Senior Director, Strategic Provider Partnerships, Payment Innovation

Centene Corporation

. Identify, build, and implement business strategies supporting provider network and product development initiatives .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • United StatesSenior💰 $134,600 - $249,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing value-based payment strategies and managing strategic provider relationships. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and communicate effectively with leadership teams.

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Value-Based Payment StrategyStrategic Provider RelationshipsManaged Care ExperiencePMP CertificationCross-Functional Leadership

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Hard Skills

Business Strategy DevelopmentPayment Contracting StrategiesRisk AdjustmentNetwork DevelopmentProgram AdministrationNegotiation SupportReporting and AnalyticsStrategic Initiative ImplementationHealthcare AdministrationPublic Health Administration

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipProblem-SolvingCollaborationStrategic Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Managed CareHealth PlanDelegated Provider OrganizationManaged Service OrganizationValue-Based Payment Programs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, build, and implement business strategies supporting provider network and product development initiatives
Build productive strategic provider relationships
Design, implement, and optimize innovative and value-based payment contracting strategies
Develop and execute the Strategic Payment Innovation/Value-Based Payment roadmap and approved initiatives
Drive adoption of value-based payment programs and lead negotiation support
Oversee and coordinate administration and reporting of value-based payment programs
Direct and supervise staff developing and implementing strategic provider partnership initiatives
Develop, recommend, and implement cross-functional plans and activities for strategic initiatives
Communicate insights, progress, challenges, and resolution scenarios
Track and report strategic partnerships, risk adjustment, tailored network development, and other activities to leadership teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health Administration, or equivalent fields of study or equivalent experience
Master’s in Business Administration preferred
10+ years of experience working in managed care for either a health plan, delegated provider organization, or Managed Service Organization
PMP certification preferred
Up to 10% travel or meetings required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K plan
Stock purchase plans
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off plus holidays
Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
Additional forms of incentives may be included in total compensation