Supervisor, Payor Contracting

Cochlear•Lone Tree, CO

2d•$103,000 - $113,000

About The Position

Change people’s lives and love what you do at Cochlear—the most recognized brand in hearing health care—helping people hear and be heard around the world, while being part of one of Denver Business Journal’s 2026 Best Places to Work honorees in Denver. The Supervisor, Payor Contracting is responsible for executing and coordinating payor contract negotiations, renewals, and amendments across contracted and commercial payors. This role ensures contract terms align with organizational strategy, support patient access, and maintain compliance with regulatory and payor requirements. The supervisor maintains accurate contract records, monitors performance, and serves as the primary resource for contract-related inquiries. Additionally, this position provides guidance to staff, collaborates with reimbursement, finance, and legal teams, and drives process improvements to enhance contracting efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

Experience in payor contracting, managed care, or insurance services, including contract negotiation and administration.
Experience leading or mentoring staff.
Strong analytical and communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare administration, or related field (may be substituted with additional relevant experience).
Relevant certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality).

Responsibilities

Execute and coordinate payor contract negotiations, renewals, and amendments in alignment with organizational strategy.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of contract terms, fee schedules, and performance metrics.
Monitor contract compliance and reimbursement performance, proactively identifying discrepancies and escalating payor issues to minimize revenue risk and operational disruption.
Analyse contract performance data to provide actionable insights that support business objectives and inform future contract strategy.
Serve as subject matter expert for contract terms, reimbursement methodologies, and payor requirements, providing guidance to internal stakeholders.
Collaborate with reimbursement, finance, and legal teams to ensure contract activities align with organizational goals and compliance standards.
Lead, mentor, and develop team members by establishing best practices, improving operational consistency, and fostering professional growth.
Drive process improvements to enhance contracting efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.