AVP, Provider Contracting- Cleveland and North Ohio Markets - Hybrid

Cigna Group • Independence, OH

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a bold, compassionate leader who is ready to shape the future of our provider network across the Cleveland and Northern Ohio region. In this role, you’ll guide a team, build strong partnerships, and drive strategies that help our customers get high‑quality, affordable care. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to meet you. This role supports the Cleveland and Northern Ohio market and requires a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of provider contracting and negotiation experience with complex delivery systems.
• Experience leading or mentoring direct reports and guiding talent development.
• Proven success managing senior‑level provider relationships.
• Strong knowledge of reimbursement methodologies, including value-based and incentive-driven models.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong external partnerships and navigate integrated delivery systems.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to influence provider and sales audiences.
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, negotiation, and financial analysis skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Healthcare, Business, or a related field. Significant industry experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• MBA or MHA.
• Experience leading in a fast‑paced, matrixed organization.
• Background in managed care, provider business models, and network strategy.
• Ability to lead through change with confidence, empathy, and clarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high‑performing contracting team, creating a culture of growth, collaboration, and accountability.
• Drive contracting and network strategies across Commercial and other product lines to strengthen our market position.
• Negotiate complex fee‑for‑service and value‑based contracts with health systems, hospitals, and large provider groups to improve affordability and quality.
• Champion cross‑market and cross‑functional initiatives that support broader business goals.
• Build trusted, long‑term partnerships with providers to expand value‑based opportunities and deliver on local market strategy.
• Work closely with matrix partners—including Claims Operations, Medical Management, Credentialing, Legal, Medical Economics, Compliance, Sales, and Service—to support smooth network operations.
• Identify opportunities for deeper value orientation and new risk‑based arrangements that improve total medical cost.
• Manage financial impact analysis, performance projections, and scenario modeling for high‑value and complex contracts.
• Oversee provider relationship management to ensure strong communication, collaboration, and results.
• Maintain a clear understanding of the competitive landscape and provider interrelationships across assigned geographic markets.
• Ensure accurate and timely contract loading, submissions, and network implementation activities.

Benefits

• Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs.
• We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees