Senior Director, Contracting & Network Development

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

Job summary

Centene Corp. seeks a Senior Director, Contracting & Network Development to lead hospital contracting activities, network strategy and negotiations across Medicare, Medicaid, Marketplace and ICHRA.

The role requires Florida-based consideration, remote work with occasional travel within Florida, and oversight of complex contracts. Candidates should have a Bachelor's (Master's preferred) in a related field and 7+ years of hospital contracting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of hospital contracting experience; master’s degree preferred.
• Florida residency or in-state work eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Direct evaluation, review, negotiations and ongoing management of hospital contracts and amendments.
• Develop network strategies collaborating with business development and providers.
• Support new market launches and address budgeting and resource constraints.
• Monitor performance and implement solutions to close gaps in process and quality.

Skills

Hospital contracting

Negotiation

Network development

Strategic planning

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

## Senior Director, Contracting & Network DevelopmentApply: Remote-FL: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 12, 2026 (4 days left to apply): 1649757**Position Purpose:** Oversee the development and implementation of hospital provider contracting activities in network development and enhancement.**Key Details**: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J -1, OPT, or CPT.* Direct the evaluation, review, negotiations and ongoing management of product-specific contracts and amendments between health plan and hospitals to include Medicare, Medicaid, Marketplace, and ICHRA.* Work with business development and providers to develop a strategy for developing new networks/partnership strategies including plans to meet network access and unit cost objectives.* Support new business launch in diverse markets while considering individual market circumstances, provider community, budgeting constraints and available resources.* Monitor performance, develop, and implement business solutions to address process and quality gaps.* Communicate with senior management and other Centene leaders regarding network strategy and planning.* Complete negotiations and re-negotiations with complex and major hospital systems as needed to support network objectives.* Maintain hospital network and contract reporting to include contract language assessments by product and claims volume* Performs other duties as assigned* Complies with all policies and standards**Education/Experience:**Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, related field or equivalent experience. 7+ years of related hospital contracting experience. Experience establishing new markets including the development of the hospital network strategy and oversight of the implementation.Master's degree is preferred.**Candidates must be in Florida to be considered for this role.****This is a remote position, but it will require occasional travel throughout Florida for internal and provider-facing meetings.**Pay Range: $134,600.00 - $249,000.00 per year **At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day.** You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.