Sr. Director, Network Strategy

What We Strive For 

At Strive Health, we’re driven by a purpose: transforming the broken kidney care system. Through early identification, engagement, and comprehensive coordinated care, we significantly improve outcomes for people with kidney disease, reducing emergency dialysis and inpatient utilization. Our high-touch care model integrates with local providers and uses predictive data to identify and support at-risk patients along their entire care journey. We embrace diversity, celebrate successes, and support each other, making Strive the destination for top talent in healthcare. Join us in making a real difference. 

Benefits & Perks

• Hybrid-Remote Flexibility – Work from home while fulfilling in-person needs at the office, clinic, or patient home visits.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance programs, employer-paid and voluntary life and disability insurance, plus health and flexible spending accounts. 
• Financial & Retirement Support – Competitive compensation with a performance-based discretionary bonus program, 401k with employer match, and financial wellness resources.
• Time Off & Leave – Paid holidays, flexible vacation time, sick time, and paid birthgiving, bonding, sabbatical, and living donor leaves.
• Wellness & Growth – Family forming services through Maven Maternity at no cost and physical wellness perks, mental health support, and an annual professional development stipend. 

What You’Ll Do

The Senior Director of Network Strategy is responsible for driving strategy and growth for Strive’s provider network. This individual will take a broad lens to Strive’s external relationships, which may include nephrologists, primary care physicians, facilities and additional specialists. To build the network strategy, the Senior Director will use data to identify and prioritize high-value providers for collaboration. They will utilize patient density, network performance analysis and strategic practices to help the organization prioritize practices and specialties.  

The Day to Day 

• Reviews provider data to create a broader network integration strategy for each market 
• Develops engagement strategy across provider types which may include incentives, outreach efforts, and integration work 
• Design, implement and track Strive’s provider incentive program 
• Manage Strive’s contracting process around incentives, liaising with Network Engagement, legal and contract management teams 
• Support Network Engagement team with pitching Strive’s incentive program across practices 
• Responsible for outcomes related to provider engagement in all payor markets, including development of network strategy, execution on performance goals related to provider onboarding and integration, and leveraging provider relationships to optimize patient engagement 
• Works closely with the Network Operations and Network Engagement teams to implement these strategies within the regions  
• Drives improvement of provider performance by analyzing, interpreting, and communicating utilization and quality metrics. Responsible for developing initial network performance plans and starting the execution of those improvement plans.  
• Partner with business development teams to develop strategic approach with key provider groups or health systems within each payor market 
• Collaborates with internal cross-functional teams to support provider performance and resolve barriers and challenges. 

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare-related field or business administration.
• 9+ years of experience in provider engagement / provider relations.
• 2+ years of experience with payment methodologies and working in value-based care models.
• Ability to travel and be onsite to meet business needs.
• Internet Connectivity - Min Speeds: 3.8Mbps/3.0Mbps (up/down): Latency <60 ms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience in healthcare strategy, network management, or strategic consulting.
• Experience leading cross-functional and virtual teams in healthcare settings.
• Provider contracting and network development experience.
• Experience working with primary care providers, nephrologists, and care management teams. 
• Demonstrated ability to utilize data analytics to drive performance, outcomes, and strategic decision-making. 
• Experience designing and implementing clinical protocols and workflows.
• Proven track record in relationship development and strategic partnership building.
• Strong organizational skills with results-oriented approach to team building and decision-making.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for executive-level stakeholders.
• MBA in Healthcare Management, MHA, or related advanced degree.

Annual Base Salary Range: $153,000 - $191,000

Strive Health is an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace. At this time Strive Health is unable to provide work visa sponsorship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please apply even if you feel you do not meet all the qualifications. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to talentacquisition@strivehealth.com.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from outside recruiters/placement agencies. Strive Health will not pay fees associated with resumes presented through unsolicited means.

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