Senior Manager

Contract NegotiatorWe'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 SummaryNegotiates, executes, and analyzes contracts with larger and more complex healthcare group/system providers, focusing on maintaining and enhancing the provider network while meeting accessibility, quality, and financial goals related to accessibility, quality and financial performance.Manages and facilitates dispute resolution processes to address issues arising from provider contracts, ensuring equitable solutions.Leverages negotiation skills and working knowledge of provider financial issues to optimize contracts and collaborate with large hospitals and health systems to achieve successful contracting outcomes, all while supporting cost-saving initiatives and the growth of the provider networkLeads contract settlement negotiations, striving to reach mutually beneficial agreements with providers that maintain and enhance the provider network.Implement strategies to enhance and expand the provider network, while ensuring it meets accessibility and quality standards.Aligns provider contracts with financial goals and cost-saving initiatives, ensuring that contracts support the company's financial objectives.Conducts comprehensive reviews and analyses of provider contracts, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.Ensures that all provider contracts adhere to regulatory requirements, maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations.Utilizes working knowledge of provider financial issues and competitor strategies to inform negotiation and contracting decisions.Facilitates leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a team of professionals by setting strategic objectives, monitoring team performance, providing training and development opportunities, and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.Partner cross-functionally with key stakeholders across the organization.Required Qualifications7+ years of provider contract negotiation experience, working with healthcare providers, including hospitals, physicians, specialists and ancillary service providers.Addition skills include a growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills; execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills; business intelligence and communication skills across multiple levels of leadership.Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high quality work.Candidate must reside near the Atlanta, GA area and is required to report to Atlanta office at least 1x per month.Preferred QualificationsHands-on experience with value-based contracting and alternative payment arrangements.EducationBachelor's Degree preferred, or equivalent professional experiencePay RangeThe typical pay range for this role is:$67,900.00 - $149,328.00This 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 peopleWe 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.