Director of Provider Partnerships

BCBSM • River Park, FL

278d • $132,300 - $224,900

About The Position

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who share our vision of transforming healthcare. As a Blue Cross associate, you are joining a culture that is built on values of succeeding together, finding a better way, and doing the right thing. If you are ready to make a difference, join us. The Director of Provider Partnerships has accountability for driving strategic partnerships with key provider partners that include strategy development, negotiations, collaborative initiatives and development of a contract structure that supports a transition to value-based care. The Director will establish relationships with key provider stakeholders while leading a team of Strategic Provider Partners that manage and drive the overall provider relationship. This role will be accountable for ensuring all deliverables in partnership agreements are advanced.

Requirements

• 7+ years of related professional experience, with 3+ years of management experience.
• Demonstrated success with the development of executive-level relationships and managing complex strategies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Must be adept at formal presentations to both internal and external executives.
• Exceptional organizational and time management ability, with flexibility to change priorities as needed.
• Ability to influence key internal and external stakeholders.
• Seasoned business experience, financial knowledge, and interpersonal skills to effectively work through a complex organizational structure and influence change.
• Advanced interpersonal skills are necessary to effectively deal with sensitive, complex or ambiguous situations with a wide variety of influential people, both internally and externally.
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and working as a team member in varied and complex projects.
• Ability to work independently, to make sound business decisions and handles a variety of challenging responsibilities.
• Broad knowledge of the health care industry, related local and national regulatory requirements or restraints, and financial risk arrangements with providers.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or MBA/Master's degree in business or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct a team of Strategic Provider Partners.
• Lead staff in developing strategic collaboration agreements that drive value and ensure the various components of those agreements move forward.
• Direct the development and execution of business plan that supports the advancement of the provider partnership in a way that creates value for Blue Cross members.
• Assist in the development and execution of strategic plans.
• Lead and/or assist with negotiations, strategy and collaboration initiatives.
• Represent the Provider Relations division on matrixed work teams and committees to represent the provider perspective and influence development of networks, products and initiatives that drive value and meet customer expectations.
• Provide leadership and coaching to staff on strategy, best practices and professional development.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• And more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree