Director, Network Development – Regional Growth

Delta Dental of California; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 107,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Medical & pharmacy benefits

Dental & vision coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Delta Dental of California seeks a Director of Network Development to coordinate, negotiate and manage the network development function nationwide, accountable for strategic growth, access, quality and cost. This role supports customers and business needs across the Western region of the United States.

Key responsibilities include growing and retaining business through competitive network access and quality, developing provider partnerships for favorable discounts, leading network initiatives,

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience with Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Proven success managing and negotiating major provider contracts.
• Analytical skills to identify and evaluate business solutions.
• Experience building and maintaining provider networks across large geographies.
• In-depth knowledge of managed care and healthcare business.
• Experience with value-based contracting is preferred.
• Experience with commercial and government programs is preferred.
• Strong management, time management, and project management skills.
• Strong negotiation and strategic thinking abilities.
• Detail-oriented with problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Grows and retains business through competitive network access and quality.
• Develops partnerships with strategic providers to ensure a market-leading discount and cost positions as well as highly competitive network offerings.
• Leads initiatives/strategies that will guide network development activities to enhance network competitive standing.
• Oversees provider contracting activities to ensure efficiency and maintains compliance with Company policies and standards, government laws, and regulations.
• Develops and executes a network development plan for the assigned region and oversees a team to secure provider agreements in support of the Company's strategic goals and objectives.
• Evaluates and monitors providers' performance standards and financial performance of contracts.
• Supports Sales teams to win business and grow and maintain membership.
• Oversees all provider negotiations, ensuring alignment with internal guidelines and financial standard and targets.
• Serves as leader on enterprise initiatives around network management

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Time management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Delta Dental of California seeks a Director of Network Development to coordinate, negotiate and manage the network development function nationwide, accountable for strategic growth, access, quality and cost. This role supports customers and business needs across the Western region of the United States.

Key responsibilities include growing and retaining business through competitive network access and quality, developing provider partnerships for favorable discounts, leading network initiatives,