Contract Negotiation Lead

Overview

This role supports radiology network expansion and partnership management. You will own radiology provider contract negotiations from first contact through signed agreement and serve as the primary relationship owner for contracted radiology provider partners throughout the partnership lifecycle.

This is a contract position designed for someone who can move quickly, think strategically, and excel at both closing deals and nurturing long-term partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract negotiations with radiology groups and imaging providers nationwide
• Serve as the primary relationship owner for contracted radiology provider partners
• Develop and execute network expansion strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Maintain long-term, strategic partnerships to ensure stability and network performance
• Conduct recurring business review meetings to assess operational and financial performance
• Track and analyze volume trends, turnaround times, and key service-level metrics
• Identify performance gaps and collaborate with partners on improvement plans
• Analyze financial, utilization, and market data to support negotiation strategy
• Draft, review, and finalize provider agreements in partnership with internal stakeholders
• Manage multiple negotiations simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Proactively manage issues, escalations, and contract compliance matters
• Partner cross-functionally (operations, clinical, finance) to support overall partnerships
• Identify opportunities to improve contract terms, rates, and overall network value

Requirements

• Strong contract negotiation experience, preferably in healthcare or provider contracting
• Proven experience managing long-term strategic partnerships and conducting business performance reviews
• Proven analytical skills interpreting financial and operational data to inform strategy and identify performance trends
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Comfort operating in high-urgency, high-volume situations while managing multiple negotiations and partnerships
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across internal teams and external partners
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with operations, clinical, and finance teams
• Self-starter mentality; ability to take initiative and drive projects to completion
• Fast, decisive, and detail-oriented approach to work
• Strategic thinking with a practical, execution-focused mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building or expanding provider networks (radiology or imaging networks strongly preferred)

AI Requirements

AI is expected as part of daily workflow for drafting, analysis, and research. You must:

• Use AI responsibly with sensitive data
• Check and validate AI output
• Demonstrate judgment in knowing when AI helps and when it does not

For this role (Tier 2), AI is part of your daily workflow, including drafting, analysis, and research, with appropriate review and responsible use.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range of $90,000 - $110,000 + Bonus
• Equity
• 401k
• Healthcare, Vision, and Dental
• All the equipment needed to do your role effectively
• Flexible working
• Remote or hybrid working options
• Personal Development budgets
• 18 days PTO plus public holidays
• 10 paid sick days
• Inclusive policies

Location

Remote or hybrid working options.