Senior Director, Payer Strategy & Partnerships - Remote

Mckesson Corporation; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 178,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a strategic leader to develop and maintain long‑term relationships with practices in The US Oncology Network and third‑party payers. You will guide contract negotiations, manage a multidisciplinary team, and drive value‑based care initiatives aligned with organizational goals across multiple geographies.

The role requires 13+ years in managed care or oncology operations and 6+ years of leadership, with a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred).

Qualifications

• 13+ years of professional experience in managed care, payer relations, or oncology operations.
• 6+ years of diversified leadership, planning, and people management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Business or Healthcare Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead contracting team across geographies to develop and execute negotiated payer agreements.
• Drive strategic imperatives for growth, profit, and value-based contracting.
• Oversee budget and performance reporting for commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare lines.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align payer strategies with organizational goals.
• Develop and refine contracts with new therapies, technologies, and reimbursement models.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Contracting strategy

Public speaking

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Conga Contracting Lifecycle Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

McKesson is seeking a strategic leader to develop and maintain long‑term relationships with practices in The US Oncology Network and third‑party payers. You will guide contract negotiations, manage a multidisciplinary team, and drive value‑based care initiatives aligned with organizational goals across multiple geographies.

The role requires 13+ years in managed care or oncology operations and 6+ years of leadership, with a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred).