Ascension

Senior Director Managed Care

Ascension$167K — $285K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent with 5 years of job-specific experience, including 2 years in leadership, or an Associate's/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience including 2 years in leadership.
  • Experience in healthcare payer negotiations and contract management.
  • Proven ability to develop financial strategies from complex data analysis.
  • Strong negotiation skills with experience managing high-stakes discussions.
  • Ability to align operations with business future goals.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute payer revenue strategy for Wisconsin's market.
  • Negotiate contracts to protect and enhance financial and clinical interests.
  • Understand competitive landscape and payer dynamics in Wisconsin.
  • Align payer strategies with long-term business plans and growth objectives.
  • Monitor net revenue performance and work with teams to exceed budget targets.

Benefits

  • Full-time remote work opportunity.
  • Eligibility for an annual bonus incentive.
  • Occasional travel opportunities.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Remote, WI

Specialty: Managed Care Contract

Schedule: Days | Full-time | Occasional travel required

Salary: $167,851.85 - $285,348.15 per year

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

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How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Develop a comprehensive payer revenue strategy and execute that strategy through contracting with payers across the Wisconsin market, transforming high-level goals into market-specific results.
  • Serve as the primary negotiator in high-stakes payer discussions, securing agreements that protect and grow our financial and clinical interests.
  • Develop a deep, "boots on the ground" understanding of the Wisconsin market's competitive landscape, payer dynamics and our delivery footprint.
  • Bridge the gap between contracting and operations by aligning payer strategies with long-term business plans and organizational growth objectives.
  • Take full accountability for the bottom line by monitoring payer net revenue performance and collaborate with cross-functional teams to exceed budget targets for payer lifts and revenue growth.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • Advanced capacity to transform complex data into actionable strategies that drive measurable financial ROI and organizational growth.
  • Exceptional ability to foster collaboration, align diverse stakeholders, and navigate high-stakes negotiations through active listening and diplomacy.
  • Proven expertise in prioritizing workloads, leading change, and delegating effectively to deliver scalable, human-centered solutions in demanding markets.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a comprehensive payer revenue strategy and execute that strategy through contracting with payers across the Wisconsin market, transforming high-level goals into market-specific results.
  • Serve as the primary negotiator in high-stakes payer discussions, securing agreements that protect and grow our financial and clinical interests.
  • Develop a deep, "boots on the ground" understanding of the Wisconsin market's competitive landscape, payer dynamics and our delivery footprint.
  • Bridge the gap between contracting and operations by aligning payer strategies with long-term business plans and organizational growth objectives.
  • Take full accountability for the bottom line by monitoring payer net revenue performance and collaborate with cross-functional teams to exceed budget targets for payer lifts and revenue growth.


Qualifications

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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