VP, Payor Contracting & Strategy

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Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 104,000 - 166,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

FSAs

Adoption assistance

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a senior-level professional to lead managed care payor contracting for retail and specialty pharmacy. You will manage negotiations, develop strategies, and provide market intelligence to support the system and affiliate facilities, ensuring timely, budget-aligned outcomes.

The role requires a Master’s degree (MBA/MHA) and 7+ years in contract negotiation, preferably in pharma or payor contracting within a multi-entity health system. Hybrid potential in select regions.

Qualifications

Seven years of contract negotiation experience required.
Proven track record closing negotiations on time and at or above budget.
Experience with retail and specialty pharmacy contracts and payor relations.

Responsibilities

Leads team to meet managed care contracting objectives for MHR and the System.
Ensures negotiation planning is completed and presented.
Develops contracting strategy to support system growth and affiliate facilities.
Ensures teams negotiate contract rates and language within deadlines and budgets.
Provides market intelligence and analyzes regulatory and payor initiatives.
Oversees standard contract metrics and executive summaries for portfolio performance.