Manager, Payor Strategy and Contracting - Remote

Overview

The Manager, Payor Strategy & Contracting will lead payer negotiations and develop contract structures that align with Wheel’s strategic goals during a critical phase of growth.

In Short

• Lead end-to-end negotiation of payer agreements.
• Drive rate optimization and contract structures.
• Leverage existing payer relationships for favorable terms.
• Review health plan contract language and reimbursement mechanisms.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and Ops for alignment on contracts.
• Translate clinical programs into reimbursable models.
• Maintain senior-level relationships across national and regional payers.
• Provide insights on payer priorities and reimbursement trends.
• 8–10+ years in managed care contracting required.
• Proven ability to secure competitive rates and structure agreements.

Requirements

• Established strategic payor relationships.
• Deep understanding of reimbursement models and healthcare economics.
• Experience aligning contracting strategy with financial models.
• Highly credible communicator at executive and operator levels.
• Comfortable in ambiguity with quick decision-making ability.

Benefits

• High-impact role directly tied to revenue and scalability.
• Opportunity to shape the future of healthcare delivery.
• Work with a leading company in virtual care.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Engage in meaningful negotiations that impact healthcare access.