Strategic Payor Negotiations & Population Health Lead

Cencora; Colorado; On-site; USD 95,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Backup dependent care

Infertility coverage

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Cencora is seeking a Director of Payor Strategy and Population Health to lead managed care negotiations and relationships across payors for our retina-focused portfolio. The role drives rate setting, contract analysis, and value-based care initiatives on behalf of our national team.

The position requires deep healthcare contracting experience, strong analytic capabilities, and the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of contracting, negotiations, and health plan portfolio management experience in specialty medicine, private equity, or health care contracting.
• Experience in a high growth, fast-paced environment; private equity or startup experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess macro trends and market nuances to identify opportunities and craft competitive rate pitches.
• Review plan agreements and fee schedules to develop integration strategies.
• Represent Retina Consultants of America in national negotiations for rates, efficiency, and value-based care.
• Maintain contract management platform with all agreements and fee schedules.
• Collaborate with Finance to verify financial impact and develop future-year budgets.
• Monitor market trends and develop solutions for underperforming contracts and denials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Health plan relations

Data-driven decisions

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Cencora is seeking a Director of Payor Strategy and Population Health to lead managed care negotiations and relationships across payors for our retina-focused portfolio. The role drives rate setting, contract analysis, and value-based care initiatives on behalf of our national team.

The position requires deep healthcare contracting experience, strong analytic capabilities, and the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment.