Strategic Growth & Payer Strategy Leader

UMC Health System; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Resilience program

Retirement benefits with employerMATCH

PTO & extended medical, dental, vision

On-site EAP counselors

Discounted pharmacy cost

Cash retention bonus

Job summary

UMC Health System seeks a strategic Chief Business Development Officer to lead managed care, payer strategy, and business development initiatives. You will guide employer relations, evaluate contracts, and present executive-level analyses to drive organizational growth and financial performance.

The role requires deep experience in healthcare business development, payer contracting, and leadership, with a focus on market development and strategic initiatives across the health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Finance, Public Health, Marketing, or related field.
• MBA or related master's preferred.
• 7+ years in healthcare business development, payer relations, or related field.
• 5+ years of leadership experience with managing teams and initiatives.
• Experience evaluating financial performance and presenting to senior leadership.
• Experience with hospital/health system payer contracting and market development.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for managed care, payer strategy, business development, and employer relations aligned with organizational priorities.
• Oversee performance of contracts and payer relationships with cross-functional collaboration.
• Prepare executive analyses, recommendations, and Board-ready presentations.
• Negotiate complex healthcare contracts and strategic partnerships with material financial impact.
• Identify opportunities to increase patient volumes, market share, and net revenue.

Skills

Healthcare leadership

Payer contracting

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

Executive communications

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Market development

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

MBA/MS in related field preferred

Job description

UMC Health System seeks a strategic Chief Business Development Officer to lead managed care, payer strategy, and business development initiatives. You will guide employer relations, evaluate contracts, and present executive-level analyses to drive organizational growth and financial performance.

The role requires deep experience in healthcare business development, payer contracting, and leadership, with a focus on market development and strategic initiatives across the health system.