Sr. Contract Manager

FVC USA Fresenius Vascular Care Inc; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care AG in Franklin, TN seeks an experienced leader to manage the managed care contracted revenue function. You will coordinate with Operations and Revenue Cycle teams to ensure accurate contract implementation and performance monitoring.

The role requires 6–8 years of related experience, GAAP proficiency, and strong communication skills to work with multiple management levels. Supervisory responsibilities and process improvements are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree desirable.
• 6–8 years of related experience; supervisory or project/program management experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and financial analysis concepts.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the managed care contracted revenue function.
• Coordinate with Operations Management and Revenue Cycle teams for contract implementation and performance monitoring.
• Audit billing systems against third-party payer contracts and track escalators.
• Lead negotiations with payors under direction of the Managed Care Director.
• Prepare financial analyses to support contract proposals, terminations, and payer consolidations.
• Mentor staff and drive process improvements across contract management and reporting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical abilities

Oral and written communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced degree (MBA/PhD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Responsible for managing all aspects of the managed care contracted revenue function in the assigned Group(s). This involves the monitoring, analysis and evaluation of pertinent financial and marketing data, and detailed tracking and follow-up of all contracted revenue.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Communicate executed managed care payer agreements to Operations Management and Revenue Cycle teams, ensuring timely and accurate dissemination. Ensure compliance with data collection, auditing activities, contract implementation analysis, and new contract performance monitoring. Audit billing systems to verify the accuracy of third‑party payer contracts, track contract escalators, and notifying payors while updating billing systems accordingly. Support budgetary reviews for financial changes to existing and future agreements, with potential responsibility for additional operationally defined markets. Lead negotiations with payors under the Managed Care Director's direction, including rate proposals and contract language discussions. Drive projects and initiatives that align with Managed Care goals, including internal audits of the contract management system and employee training. Perform financial analyses to support contract proposals, terminations, and payor consolidation, including claims data analysis, medication utilization, and rate structure conversion. Maintain and produce analytical reports to support managed care efforts, ensuring timely updates to contract management and Revenue Cycle Systems. Track and monitor facility changes with payors, assisting the credentialing department in obtaining documentation and maintaining payer demographic verifications. Analyze network data for growth, competitive analysis, and mentor staff as applicable. Manage the tactical execution of objectives, including cost management, methods, staffing, and providing leadership, coaching, and development plans for direct reports. Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and relevant laws, establishing internal systems to promote compliance across the team. Participate in and lead meetings, problem resolution, and coordination across internal departments and external customers. Act as an advisor to subordinates, managing employee performance, and providing technical guidance. Assist with various assigned projects and other duties as needed. Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISION

May be responsible for the direct supervision of various levels of department staff.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree required; Advanced Degree desirable

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS

6 – 8 years’ related experience; or a Master’s degree with 3 years’ experience; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent directly related work experience. 3+ years’ supervisory or project/program management experience preferred. Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database and email applications. Detail oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills. Strong oral and written communication skill to effectively communicate with all levels of management.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or my Human Resources representative.

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug‑free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non‑merit‑based factors Creating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day.

Fresenius Medical Care is the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with kidney disease of which approximately 4.5 million patients worldwide regularly undergo dialysis treatment. United by a shared purpose of creating a future worth living for chronically and critically ill people, we care for around 292,000 dialysis patients around the globe. In addition, we operate around 35 global production sites to provide products such as dialysis machines, dialyzers, and related disposables. We aim to continuously improve our patients’ quality of life by offering them high‑quality products as well as innovative technologies and treatment concepts.