Strategic Payer Partnerships Lead

Lever, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 168,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

Equity in the company

401K with company match

Monthly tech allowance

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Lyra Health is seeking a strategic Payer Partnerships Director to lead contracting strategy and execution for HP/HS vertical. You will drive net-new contracts, negotiate terms, and align cross-functionally to expand access to care.

With 12+ years in payer contracting, you will shape innovative programs, manage relationships with national and regional health plans, and guide market strategy across markets. Strong leadership in fast-paced settings is essential.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in payer contracting, network development, or managed care, preferably within digital health/behavioral health/health tech.
• Proven track record of sourcing, negotiating, and executing complex fee-for-service and/or value-based contracts with national and regional plans.
• Strong cross-functional leadership across business development, operations, and executive teams.
• Deep understanding of health plan landscapes, credentialing, reimbursement methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to navigate long, complex sales/contracting cycles in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payer contracting strategy to secure net-new contracts and expand coverage in key markets.
• Negotiate rates, terms, and contract language with national and regional health plans.
• Drive contracting roadmap from outreach to execution and implementation.
• Partner with Operations, Business Development, and Clinical leadership to translate market goals into actionable network initiatives.
• Manage relationships with key decision-makers and network managers at national and regional plans.
• Analyze market trends and reimbursement landscapes to refine Lyra’s contracting playbook.
• Track contracting KPIs and adjust strategies to improve member access.

Job description

Lyra Health is seeking a strategic Payer Partnerships Director to lead contracting strategy and execution for HP/HS vertical. You will drive net-new contracts, negotiate terms, and align cross-functionally to expand access to care.

With 12+ years in payer contracting, you will shape innovative programs, manage relationships with national and regional health plans, and guide market strategy across markets. Strong leadership in fast-paced settings is essential.