Payer Partnerships Director
Core
Lead contracting strategy and execution for Health Plans & Health Systems to secure net-new contracts, negotiate rates, and expand payer coverage for Lyra Health's behavioral health services.
Role type
Director, Payer Partnerships (Health Plans & Health Systems)
Builds
Payer contracts and network coverage for behavioral health care access
Domain
Behavioral health / Digital health / Managed care
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Payer contracting strategy, network development, complex contract negotiation, managed care landscape knowledge, cross-functional leadership, market intelligence analysis
Preferred skills
Experience in digital health or health tech, familiarity with value-based contracting models
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end payer contracting strategy to secure net-new contracts and expand coverage; Negotiate rates, terms, and contract language with national and regional health plans; Partner with Operations and Business Development to align on market activation and prioritization; Cultivate and manage long-term relationships with key decision-makers at health plans; Analyze market trends and reimbursement landscapes to refine contracting strategies.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on execution
