Senior Director, Strategic Managed Care Contracts

Lumexa Imaging, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

LUMEXA IMAGING, INC. seeks a Senior Director, Managed Care Contracting to lead complex payer negotiations, contract execution, and program administration.

This role drives cross-functional collaboration, advises internal stakeholders, reviews contract language, and supports improved reimbursement and operational outcomes. The position emphasizes strategic leadership, relationships with payers, and continuous process improvements in contracting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in managed care contracting, payer relations, or healthcare reimbursement.
• 5+ years in leadership overseeing teams and initiatives.
• Experience negotiating complex payer agreements and managing contracts.
• Experience with hospitals, physician organizations, or large multispecialty systems preferred.
• Strong knowledge of managed care contracting, payer reimbursement, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to lead negotiations and influence stakeholders to favorable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with payer representatives and leadership.
• Lead negotiations and execution of contracts within financial and language parameters.
• Collaborate with legal counsel to review contract language and standards.
• Prepare data and analyses for negotiations and for trend/operational issues.
• Guide department teams in planning, renewals, and performance assessment.
• Ensure timely contracting for acquisitions and new facilities.
• Resolve contract-related claims and issues in collaboration with revenue cycle teams.
• Communicate new terms to internal customers.
• Develop and maintain department tracking documents.
• Manage special projects as required.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Finance, Law, or related field

MBA / MHA / MPH / JD preferred

Tools

Contract management systems

Microsoft Office applications

Healthcare financial and claims reporting tools

Job description

LUMEXA IMAGING, INC. seeks a Senior Director, Managed Care Contracting to lead complex payer negotiations, contract execution, and program administration.

This role drives cross-functional collaboration, advises internal stakeholders, reviews contract language, and supports improved reimbursement and operational outcomes. The position emphasizes strategic leadership, relationships with payers, and continuous process improvements in contracting.