Provider Network Contracting Senior Manager; MO, IL

We're building a world of health around every individual - shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger - helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

The Senior Manager negotiates, executes, conducts high level review and analysis, dispute resolution and/or settlement negotiations of contracts. Works with larger and more complex, market/regional/national based groups/systems in accordance with company standards to maintain and enhance provider networks while meeting and exceeding accessibility, quality and financial goals and cost initiatives.

The Senior Manager will be responsible for contracting and implementing fee for service and value-based agreements with key physician groups, facilities, and ancillary providers to support commercial and individual exchange networks. This person will also work collaboratively with Aetna and CVS departments to identify initiatives to improve physician performance and quality of care provided to our members.

Recruits providers as needed to ensure attainment of network expansion and adequacy targets. Accountable for cost arrangements within defined groups. Collaborates cross-functionally to manage provider compensation and pricing development activities, submission of contractual information, and the review and analysis of reports as part of negotiation and reimbursement modeling activities.

• Minimum 7 years related experience and comprehensive level of negotiating with individual or complex provider systems or groups.
• Proven working knowledge of provider financial issues and competitor strategies, large/complex contracting options, financial/contracting arrangements, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, problem resolution and interpersonal skills.

• Commercial, individual exchange and Medicare experience.
• Experience contracting with hospital systems and groups.
• Advanced Excel experience including pivot tables and v-lookup function.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and professional work experience.

The typical pay range for this role is:
$67,900.00 - $

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

This position also includes an award target in the company's equity award program.

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 07/25/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.