VP, Medical Economics & Payer Contracting

Location: Remote - New York, NY Salary: $125,000+ depending on experience Skills: Medical Economics, Payer Contracting, Healthcare Finance, Client Engagement Leadership About the Company / Opportunity: Join a leading healthcare advisory and research organization dedicated to driving value creation and strategic transformation across the healthcare ecosystem. The firm partners with institutional investors and healthcare organizations to deliver impactful solutions in revenue optimization, operational excellence, and corporate development. This is a unique opportunity to bring your expertise in medical economics and payer contracting to a high-impact, collaborative team while guiding clients through complex, transformative engagements in a dynamic industry. Responsibilities: • Design and build detailed financial and economic analyses to evaluate contract performance, payer mix, and reimbursement opportunities. • Develop and maintain strong client relationships by delivering reliable solutions and aligning with client priorities. • Lead payer contracting engagements, from project planning through negotiations and stakeholder alignment, to achieve optimal contract outcomes. • Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations and communications to influence strategic decision-making. • Ensure quality control and timely delivery of all work products, maintaining the highest firm standards. • Develop tools and methodologies to standardize service offerings and drive efficiency. • Mentor junior consultants, contribute to recruiting efforts, and help shape internal training programs. • Support business development initiatives and proposal preparation, including identifying follow-on opportunities. Must-Have Skills: • Minimum 8 years of experience in medical economics and payer contracting, with at least 2 years in a consulting environment. • Demonstrated success in leading client engagements and managing senior stakeholder relationships. • Advanced Excel-based financial modeling and in-depth claims analysis skills. • Strong understanding of healthcare finance, operations, and industry trends. • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred. • Exceptional communication skills, including proficiency with PowerPoint. • Proven ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary teams in fast-paced settings. • Willingness and ability to travel as needed for client engagements. Nice-to-Have Skills: • Experience supporting business development initiatives and proposal writing. • Background in developing proprietary tools or methodologies for analytics and process enhancement. • Expertise in Medicare Advantage and Managed Medicaid payer contracting. • Exposure to working cross-functionally with revenue cycle management, operations, and finance professionals. • Experience mentoring and training junior staff or consultants. Apply tot his job