Managed Care Director Jobs

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.

What Does a Managed Care Director Do?

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.

Common Skills and Qualifications

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.

Explore Managed Care Director Opportunities

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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$195K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing service strategies that drive growth, enhance client satisfaction, and optimize operational efficiency while mentoring a high-performing team in a dynamic...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $162K *

Transform the future of healthcare by leading provider capacity management efforts. Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to enhance patient access and optimize scheduling across the enter...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $116K *

Transform home health care by overseeing operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing profitability. Lead a dedicated team while coordinating projects to meet both immediate and long-term objectives...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $181K *

Drive business continuity and crisis management initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance recovery strategies, maintain critical services, and ensure compliance with regulato...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $142K *

Lead vendor management and analytics for healthcare operations, ensuring effective contract negotiations, cost containment, and performance oversight. Drive strategic initiatives and team development...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $193K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing clinical research pre-award activities, ensuring compliance and financial feasibility while managing a diverse portfolio of high-risk studies and col...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Lead the evaluation of outpatient referrals and inpatient admissions for medical necessity, utilizing guidelines and criteria to ensure quality care. Collaborate with providers and mentor UM nurses to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $186K *

Join a team that's driving growth in health and welfare benefits administration. You'll enhance client engagement, develop go-to-market strategies, and ensure seamless product deployment while collabo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Champion provider activation by leading a dynamic team to enhance response rates and streamline prior authorizations, driving impactful outcomes for patients and partners. Collaborate across functions...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $150K *

Shape the future of education in healthcare by leading strategic initiatives, developing innovative programs, and enhancing member engagement across the care at home community. Drive accreditation com...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $303K *

Empower leadership by providing strategic advisory and operational support, enhancing decision-making and execution within a dynamic environment, while ensuring alignment with organizational objective...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming psychiatric care through innovative leadership and comprehensive treatment strategies, ensuring high-quality support for patients on their recovery journey...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Advance healthcare solutions by leading service delivery, optimizing operations, and enhancing customer engagement. Utilize your expertise to drive strategic initiatives, foster collaboration, and ens...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Develop high-performing teams and drive operational excellence in a mobile diagnostics operation. This role offers extensive freedom and responsibility, preparing you for impactful leadership as a loc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $167K *

Lead the charge in managing the production of client-specific documents, ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines and regulations. Drive quality and resource allocation while supporting key sales...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $167K *

Lead the charge in managing a document production unit, ensuring quality and compliance while overseeing contract negotiations, staff performance, and project initiatives in the health insurance secto...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $167K *

Inspire excellence in contract administration by guiding a dedicated team to produce high-quality member and employer documentation while ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing operational...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $167K *

Accelerate your career by managing contract operations, ensuring compliance and quality across diverse insurance documents while driving initiatives that enhance service delivery and operational effic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $167K *

Lead a dynamic team managing customer-specific document production, ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines and statutory requirements. Drive performance and quality while overseeing standard an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $167K *

Join us in leading the production of client-specific health insurance documents, overseeing quality, compliance, and resource allocation. Drive strategic initiatives while effectively managing a diver...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of compliance by leading initiatives that ensure adherence to regulatory standards, providing guidance, training, and support across the organization to enhance operational integrity...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$206K - $266K *

Drive your career forward as you guide financial planning initiatives, manage internal audits, oversee budgets and forecasts, and lead strategic financial analysis efforts for continuous improvement a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$112K - $135K *

Lead and enhance the Practical Nursing Program by ensuring compliance, quality education, and effective clinical experiences, while fostering collaboration with academic partners and supporting facult...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$163K - $211K *

Shape compliance strategies by leading oversight of regulatory adherence and risk management across multiple business functions, ensuring effective reporting, investigations, and resource allocation f...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Champion state government relations by developing strategies that enhance the healthcare environment. Lead initiatives, manage lobbyists, and coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Managed Care Director do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.