Senior Director, Network Strategy
Candidates MUST be located and residing in the State of California
WelbeHealth is a value-based healthcare organization that’s transforming the future of senior care by providing an all-inclusive care option to our most vulnerable senior population. We step in as the care provider and care planner that work to keep our participants within their communities, out of institutions, and cared for like family, all while receiving the healthcare and social services needed to thrive.
The Senior Director, Network Strategy will lead the development and execution of provider network strategy and contracting across WelbeHealth. The role combines strategic planning, operational leadership, and complex provider negotiations, with accountability for network adequacy, market expansion support, financial stewardship, and enterprise-wide collaboration. The Senior Director, Network Strategy will lead a team focused on network strategy and contracting, while partnering closely with Network Management, Operations, Finance, Analytics, Compliance, clinical leadership, and market teams. This role plays a key part in shaping how WelbeHealth builds provider relationships to support growth, participant access, and long-term value.
This role is different because the Senior Director, Network Strategy at WelbeHealth:
- Combines strategic network leadership with hands-on provider contracting, providing the opportunity to shape how WelbeHealth builds, strengthens, and expands provider relationships while directly influencing network access, quality, and financial sustainability
- Plays a critical role in WelbeHealth’s continued growth and market expansion, with a strong focus on California health system and provider relationships
We care about our team members. That’s why we offer:
- Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Work/life balance - We mean it! 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, and 6 sick days
- 401K savings + match
- Comprehensive compensation package including base pay and bonus
- And additional benefits!
On the day-to-day, you will:
- Develop and lead enterprise network strategies across existing and emerging markets, supporting market expansion efforts by designing strategies aligned to growth plans and local market dynamics
- Assess and monitor network adequacy to ensure participants have timely access to high-quality providers, specialists, hospitals, and ancillary services, as well as identify network gaps, access barriers, and market-specific needs, developing strategies to address them
- Monitor industry trends, regulatory requirements, and competitive market conditions that may impact network development and strategy
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of network strategy and contracting professionals, including managers and directors, providing strategic guidance and operational support to regional and field-based team members
- Foster strong collaboration across departments including Finance, Analytics, Operations, clinical leadership, Compliance, and growth teams
- Lead outreach and complex negotiations with hospitals, health systems, large physician groups, and other strategic provider partners
- Explore innovative contracting approaches tied to outcomes such as improved participant access, care coordination, medical record retrieval, quality performance, and operational responsiveness
Job requirements include:
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in provider network strategy and managed care contracting
- Must have experience leading negotiations with hospitals, health systems, and large provider organizations
- Knowledge of network adequacy standards, provider operations, reimbursement methodologies, and value-based care models
- Must have demonstrated success building provider networks across multiple markets or regions, with a focus on California
- Must have experience within Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, PACE, or value-based care environments
- Two (2) years of supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to mentor and develop team members
- Strong leadership experience managing high-performing teams in a matrixed organization
If you’re a strategic network leader who is energized by building strong provider partnerships, navigating complex negotiations, and shaping networks that expand access to high-quality care, we’d love to hear from you!
Compensation consists of base salary plus bonus. WelbeHealth offers a competitive total rewards package that includes a 401(k) match, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and a broad range of additional benefits. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and relevant qualifications.
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
At WelbeHealth, our mission is to unlock the full potential of our vulnerable seniors. In this spirit, please note that we have a vaccination policy for all our employees and proof of vaccination, or a vaccine declination form will be required prior to employment. WelbeHealth maintains required infection control and PPE standards and has requirements relevant to all team members regarding vaccinations.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At WelbeHealth, we embrace and cherish the diversity of our team members, and we're committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People seeking employment at WelbeHealth are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), pregnancy or other status protected by applicable law.
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Basics
First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter
Short answers (4)
- Preferred First Name
- Please provide your LinkedIn profile URL.
- What is your desired pay?
- If you were referred, please specify the referring individual's first and last name. Otherwise, enter “N/A."
Pick from a list (13)
- Please confirm that California is your current state of residence and that you are physically residing in California at the time of application.
- Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher?
- How many years of professional experience do you have specifically in provider network strategy and managed care contracting?
- How many years of experience do you have leading provider contract negotiations with hospitals, health systems, and/or large provider organizations?
- Which provider contracting environments have you directly supported?
- Have you personally led or significantly contributed to building provider networks across multiple markets or geographic regions?
- How many years of direct supervisory or people-management experience do you have?
- Are you willing and able to travel as required to support provider relationships, negotiations, and market strategy?
- Have you ever worked for WelbeHealth?
- Have you been referred by a current WelbeHealth employee?
- Are you a current employee of WelbeHealth?
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- Will you now or in the future require employer-sponsored work authorization or visa sponsorship to legally work in the United States? Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. At this time, WelbeHealth does not provide any employment-based visa sponsorship, including H-1B, TN, E-3, O-1, F-1 OPT/STEM OPT, or other employment-based work authorization.
Written answers (3)
- Please describe your experience leading negotiations with hospitals, health systems, and large provider organizations. Include the types of agreements negotiated, your level of responsibility, and the markets supported.
- Please describe your experience developing and executing provider network strategies across multiple markets or regions. Please include your experience specifically within California.
- Do any of your relatives currently work for or at WelbeHealth? If so, who?