Vice President, Payer Relations & Contracting

Socket.dev; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Education assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Certification support

Wellness resources

Volunteer time off

Job summary

IVX Health is seeking a Vice President, Payer Relations & Contracting to lead the national payer strategy, contracting, and reimbursement optimization. This executive will expand networks, negotiate payer agreements, and strengthen relationships with national and regional plans.

As a member of the Growth Leadership Team, the role partners across Operations, Revenue Cycle, Finance, Legal, and Market Development to drive access, improve financial performance, and support enterprise growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of healthcare leadership experience in payer relations, managed care contracting, reimbursement strategy, or network development.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proven success negotiating payer contracts and expanding network access.
• Experience supporting ambulatory, infusion, specialty, or alternative site-of-care healthcare organizations.
• Deep knowledge of managed care, reimbursement, specialty drug economics, payer operations, and medical policy.
• Strong executive communication, relationship-building, and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead national payer contracting and network access strategy and negotiate agreements.
• Own enterprise reimbursement strategy and monitor contract performance.
• Lead payer business reviews and strategic planning discussions with key partners.
• Align payer strategy across Growth, Operations, Clinical, Revenue Cycle, Finance, Legal, and Analytics teams.

Skills

Payer relations leadership

Negotiation & contracting

Executive communication

Strategic partnerships

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Vice President, Payer Relations & Contracting leads IVX Health's national payer strategy, contracting, reimbursement optimization, and health plan partnerships. This executive will drive network expansion, negotiate payer agreements, improve reimbursement performance, and strengthen relationships with national and regional health plans. As a member of the Growth Leadership Team, this leader partners across Operations, Revenue Cycle, Finance, Legal, and Market Development to expand patient access, improve financial performance, and support enterprise growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Payer Strategy & Contracting Lead IVX's national payer contracting and network access strategy. Negotiate and manage agreements with commercial, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and regional health plans. Expand payer participation, improve reimbursement economics, and support new market growth. Build executive relationships with key payer organizations and position IVX as a preferred site-of-care partner.
• Reimbursement & Performance Own enterprise reimbursement strategy and contract performance. Identify opportunities to improve reimbursement, prevent underpayments, and strengthen contract compliance. Monitor payer policy, medical necessity, and reimbursement trends affecting patient access and revenue. Partner with Revenue Cycle, Finance, Operations, and Legal to address reimbursement risks and opportunities.
• Strategic Partnerships Serve as IVX's executive liaison to payer organizations. Lead payer business reviews and strategic planning discussions. Support select employer, TPA, and alternative reimbursement partnerships. Identify opportunities to expand payer collaboration and value creation.
• Leadership & Collaboration Align payer strategy across Growth, Operations, Clinical, Revenue Cycle, Finance, Legal, and Analytics teams. Translate contractual commitments into operational execution. Lead and develop the payer strategy function. Establish KPIs tied to network growth, reimbursement performance, and enterprise objectives.

Qualifications Required

• 10+ years of healthcare leadership experience in payer relations, managed care contracting, reimbursement strategy, or network development.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proven success negotiating payer contracts and expanding network access.
• Experience supporting ambulatory, infusion, specialty, or alternative site-of-care healthcare organizations.
• Deep knowledge of managed care, reimbursement, specialty drug economics, payer operations, and medical policy.
• Strong executive communication, relationship-building, and financial acumen.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in infusion services, specialty pharmacy, ambulatory care, or provider organizations.
• Established relationships with major national payers including UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Elevance, BCBS plans, and Humana.

Success Measures

• Expanded payer access and covered lives.
• Improved reimbursement rates and contract performance.
• Successful payer negotiations and renewals.
• Strong executive payer relationships.
• Margin improvement and reimbursement optimization.
• Achievement of growth and financial goals.

About IVX Health

IVX Health is a national provider of infusion and injection therapy for individuals managing chronic conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis, Crohn's Disease, and Multiple Sclerosis. We're transforming the way care is delivered with a focus on patient comfort and convenience. Our commitment to exceptional care extends to our employees as well—we empower our team to thrive while living our core values: Be Kind, Do What's Right, Never Settle, Make It Happen, and Enjoy the Ride.

Our Mission: To improve the lives of those we care for by redefining the care experience

Our Vision: To be the nation’s preferred destination for pharmaceutical care of complex chronic conditions

Our Commitment: To deliver an unmatched care experience with a foundation in world class service and clinical excellence

Benefits We Offer

• Comprehensive Healthcare – Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including prescription drug plans and telemedicine services.
• Flexible Savings Options – Choose from Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA) to manage healthcare costs.
• Supplemental Protection – Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans to provide additional financial security.
• Dependent Care FSA – Pre-tax savings for eligible childcare and dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Secure your future with a competitive company match.
• Disability Coverage – Voluntary short-term and long-term disability plans to protect your income.
• Fertility and Family Support – Resources and benefits designed to support fertility care and family planning.
• Life and AD&D Insurance – Financial protection for you and your loved ones.
• Counseling and Wellness Support – Free resources to support emotional, physical, and financial well-being.
• Education Assistance – Tuition reimbursement and certification support to help you grow in your career.
• Continuing Education – Access to a CEU library for ongoing professional development.
• Charitable Giving and Volunteer Program – Matched donations and paid volunteer time off to support causes you care about.
• Employee Referral Bonus – Earn rewards for helping us find top talent.
• Note: Benefits may vary by employment type. Contact HR for details on eligibility and coverage.

EEO STATEMENT

IVX Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. IVX Health wants to have the best available people in every job, and we make employment decisions on the basis of business needs, job requirements, individual qualifications, and merit. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, military and veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, reproductive health decisions, family or parental status, or any other legally protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws. IVX Health prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation of any kind based on any of these characteristics. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship and all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation benefits, and separation of employment.