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Contract Manager, Physician & Ancillary Negotiations

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The Cigna Group

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Job Description:

The Contract Manager, Physician & Ancillary Negotiations serves as an integral member of the Provider Contracting Team and reports to the AVP, Provider Network Management. This role assists in developing the strategic direction and management of the day to day contracting and network management activities for a local given territory.

Job Responsibility:

  • Manages complex contracting and negotiations for fee for service and value-based reimbursements with large Physician groups, Ancillaries and Hospital systems
  • May lead a team with direct reports
  • Point person for complex projects related to contracting strategy in the market
  • Builds relationships that nurture provider partnerships and seeks broader value-based business opportunities to support the local market strategy
  • Initiates and maintains effective channels of communication with matrix partners including but not limited to, Claims Operations, Medical Management. Credentialing, Legal, Medical Economics, Compliance, Sales and Marketing and Service
  • Manages strategic positioning for provider contracting, develops networks and identifies opportunities for greater value-orientation and risk arrangements
  • Contributes to the development of alternative network initiatives
  • Supports and provides direction to develop network analytics required for the network solution
  • Works to meet unit cost targets, while preserving an adequate network, to achieve and maintain Cigna's competitive position
  • Creates and manages initiatives that improve total medical cost and quality
  • Drives change with external provider partners by assessing clinical informatics and offering consultative expertise to assist with total medical cost initiatives
  • Prepares, analyzes, reviews, and projects financial impact of larger or complex provider contracts and alternate contract terms
  • Creates “HCP” agreements that meet internal operational standards and external provider expectations
  • Ensures the accurate implementation, and administration through matrix partners
  • Leads in resolving elevated and complex provider service complaints
  • Researches problems and negotiates with internal/external partners/customers to resolve highly complex and/or escalated issues
  • Manages key provider relationships and is accountable for critical interface with providers and business staff
  • Demonstrates knowledge of providers in an assigned geographic area through understanding the interrelationships as well as the competitive landscape
  • Responsible for accurate and timely contract loading and submissions and interface with matrix partners for network implementation and maintenance

Requirements:

  • 3+ years Healthcare Provider Contracting and Negotiating experience involving complex Physician Groups and Ancillaries required
  • Experience in a Managed Care, Healthcare or Health Insurance environment
  • Experience with Commercial Healthcare contracting
  • Significant experience leading and mentoring others
  • Experience in developing and managing key provider relationships
  • Knowledge of complex reimbursement methodologies, including incentive based models strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated experience in seeking out, building and nurturing strong external relationships with provider partners
  • Intimate understanding and experience with hospital, managed care, and provider business models
  • Team player with proven ability to develop strong working relationships within a fast-paced, matrix organization
  • The ability to influence both sales and provider audiences through strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with formal presentations
  • Customer centric and interpersonal skills are required
  • Demonstrates managerial courage as well as an ability to maneuver effectively in a changing environment
  • Superior problem solving, decision-making, negotiating skills, contract language and financial acumen
  • Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office tools
  • Should possess a bachelor degree
  • preferably in the areas of Finance, Economics, Healthcare or Business related
  • Significant industry experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor degree
  • MBA or MHA preferred

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 16, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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