Missouri Provider Network Director — Remote

Centene Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 249,000; Full time

Job summary

Centene Corporation is seeking a senior leader to own and execute the provider network strategy across Missouri. You will assess market needs, lead complex contracts with hospitals and large physician groups, and drive cost and access improvements while guiding a team of contracting professionals.

The role requires a 7+ year track record in contracting or network development, a Bachelor's in a related field, and U.S. work authorization without visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 7+ years in contracting, network development or provider relations.
• Experience negotiating with hospitals, health systems and large physician groups.
• Management experience including hiring, training and performance management.
• Driver's license required; U.S. work authorization without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute provider network strategy across Missouri, assessing market needs and growth opportunities.
• Analyze provider, network and financial KPIs to identify performance and cost improvement opportunities.
• Lead complex negotiations with hospitals, health systems and large physician groups, including contract terms and redlines.
• Support new business launches and market expansions considering market dynamics and resources.
• Lead, coach, and develop contracting and network teams, including hiring and performance management.
• Oversee staff and external consultants supporting provider contracting and network development.
• Monitor network and team performance; identify gaps and implement improvements.
• Communicate market strategy and network performance to internal leaders and provider-facing stakeholders.

Skills

Contracting

Network development

Provider relations

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Health Care Administration

Job description

Centene Corporation is seeking a senior leader to own and execute the provider network strategy across Missouri. You will assess market needs, lead complex contracts with hospitals and large physician groups, and drive cost and access improvements while guiding a team of contracting professionals.

The role requires a 7+ year track record in contracting or network development, a Bachelor's in a related field, and U.S. work authorization without visa sponsorship.