5-7 years of experience in health plan partnerships, provider/network contracting, payer strategy, business development, or related healthcare roles, with a demonstrated track record working directly with health plans
Experience negotiating or working with delegated credentialing, roster-based provider onboarding, or other scalable health plan network models strongly preferred
Experience working with national health plans, Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, and/or Medicare Advantage networks preferred
Demonstrated track record of successfully prospecting, closing deals, and onboarding high value and high quality partners and/or affiliates
Deep understanding of health plan network strategy and operations, including provider contracting, reimbursement, credentialing, provider loading, delegated vs. non-delegated arrangements, claims and network adequacy
Knowledge of how to identify and classify top opportunities for growth and expansion
Strong negotiation skills and experience managing vendors and partners
Creative, entrepreneurial and enthusiastic deal closer who thrives in a startup environment and is able to pivot priorities quickly and balance multiple projects
Exceptional communication (oral and written), presentation, interpersonal and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to close deals and campaigns with partners on all levels
Ability to create strong rapport and build and foster long term impactful relationships
Diligent, thorough and uncompromising in respect to maintaining excellent partner relationships, brand safety and any legal compliance