VP Medical Economics & Payor Contracting

VP Medical Economics & Payor Contracting

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Vice President – Medical Economics and Payor Contracting

Marwood Group is a leading healthcare advisory and research firm headquartered in New York City, with offices in Washington, D.C., and London. Our Performance Improvement (PI) Practice partners with institutional investors and healthcare organizations to drive value creation and strategic transformation initiatives across the healthcare ecosystem, including revenue optimization, operational excellence, and corporate development support.

We are seeking an accomplished, results driven professional to join our Payor Contracting Practice as a Vice President. This role is ideal for a highly organized, strong analytical and strategic thinker with deep expertise in Medical Economics and Payor Contracting.

As a Vice President, you will play a critical role driving execution across complex client engagements supporting both private equity sponsors and corporate clients across the healthcare ecosystem. You will be responsible for assessing revenue impact of contracting opportunities and driving negotiations engagements with commercial, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid payors from start-to-finish. You will also serve as an analytical leader within the team.

Your project portfolio is anticipated to focus on Payor Contracting, while also working cross functionally (e.g., RCM, ops, finance) in line with Marwood’s integrated approach to client support.

• Design and build sophisticated financial and economic analyses to quantify contract performance, payor mix dynamics, and reimbursement opportunities.
• Build and maintain working-level client relationships, earning trust through reliable delivery, tactical problem-solving, and demonstrated alignment to client priorities.
• Manage payor contracting engagements by developing project plans, coordinating negotiations, preparing supporting materials, communicating with clients, and aligning stakeholders to secure optimal contract outcomes.
• Develop and deliver high-impact presentations and executive-level communications that influence strategic decision‑making.
• Ensure quality control for all work products, delivering on time and to firm standards.
• Develop tools and methodologies to standardize and enhance service offerings.
• Mentor junior consultants, contribute to recruiting, help shape training programs.

• 8+ years of professional experience in medical economics and payor contracting, including 2+ years in consulting.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading client engagements and managing senior stakeholder relationships.
• Expertise in Excel-based modeling and claims analysis with meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex team efforts in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of healthcare finance, operations, and industry landscape.
• Excellent communication skills, including PowerPoint proficiency.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Compensation is a salary commensurate with experience plus discretionary annual performance bonus and benefits package. Marwood offers a competitive wage, a collaborative work environment, and an opportunity to participate in a full benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Voluntary Life and LTD, Spouse and Dependent Life, 401k Retirement plan with a company match, Commuter, and FSA/DCFSA. We offer paid days off and paid holidays.

Work Environment:
Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote), Fully Remote Optional

Please submit your resume and cover letter including salary expectations to:  with the subject line:
Vice President – Medical Economics and Payor Contracting

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. All applicants must have authorization to work in the U.S.

Associate

Full-time

General Business, Business Development, and Consulting

Hospitals and Health Care, Business Consulting and Services, and Financial Services