Senior Director, Network Contracting

Devoted Health Services, Inc; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision plan

Generous paid time off

Mobile stipend

Stock options

Bonus eligibility (except Director+)

Parental leave

401(k)

Job summary

Devoted Health Services, Inc. seeks an accomplished Senior Director, Network Contracting to lead provider-contracting strategy and execution across Commercial and Medicare Advantage lines.

You will direct a team focused on closing high-stakes agreements, optimizing fee schedules, and embedding AI-enabled analytics to improve yields and turnaround times. You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, scalable deal execution, drive pricing discipline, and accelerate growth in

Qualifications

• 12+ years of hands-on experience in healthcare network contracting with a foundation in Commercial managed care and exposure to Medicare Advantage.
• Experience closing high-stakes contract negotiations with physician groups, specialty networks, and ancillary providers.
• Deep expertise in commercial pricing models, fee schedule development, risk-sharing structures, and contract operationalization.
• Proven ability to build, lead, and drive accountability across direct-report contracting teams for multi-product deal execution.
• Adaptable, tech-forward mindset with a focus on leveraging modern workflows and AI-assisted tools to accelerate deal execution and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end execution of provider contracting across targeted expansion markets, ensuring timely, yielding, and compliant agreements.
• Lead contracting strategy and execution for Commercial and Medicare Advantage products.
• Negotiate with physician groups and networks focusing on rates, terms, and risk-sharing structures.
• Collaborate with Provider Operations, Claims, and Credentialing to implement negotiated terms into core systems.
• Mentor a high-performing team of negotiators and standardize playbooks, utilizing AI-assisted workflows.
• Collaborate with actuarial, underwriting, product, and sales teams to support competitive pricing and market expansion.

Skills

Network contracting

Commercial managed care

Team leadership

AI tools adoption

Data visualization

Tools

Data visualization platforms

AI copilots

Job description

Senior Director, Network Contracting

The Senior Director, Network Contracting is an executive operational leadership position responsible for directing and executing provider network contracting, deal closing, and unit‑cost delivery across key growth markets.

In this role, you will serve as the primary commercial lead on the team—bringing deep commercial‑first contracting expertise while guiding a high‑performing team that executes across both Commercial and Medicare Advantage lines of business.

You will be a hands‑on executive accountable for operationalizing provider agreements, optimizing fee schedules, and ensuring scalable deal execution. As an adaptable operational leader, you will leverage modern digital workflows, data visualization tools, and AI‑assisted analytics to track contract yields, speed up turnaround times, and maintain pricing discipline.

Responsibilities and Impact

• Drive end‑to‑end execution of provider contracting across targeted expansion markets, ensuring agreements are closed on time, within yield targets, and fully compliant with operational standards.
• Serve as the functional domain lead for contracting strategy and execution, while leading a team responsible for executing deals across both Commercial and Medicare Advantage products.
• Lead complex, direct negotiations with physician groups, specialty networks, and ancillary providers—focusing heavily on commercial fee schedules, rates, and risk structures.
• Partner closely with Provider Operations, Claims, and Credentialing to ensure negotiated contract terms, rates, and value‑based parameters are flawlessly implemented into core systems.
• Manage and mentor a high‑performing team of network contracting negotiators, driving accountability, standardizing negotiation playbooks, and adopting AI‑assisted tools to streamline deal workflows.
• Collaborate with Actuarial, Underwriting, Product, and Sales teams to rapidly execute network deals that support competitive product pricing and market expansion.

Required Skills and Experience

• 12+ years of hands‑on experience in healthcare network contracting, with a primary foundation and proven track record in Commercial managed care environments, paired with exposure to Medicare Advantage execution.
• Extensive background directly closing high‑stakes contract negotiations with physician organizations, specialty groups, and ancillary provider networks.
• Deep expertise in commercial pricing models, fee schedule development, risk‑sharing structures, and contract operationalization.
• Demonstrated experience building, leading, and driving accountability across direct‑report contracting teams focused on multi‑product deal execution and speed‑to‑market.
• Adaptable, tech‑forward mindset with a focus on leveraging modern workflows and AI‑assisted tools to accelerate deal execution and reporting.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Background or prior experience with health system, hospital, or integrated contracting models.
• Knowledge of Medicare Advantage regulatory frameworks and CMS network adequacy requirements.
• Proficiency in utilizing data visualization platforms or AI copilots to evaluate contract financial yields and rate impacts.

Salary Range

$180,000 – $250,000 per year. Final compensation will be based on qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Employer‑sponsored health, dental, and vision plan with low or no premium.
• Generous paid time off.
• $100 monthly mobile or internet stipend.
• Stock options for all employees.
• Bonus eligibility for all roles excluding Director and above; commission eligibility for sales roles.
• Parental leave program.
• 401(k) program.
• Additional benefits as part of total rewards package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a safe and supportive work environment in which all employees have the opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business. We value diversity and collaboration. Individuals are respected for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. This commitment is embodied in Devoted’s Code of Conduct, our company values and the way we do business.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy status, marital status, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor prohibited by law.