Lead Director, Network Management

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Position Summary The Lead Director, Network Management is accountable for designing conceptual models, initiative planning, and negotiating Commercial\Medicare Advantage agreements with Texas providers, including health systems, clinically integrated networks, IPAs, FQHCs and others, in accordance with company standards in order to maintain and enhance Commercial\Medicare Advantage provider networks, while working cross functionally to ensure consistency with all contracting strategies and meeting and exceeding accessibility, quality, compliance, regulatory, and financial goals and cost initiatives. Required Qualifications 10+ years related experience and expert level negotiation skills with successful track record negotiating contracts with large or complex national vendors/providers. Proven working knowledge of provider financial issues and competitor strategies, complex contracting options, financial/contracting arrangements, and regulatory requirements. Demonstrated ability to identify and manage initiatives that improve total medical cost and quality. Health Plan/Payer or Provider Systems experience Must reside in Texas Preferred Qualifications Experience with Commercial\Medicare Advantage Fee-for-Service contract: Commercial\Medicare Advantage regulatory experience Commercial\Medicare Advantage contracting & setup experience. Working Knowledge of Value‑Based Contracting Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional work experience. Pay Range The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is $100,000.00 - $231,540.00 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full‑time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short‑term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program. Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong. Great Benefits For Great People We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility. Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments. We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/31/2026 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr CVS Health Corporation