Chief Payer Strategy & Network Contracting

Socket.dev; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Education assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Certification support

Wellness resources

Volunteer time off

Job summary

IVX Health is seeking a Vice President, Payer Relations & Contracting to lead the national payer strategy, contracting, and reimbursement optimization. This executive will expand networks, negotiate payer agreements, and strengthen relationships with national and regional plans.

As a member of the Growth Leadership Team, the role partners across Operations, Revenue Cycle, Finance, Legal, and Market Development to drive access, improve financial performance, and support enterprise growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of healthcare leadership experience in payer relations, managed care contracting, reimbursement strategy, or network development.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proven success negotiating payer contracts and expanding network access.
• Experience supporting ambulatory, infusion, specialty, or alternative site-of-care healthcare organizations.
• Deep knowledge of managed care, reimbursement, specialty drug economics, payer operations, and medical policy.
• Strong executive communication, relationship-building, and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead national payer contracting and network access strategy and negotiate agreements.
• Own enterprise reimbursement strategy and monitor contract performance.
• Lead payer business reviews and strategic planning discussions with key partners.
• Align payer strategy across Growth, Operations, Clinical, Revenue Cycle, Finance, Legal, and Analytics teams.

Skills

Payer relations leadership

Negotiation & contracting

Executive communication

Strategic partnerships

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

IVX Health is seeking a Vice President, Payer Relations & Contracting to lead the national payer strategy, contracting, and reimbursement optimization. This executive will expand networks, negotiate payer agreements, and strengthen relationships with national and regional plans.

As a member of the Growth Leadership Team, the role partners across Operations, Revenue Cycle, Finance, Legal, and Market Development to drive access, improve financial performance, and support enterprise growth.