VP of Network Strategy & Market Development

VP of Network Strategy & Market Development

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UNITE HERE HEALTH serves over 200,000 workers and their families in the hospitality and gaming industry nationwide. Our desire to be innovative and progressive drives us to develop impactful programs and benefits designed to engage our participants in managing their own health and healthcare. Our vision is exciting and challenging. Please read on to learn more about this great opportunity!

• Design, execute, and optimize Aurora’s managed care plan and provider network and market management strategy.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Aurora staff and oversee network contracting, provider partnerships, vendor management, and market development.
• Develop comprehensive network strategy—contracting with managed care plans, direct contracts with hospital systems, provider groups, and ancillary service providers to strengthen Aurora plan performance on cost and position the organization for increased growth.
• Direct negotiation and management of health plan, provider, and other vendor agreements, cultivate strategic partnerships with health systems, key physician groups, and other strategic market partners, and ensure strong operational performance of contracted vendors/providers.
• Oversee vendor selection and performance to support network adequacy, access, and service delivery.
• Analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes to identify opportunities for expansion and differentiation.
• Accountable for vendor and market performance metrics, total cost of care initiatives as it relates to contracting, and market-level business results related to our contracts.

• Oversee the development of the Aurora Plan’s network strategy to ensure operational excellence, scalability, modernization, and long-term sustainability.
• Guide the evaluation of current network performance, identification of gaps, and implementation of strategies to improve service quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Drive network innovation by assessing emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitive changes affecting strategic direction.
• Oversee strategic planning cycles, infrastructure roadmaps, and network transformation initiatives.
• Direct the end-to-end vendor management function, including vendor selection, contracting, onboarding, performance management, and strategic alignment.
• Negotiated high-value contracts and partnerships to secure favorable terms, service levels, and financial benefits.
• Ensure vendor governance frameworks, SLAs, and performance scorecards are in place and managed to drive accountability.
• Build and maintain long‑term strategic relationships with leadership of key vendors, partners, and service providers.
• Build out a market development function to identify and evaluate new market opportunities, partnership models, and strategic alliances.
• Analyze markets to assess industry landscapes, customer needs, and emerging trends.
• Oversee the development of new business initiatives, service offerings, or expansion plans that align with organizational goals.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to execute market development strategies that enhance value and drive sustainable growth.
• Supervise financial planning, forecasting, cost modeling, and budgeting for network and vendor‑related functions.
• Ensure efficient utilization of resources and deliver on targets related to cost savings, ROI, and operational improvements.
• Lead and develop high‑performing teams, set clear expectations, foster accountability, and cultivate a culture of excellence.
• Coach and mentor team members and people leaders, provide guidance, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Drive talent development and succession planning, identify high‑potential employees, and prepare future leaders for key roles.
• Champion organizational change, help…