Managed Care Director

Us Oncology Inc; Trevose (PA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Oncology Network is seeking a seasoned Managed Care Director to lead payer contracting and value-based care initiatives across our network practices. This hybrid role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize reimbursement and market position.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payer relations, contract negotiations, and performance analytics, with a track record of advancing alternative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years in managed care, payer relations, value-based care, healthcare administration, oncology, or multispecialty practice operations.
• Experience negotiating payer contracts and developing strategic payer relationships.
• Experience with value-based care models, reimbursement methodologies, and healthcare financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead managed care contracting and negotiation strategies with payers, providers, employers, and health systems.
• Develop and execute payer, reimbursement, and value-based care initiatives aligned with practice growth objectives.
• Advise practice and organizational leadership on managed care trends, revenue optimization, and market opportunities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key payer and provider stakeholders.
• Support development and implementation of alternative payment models, including value-based reimbursement, shared savings, and risk-based contracts.
• Analyze financial and operational performance to evaluate contract effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, pharmacy, revenue cycle, and business development teams to achieve budget and performance goals.
• Provide guidance on managed care contract review, reimbursement policies, and payer-related operational processes.
• Monitor industry trends, payer activity, and market conditions to support strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Public speaking

Remote facilitation

Payer relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Business, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

The Managed Care Director is responsible for developing and executing payer contracting, reimbursement, and value-based care strategies for assigned practices within The US Oncology Network. This role leads contract negotiations with commercial payers, Medicare, Medicaid, concierge benefit managers, employers, provider networks, and health systems to maximize revenue, strengthen market position, and support practice growth.Success in this role requires building strong relationships with payer partners, practice leadership, and key stakeholders while supporting managed care strategies across multiple practices and service areas. The Director serves as a strategic advisor to practice leadership, identifying opportunities to enhance reimbursement, referral relationships, and participation in innovative payment models, including value-based and risk-sharing arrangements. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams across McKesson and US Oncology to develop and implement payer strategies, alternative payment models, and performance initiatives that improve financial and quality outcomes. This is a hybrid positon- the ideal candidate will be able to travel between Pennsylvania Locations as well as Deleware Locations, only candidates who are local to these areas will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead managed care contracting and negotiation strategies with payers, providers, employers, and health systems.
• Develop and execute payer, reimbursement, and value-based care initiatives aligned with practice growth objectives.
• Advise practice and organizational leadership on managed care trends, revenue optimization, and market opportunities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key payer and provider stakeholders.
• Support development and implementation of alternative payment models, including value-based reimbursement, shared savings, and risk-based contracts.
• Analyze financial and operational performance to evaluate contract effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, pharmacy, revenue cycle, and business development teams to achieve budget and performance goals.
• Provide guidance on managed care contract review, reimbursement policies, and payer-related operational processes.
• Monitor industry trends, payer activity, and market conditions to support strategic planning.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree in Business, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in managed care, payer relations, value-based care, healthcare administration, oncology, or multispecialty practice operations.
• Experience negotiating payer contracts and developing strategic payer relationships.
• Experience with value-based care models, reimbursement methodologies, and healthcare financial analysis.

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of managed care, healthcare reimbursement, and provider operations.
• Experience in oncology or specialty healthcare environments.
• Executive presence with strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across diverse teams.
• Proficiency in public speaking, presentations, and remote facilitation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce.

Working Conditions

Hrybrid position with approximately 30% domestic travel- On-site attendance is required during onboarding payer meetings, practice leadership engagement, and other business needs payer meetings, practice leadership engagement, onboarding, and other business needs. The position supports multiple practices across different service areas and requires the ability to effectively partner with diverse teams while balancing the unique needs of each division.