Lead Director, National Specialty Value-Based Care Contracting

tion to accelerate the growth of our VBC portfolio. You will collaborate cross-functionally across the Network organization and with segment leaders to drive speed-to-market and deliver measurable impact.

What you will do

• Strategic Partnership Development: Lead the end-to-end process of identifying, evaluating, and executing contracts with specialty and innovative provider organizations that align with Aetna's VBC strategy.

• Relationship Management: Cultivate and manage executive-level relationships with specialty and early-stage provider partners. Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic thought partner to drive mutual growth and innovation.

• Market Intelligence & Thought Leadership: Conduct in-depth analysis of specialty care landscapes and emerging financial models. Educate internal stakeholders on industry trends, competitive positioning, and partnership opportunities.

• Financial Modeling & Contracting: Collaborate with finance, analytics, and actuarial teams to design and validate financial models that support scalable VBC arrangements. Lead contract negotiations to ensure alignment with enterprise goals.

• Cross-Functional Execution: Partner with Network, Line of Business Segments, Clinical, and Operations teams to ensure timely deployment and operationalization of contracts

• Innovation & Pilot Development: Drive the launch of new value-based payment models. Lead pilot initiatives, monitor performance, and assess ROI to inform enterprise-wide scaling.

• Internal Collaboration & Communication: Act as a liaison among internal stakeholders including product, analytics, operations, and reimbursement teams to ensure alignment and execution of strategic initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Payer and Provider Value based care.

• A minimum of 7 years of contract negotiations, ideally with a focus on Value Based care.

• Experience navigating a highly matrixed environment.

• Proven ability in creating high-impact presentations for executive audiences and presenting complex information in a clear, concise manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Value Based Care financial models.

• Experience in Risk-based arrangements and Value Based care in government services.

Education
Bachelor's Degree preferred or a combination of professional work experience and education.Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:$100,000.00 - $231,540.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company's equity award program.Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.Great benefits for great peopleWe take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefitsWe anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 02/21/2026Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.