Strategic Advisor - Contractor

Strategic Advisor - Contractor

Contractor - 1099 AZ, US

Adobe Population Health is seeking an experienced Strategic Advisor (Independent Contractor) to serve as a trusted executive advisor and market development partner responsible for expanding the organization's relationships with health plans, managed care organizations (MCOs), Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), provider groups, and other strategic healthcare stakeholders.

This highly visible consulting role is designed for accomplished healthcare executives with deep payer relationships and a proven track record of helping organizations successfully enter new markets, build executive‑level partnerships, and secure value‑based care and population health contracts.

The Strategic Advisor serves as an extension of Adobe Population Health
's executive leadership and Business Development teams by leveraging established industry relationships, identifying growth opportunities, providing market intelligence, and facilitating executive introductions that accelerate business development efforts.

Rather than owning the traditional sales process, this role focuses on opening doors, cultivating relationships, advising leadership on market positioning, and helping Adobe Population Health expand its footprint across Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Commercial, Dual Eligible, and Value‑Based Care markets.

This is an independent contractor (1099) position engaged on a project, territory, payer, or strategic initiative basis. Compensation is milestone‑based and aligns with meaningful business development outcomes.

• Identify and cultivate strategic growth opportunities with national, regional, and local health plans, managed care organizations, provider organizations, and healthcare partners.
• Leverage executive‑level relationships to facilitate introductions to key decision‑makers, including CEOs, Presidents, Chief Medical Officers, Chief Operating Officers, Provider Network Executives, Population Health Leaders, and Contracting Executives.
• Generate qualified business development opportunities that align with Adobe Population Health
  's strategic priorities.
• Assist executive leadership in identifying new markets, service opportunities, and payer partnerships.
• Support expansion into new geographic markets and lines of business.
• Advise leadership regarding competitive positioning, market trends, and emerging healthcare opportunities.

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with executive leaders throughout the healthcare industry.
• Represent Adobe Population Health professionally during executive meetings, conferences, networking events, and industry forums.
• Serve as a trusted advisor during high‑level strategic discussions.
• Assist with stakeholder mapping and identification of key decision‑makers within target organizations.
• Foster long‑term partnerships that create sustainable business opportunities.
• Provide strategic guidance regarding payer priorities, procurement processes, contracting structures, and operational expectations.
• Advise leadership on health plan organizational structures and executive decision‑making processes.
• Identify opportunities aligned with:
  • Population Health Management
  • Care Management
  • Complex Case Management
  • Disease Management
  • Risk Adjustment (HCC)
  • Quality Improvement Programs
  • STARS/HEDIS Initiatives
  • Gap Closure Programs
  • Palliative Care
  • Home‑Based Clinical Services
  • Remote Patient Monitoring
  • Respiratory Care Management
  • Value‑Based Care Programs
  • Delegated Clinical Services
  • Other strategic healthcare initiatives
• Provide insight regarding payer contracting priorities, market conditions, and competitive dynamics.
• Monitor healthcare industry trends, legislative changes, payer initiatives, and emerging value‑based care models.
• Share actionable market intelligence with executive leadership.
• Identify competitive threats and strategic opportunities.
• Advise leadership regarding potential partnerships, acquisitions, and growth initiatives.
• Provide recommendations regarding service expansion and market differentiation.

• Participate in executive planning meetings and…