Senior Network Contracts Leader - Remote

UnitedHealthcare; Horsham (PA); Remote; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

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Job summary

UnitedHealthcare is seeking a Senior Network Contract Manager for a remote role (PA/DE preferred, EDT hours). You will lead hospital contract negotiations, guide network development, and manage financial models to optimize unit costs.

This position involves external collaboration with executives, vendors and clients, with up to 25% travel in PA/DE. The role supports broad access networks and strategic pricing decisions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a network management-related role handling complex network providers with accountability for business results.
• 3+ years of experience being in an external facing role, representing your organization with clients, vendors and/or government officials.
• 3+ years of experience with provider contracting including development of product pricing and utilizing financial modeling in making rate decisions.
• 2+ years of experience with health system contracting.
• Financial acumen and ability to understand financial modeling and trending.
• Must be able to work Eastern Time Zone hours.
• Willing and able to travel as needed in PA/DE (could be up to 25%).

Responsibilities

• Manage hospital contract negotiations to achieve goals related to unit cost budgets, performance reporting and associated financial models.
• Guide development of geographically competitive, broad access, stable networks that achieve objectives for unit cost performance and trend management.
• Evaluate and negotiate contracts in compliance with company templates, reimbursement structure standards and other key process controls.
• Set team direction, resolve problems, and provide guidance to members of your team.
• Influence and/or provide input to forecasting and planning activities.
• This role is all about challenge and relationships. You'll partner with CEOs from various lines of business as we work on building effective relationships with large hospitals.

Skills

Hospital contracting

Financial modeling

Provider negotiations

External facing

Team leadership

Eastern Time Zone hours

Travel up to 25%

Job description

UnitedHealthcare is seeking a Senior Network Contract Manager for a remote role (PA/DE preferred, EDT hours). You will lead hospital contract negotiations, guide network development, and manage financial models to optimize unit costs.

This position involves external collaboration with executives, vendors and clients, with up to 25% travel in PA/DE. The role supports broad access networks and strategic pricing decisions.