Senior Director Managed Care

Your future role at a glance Location: Remote, WI Specialty: Managed Care Contracts Schedule: Days | Full-time | Occasional travel required Salary: $167,851.85 - $285,348.15 per year Eligible for an annual bonus incentive #LI-Remote #InternalOps Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Benefits that help you thrive Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more How you’ll make an impact in this role Develop a comprehensive payer revenue strategy and execute that strategy through contracting with payers across the Wisconsin market, transforming high-level goals into market-specific results. Serve as the primary negotiator in high-stakes payer discussions, securing agreements that protect and grow our financial and clinical interests. Develop a deep, “boots on the ground” understanding of the Wisconsin market’s competitive landscape, payer dynamics and our delivery footprint. Bridge the gap between contracting and operations by aligning payer strategies with long-term business plans and organizational growth objectives. Take full accountability for the bottom line by monitoring payer net revenue performance and collaborate with cross-functional teams to exceed budget targets for payer lifts and revenue growth. What minimum requirements you’ll need Education: High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management. What additional preferences we're seeking Advanced capacity to transform complex data into actionable strategies that drive measurable financial ROI and organizational growth. Exceptional ability to foster collaboration, align diverse stakeholders, and navigate high-stakes negotiations through active listening and diplomacy. Proven expertise in prioritizing workloads, leading change, and delegating effectively to deliver scalable, human-centered solutions in demanding markets. Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.