Director, Provider Network Strategy & Contracting

McLaren Health Care; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Plan in Michigan is seeking a Director of Provider Network Strategy & Contracting to lead the end-to-end network and contracting initiatives across Medicaid, Medicare, and Commercial lines. This senior role ensures access, competitive positioning, and alignment with product objectives, while guiding governance across clinical, financial, and operational teams.

The position requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and proven experience in provider contracting, value-based

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, healthcare administration, or related field.
• Eight years in provider network management or value-based payment.
• Three years in a supervisory role leading multi-market provider contracting or network development.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end provider network strategy and contracting.
• Drive affordability, quality goals, and market performance across Medicaid, Medicare, and Commercial lines.
• Lead value-based and alternative payment arrangements and expansion due diligence.
• Coordinate cross-functional governance across clinical, financial, and operational teams.

Skills

Provider network management

Provider contracting

Value-based payment (VBP)

Leadership / supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, healthcare administration, or related field

Master’s degree in business administration, healthcare administration, or related field

Job description

McLaren Health Plan in Michigan is seeking a Director of Provider Network Strategy & Contracting to lead the end-to-end network and contracting initiatives across Medicaid, Medicare, and Commercial lines. This senior role ensures access, competitive positioning, and alignment with product objectives, while guiding governance across clinical, financial, and operational teams.

The position requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and proven experience in provider contracting, value-based