Contract Negotiator V

Centene Corporation•Remote-TX, TX

1d•$107,700 - $199,300•Remote

About The Position

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field or equivalent experience.
8+ years of provider contract negotiations, contract analysis and/or modeling experience in health care or similar industry.
Experience negotiating contracts with successful outcomes and measurable financial results.
Experience with presenting and communicating negotiation strategies and results at senior levels.

Nice To Haves

Experience with health care provider negotiations for pharmacy benefit management or managed care preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify, negotiate and manage high performing provider and vendor partnerships.
Negotiate provider contracts and manage implementations and ongoing relationships.
Perform market research and analysis as directed.
Define, initiate, and direct financial analyses and operational reporting for the assigned vendor and provider agreements.
Lead, manage, and track ongoing financial and operational success of designated partnership.
Develop and initiate corrective action plans or agreement modifications where necessary, coordinating with local health plans and other applicable internal teams.
Initiate and lead meetings with health plans and corporate teams, including executive management, to review vendor and provider agreement performance data and scorecards, and partnership strategy.