AVP, Payer Solutions

Pediatrix

3d•Remote

About The Position

Ready to lead high‑impact payer partnerships and fuel strategic market growth? Step into the role of Associate Vice President, Payer Solutions, where you’ll shape enterprise strategy, elevate payer relationships, and drive value‑aligned partnerships that strengthen access, sustainability, and long‑term success. Pediatrix Medical Group is a national organization, and one of the nation’s largest providers of prenatal, neonatal and pediatric services. Talented business professionals from diverse backgrounds choose Pediatrix because we are an exciting and innovative company that focuses on a team approach to improve the lives of patients everywhere. We are confident that you'll love being a part of the Pediatrix team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree (MBA, MHA, MPH or related field) preferred
12–15+ years healthcare leadership experience required
Experience in payer-provider partnership environments
Demonstrated experience influencing complex negotiations or relationship outcomes
Strong executive communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Strategic thinking and market awareness
Ability to demonstrate executive presence and influence across diverse stakeholder groups
Ability to build, strengthen, and expand strategic relationships
Ability to navigate complex negotiations with sound positioning and strategic judgment
Ability to analyze markets, identify trends, and translate insights into opportunity
Ability to apply strong financial and operational awareness to strategic decision‑making
Ability to lead organizations, inspire collaboration, and align cross‑functional teams
Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively—both in writing and verbally
Ability to distill complex information into clear, actionable insights
Ability to travel nationally as required to support payer engagement and market development activities

Nice To Haves

Multi-market or national experience preferred
Experience supporting value-based initiatives preferred
Experience working across employer, CIN, or integrated delivery environments preferred

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of payer partnership strategies aligned with enterprise growth objectives
Identify and prioritize strategic payer relationships across national, regional, and local markets
Evaluate market opportunities to expand network presence, service line access, and partnership scope
Represent the organization in executive-level payer discussions
Drive relationship alignment supporting long-term collaboration and innovation
Assess competitive market dynamics to inform engagement strategy
Provide senior leadership support in complex negotiations and relationship positioning
Guide prioritization and coordination of payer engagement activities across regions
Ensure payer relationships align with enterprise strategic and operational objectives
Support resolution of escalated partnership or contract issues impacting market access or revenue performance
Serve as strategic advisor to leadership on payer positioning risks and opportunities
Align payer partnership activities with value-based care initiatives
Coordinate engagement strategies supporting employer market development
Collaborate with CIN and clinical leadership to advance quality-aligned partnerships
Support integration of acquisitions through strategic payer alignment
Partner with business development to evaluate partnership implications of expansion initiatives
Coordinate collaboration between Managed Care, Operations, Legal, Finance, Analytics, and Provider Enrollment
Ensure payer strategy alignment across functional and regional teams
Remove barriers to execution and facilitate organizational coordination
Provide leadership guidance to regional payer relations staff
Evaluate national and regional managed care trends
Identify emerging reimbursement and partnership models
Translate insights into strategic action plans
Prepare executive-level updates on partnership positioning and progress
Provide mentorship and leadership development within the Payer Solutions organization
Contribute to enterprise planning initiatives
Support change management tied to strategic transformation
Foster collaboration, accountability, and innovation