Managed Care Directors lead programs and teams that help health plans and healthcare organizations coordinate high-quality, cost-effective care. Browse vetted Managed Care Director opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders, and discover roles aligned with your experience in healthcare leadership, operations, and strategy.
Managed Care Directors oversee care management and utilization programs, guide clinical and operational teams, and work with providers, health plans, and other stakeholders. Depending on the organization, responsibilities may include developing policies, monitoring quality and performance, managing budgets, and improving member or patient outcomes while supporting regulatory and contractual requirements.
Employers often seek experienced leaders with knowledge of managed care, healthcare operations, and population health. Relevant strengths may include team leadership, strategic planning, financial and performance analysis, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and effective communication with clinical and business partners. A background in nursing, healthcare administration, public health, or a related field may be useful; specific education and licensure requirements vary by role.
Find leadership positions across health plans, provider organizations, and healthcare services companies. Use Ladders to explore vetted jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, compare role requirements, and identify opportunities that match your career goals.
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Join a fast-paced team of medical professionals to evaluate and enhance service appropriateness through evidence-based guidelines, impacting quality patient outcomes across multiple specialties while...
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Shape your career by leading financial operations in a dynamic, remote environment. Drive strategic forecasting, team leadership, and fundraising efforts while ensuring robust financial reporting and...
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Senior Customer Success Manager, Health Plans
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Manage and grow a diverse portfolio of health plan customers, driving satisfaction and retention. Build strategic relationships, navigate complex payor landscapes, and champion clinical outcomes to de...
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Take ownership of financial planning and analysis for G&A expenses, driving insights and reporting for senior leadership. Collaborate with teams to enhance budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysi...
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Drive client success by managing relationships, optimizing collections, and resolving issues. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure satisfaction and compliance while leading a team to enhanc...
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Medical Case Manager - Delaware
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Lead the charge in delivering comprehensive case management services, ensuring quality care and optimal health outcomes for members. Collaborate with healthcare teams to assess needs, develop care pla...
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Champion operational excellence by managing enterprise project portfolios, ensuring effective budget management, resource allocation, and adherence to project governance. Drive transformational initia...
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Director of Product, Quality Optimization (Hedis/Stars) - Remote
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Lead product strategy and execution to enhance quality programs, driving measurable performance improvements in healthcare. Collaborate with teams to optimize product development and ensure compliance...
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Sr. Director, Market Chief Financial Officer (Must Live in New York)
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Join a team that fosters financial leadership and strategic excellence by providing key support to market leaders, ensuring transparent reporting, and driving business success through collaboration an...
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Medical Director-Medicaid (ABH VA)
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Join a team that's enhancing Medicaid member experiences by ensuring quality care through clinical management, decision-making, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams while supporting diverse...
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Director, People Strategy & Optimization
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Champion strategic people initiatives by advising leadership, crafting executive communications, and leveraging analytics to drive organizational effectiveness and accountability across the People fun...
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Lead Product Manager, Value realization
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Drive impactful measurement strategies by leading cross-functional teams to define and deliver comprehensive reporting solutions that enhance decision-making and optimize business outcomes across the...
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Director, Claims Program Management, Occupational Risk, Remote
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Transform the Occupational Risk Claims Program through strategic leadership, ensuring operational excellence and compliance while fostering a high-performing team to drive program success...
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Business Development Director I, Early Drug Development
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Shape the future of Crop Protection & Chemicals by driving sales and fostering client relationships. Utilize strategic insights and collaboration to achieve targets and expand market presence while ma...
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Medical Advocacy & Medical Education Director
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Strategize and lead patient advocacy and medical education initiatives, fostering collaboration with stakeholders to enhance patient engagement and inform Medical Affairs strategies. Drive impactful i...
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Join a dynamic team as you lead enterprise-wide manufacturing strategy, ensuring performance and scalability across multiple facilities while driving cross-functional collaboration and continuous impr...
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Director, Business Development
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Drive full-cycle sales for global clinical operations, fostering client relationships and developing strategic plans for service growth in alignment with company objectives...
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Director, Funded Billing & Collections
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Drive operational excellence at a leading healthcare organization by leading funded medical accounts receivable. Build a high-performing collections team, enhance cash flow, and ensure compliance whil...
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Senior Project Manager - U.S. Healthcare Programs
$110K - $130K *
Champion the end-to-end management of complex healthcare programs, ensuring operational readiness and compliance. Collaborate with teams and clients to drive successful implementations while maintaini...
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Senior Project Manager - U.S. Healthcare Programs
$110K - $130K *
Lead complex healthcare project initiatives, ensuring successful implementation and operational readiness while maintaining high standards of governance. Foster strong partnerships with clients, manag...
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Manager Professional Billing Coding Operations - Remote
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Join us to lead the Professional Coding Operations team, ensuring accurate coding practices and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor staff, and drive improvements in coding efficiency and...
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Unlock compliance excellence by managing auditing, monitoring, and reporting processes to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and enhance operational efficiency across contracts and collaboration...
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Elevate healthcare reimbursement processes by leading legal strategies on billing disputes and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with teams to create innovative solutions and build legal frameworks t...
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Market Physician Executive - Pennsylvania
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Lead the development and execution of clinical strategies to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency in a multi-specialty care model, overseeing a team of healthcare professionals and coll...
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Elevate clinical operations by leading daily workflows, managing teams, and spearheading impactful projects. Drive improvement and efficiency in healthcare delivery while fostering collaboration acros...
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What does a Managed Care Director do?
A Managed Care Director leads care management or managed care functions, which may include overseeing teams and programs, improving quality and efficiency, monitoring performance, and collaborating with providers and health plan stakeholders.
What qualifications are commonly required for Managed Care Director jobs?
Requirements vary, but employers commonly value substantial healthcare leadership experience and expertise in managed care, operations, quality improvement, compliance, and financial or performance analysis. Some roles may require a relevant degree, clinical credentials, or professional licensure.
Where do Managed Care Directors work?
Managed Care Directors may work for health insurance plans, hospitals and health systems, provider groups, government or public health organizations, and healthcare services companies.
How can I find Managed Care Director jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse Managed Care Director listings on Ladders, where you can explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more and review each posting’s responsibilities and qualifications.