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As the VP Payer Contracting on our Optum Care team supporting the New England market, you will play a key leadership role in guiding the development and execution of strategic payer and preferred relationships. In this role, you will lead high-performing teams, shape value-based reimbursement arrangements, and cultivate key network partnerships that support outstanding patient care and drive enterprise results. By championing innovative contracting strategies and robust reporting structures, you will help transform care delivery across emerging provider networks while leveraging the extensive resources and backing of a Fortune 4 leader.

If you are located in Massachusetts, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead payer and preferred provider contracting strategy and execution for Optum Care's New England market
• Ensure Optum's payer contracts are best-in-class, financially sustainable, and aligned with organizational strategic goals
• Develop, negotiate, and execute value-based arrangements, including full risk, shared risk, capitation, and pay-for-performance models
• Cultivate and maintain strategic partnership relationships between Optum and key payer and preferred network partners
• Partner internally with Optum clinical and operational leaders to support contract performance and operational alignment
• Develop and optimize reporting, governance, and oversight structures to track key performance metrics and achieve strategic goals
• Lead, mentor, and direct the market payer and preferred provider contracting team
• Drive strategies and resolve complex business challenges that span multiple functions, disciplines, or market sites

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of management experience in payer contracting, network management, or a closely related role with accountability for business results
• 5+ years of experience developing and managing medical cost and administrative budgets
• 5+ years of experience with payer or provider contracting, including hands-on experience with risk- and value-based payment methodologies (e.g., full risk, shared risk, capitation)
• Demonstrated expert-level knowledge of healthcare reimbursement methods, pricing structures, and regulatory systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of specific contracting experience within the Massachusetts and broader New England healthcare market
• Experience establishing senior executive reporting and performance governance for value-based contracts
• Proven track record of leading matrixed teams and driving multi-market strategy within large healthcare organizations

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $159,300 - $273,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment