Remote Senior Manager, Payer Contracting & Strategy

OOCORP OneOncology LLC; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OneOncology, LLC seeks a Senior Manager, Payer Relations to lead a team of Contract Managers, optimize payer contracting strategies, and ensure compliant, value-driven reimbursements across partner practices. Remote work is available with a Nashville office option for local staff.

The role requires strong negotiation, regulatory knowledge, and experience in payer contracting, with potential travel to support organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, healthcare administration, or a related field.
• Minimum five years of healthcare contracting experience within a hospital, clinic, physician practice, or healthcare system.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating physician contracts.
• Strong understanding of healthcare laws, regulations, and contracting requirements.
• Current industry experience negotiating physician contracts.
• Ability to work remotely and travel as business needs require.
• Preferred Five to ten years of people management experience, including leading remote teams.
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Previous or current experience in payer contracting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Contract Managers, establishing clear expectations and driving team performance.
• Evaluate payer contract performance and identify opportunities to optimize reimbursement and financial outcomes.
• Partner with leadership to develop and execute payer contracting strategies across assigned practices and markets.
• Ensure contractual agreements align with financial objectives and legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support complex payer negotiations, contract reviews, approvals, and concurrent contracting activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams on financial analyses, revenue initiatives, and contracting priorities.
• Resolve payer-related issues and provide timely support to partner practices.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and ensure contractual terms remain current.
• Educate practice stakeholders on payer requirements, processes, and contract management tools.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with payers, practice leadership, and internal stakeholders.
• Leverage financial reporting and modeling to support contracting decisions and strategic recommendations.
• Manage competing priorities and complex projects in a matrixed environment.
• Mentor team members and support the development and advancement of value-based care initiatives.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned to help drive our mission to improve the lives of our patients.

Skills

Contract management

Payer contracting

Negotiation

Team leadership

Healthcare regulations

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/healthcare

Master's degree

Job description

OneOncology, LLC seeks a Senior Manager, Payer Relations to lead a team of Contract Managers, optimize payer contracting strategies, and ensure compliant, value-driven reimbursements across partner practices. Remote work is available with a Nashville office option for local staff.

The role requires strong negotiation, regulatory knowledge, and experience in payer contracting, with potential travel to support organizational objectives.