres, physician groups and other healthcare providers, covering tariffs, discounts, payment terms, billing arrangements and contractual conditions.
• Strengthen provider network coverage by analysing access gaps, member needs, utilisation, claims spend and commercial opportunities, while monitoring relevant market and provider developments.
• Use data to guide contracting decisions, analysing claims, tariffs, cost per claim, discount performance and provider proposals to build business cases, assess options and provide clear recommendations.
• Build effective provider relationships, supporting contracting discussions and resolving issues relating to commercial terms, tariffs, billing or implementation.
• Ensure contracts are implemented accurately, working with operational teams to maintain provider information, tariffs, discounts, documentation, renewals and key contractual milestones.
• Work across Network/Provider Management, Claims, Operations, Clinical, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Data and Analytics, and business teams to balance member access, network quality, operational feasibility and financial sustainability.

What You’ll Bring

Knowledge of high-priority healthcare providers, third-party administrators and competitor capabilities within the assigned region.

Full professional proficiency in English, Dutch, German and French.

Strong negotiation and commercial skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at different levels.

Strong analytical skills, including the ability to develop meaningful business metrics, monitor results and translate complex information into recommendations.

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Economics, Finance, Healthcare Management, Law or a related discipline.

Willingness to travel up to 20% when required.

Skills

Soft Skills

• Clear communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong organisation and prioritisation, including managing competing and time-sensitive priorities through to completion.
• Collaboration across departments, external partners and geographically dispersed teams.
• Adaptability and sound professional judgement when working through changing priorities and complex situations.

Technical / Functional Skills

• Healthcare provider contracting and negotiation.
• Network development and provider relationship management.
• Commercial, claims and utilisation analysis.
• Business case and financial assessment development.
• Contract implementation, governance and renewal management.
• Performance measurement and reporting.

Nice to Have

Additional qualifications in healthcare, contracting, procurement, finance or data analytics.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary.
• A multicultural, hybrid working environment where collaboration and clear communication are valued.
• Private Medical Insurance and Employee Wellbeing Benefits.
• Educational Development Program to support your continued learning and development.

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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