Senior Director, Contracting & Network Development

Position Purpose: Oversee the development and implementation of contracting activities in network development and enhancement.

Direct the evaluation, review, negotiations and ongoing management of product-specific contracts and amendments between health plan and vendors Work with business development and providers to develop a strategy for developing new networks including plans to meet network access and unit cost objectives Determine necessary resources to develop the network and assemble the appropriate team across all business functions.

Complete development of budget in alignment with Centene network management and financial objectives Support the new business launch in diverse markets while considering individual market circumstances, provider community, budgeting constraints and available resources Lead the network development specialists during the implementation and development stages Monitor performance, develop, and implement business solutions to address process and quality gaps.