Global Head of Network Strategy & Partnerships

Ethos; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Multicultural and hybrid working env.

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Wellbeing Benefits

Educational Development Program

Job summary

Cigna Healthcare in Madrid is seeking a Global Head of Network to lead the end-to-end provider network strategy, contracting, and performance management across the Health segment within IHDS. The role reports to the Chief Health Officer and sits on the Health Organization Leadership Team.

You will drive a global, enterprise-led network model, optimize cost, access, and quality, and strengthen partnerships with hospital groups and centers of excellence.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership in provider network and healthcare operations.
• Experience in international health insurance and multi-market network management.
• Deep expertise in provider contracting, pricing, and partnership models.
• Strong executive presence with ability to influence enterprise stakeholders and external partners.
• Fluency or multiple language capabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver a multi-year global provider network strategy aligned with IH and IHDS priorities.
• Lead global contracting strategies, standards, and provider partnerships to drive value-based contracting.
• Oversee network performance management across cost, quality, and access dimensions.
• Integrate clinical, operational, and payment integrity insights for network optimization.
• Align network strategy with enterprise initiatives, product design, and care models.
• Provide executive reporting on network performance and value realization.

Skills

Provider network leadership

Contracting expertise

Healthcare economics

Stakeholder management

Executive presence

Education

MBA

Master's in Healthcare Management

Job description

Cigna Healthcare in Madrid is seeking a Global Head of Network to lead the end-to-end provider network strategy, contracting, and performance management across the Health segment within IHDS. The role reports to the Chief Health Officer and sits on the Health Organization Leadership Team.

You will drive a global, enterprise-led network model, optimize cost, access, and quality, and strengthen partnerships with hospital groups and centers of excellence.