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About the role
We are seeking a strategic and experienced Payer Partnership Director to lead the contracting strategy and execution for our Health Plans & Health Systems (HP/HS) vertical. In this role, you will partner closely with business development and the solutions team to drive our market strategy, forge net-new relationships, and ensure optimal payer coverage to support our growth and expand access to care across each market.
What they're looking for
- Experience: 12+ years of progressive experience in payer contracting, network development, or managed care, preferably within the digital health, behavioral health, or health tech space
- Negotiation Expertise: Proven track record of successfully sourcing, negotiating, and executing complex fee-for-service and/or value-based contracts with national and regional health plans
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Significant experience driving alignment across business development, operations, and executive teams to push toward a shared market strategy
- Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the health plan landscape, credentialing processes, reimbursement methodologies, and regulatory requirements
- Agility & Drive: A self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, with a proven ability to independently build net-new relationships and navigate long, complex sales/contracting cycles
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About Lyra Health
Lyra Health is a leading provider of evidence-based mental health care, serving more than 20 million people globally in partnership with employers and more than 100 million through health plan and partner relationships. The company has delivered more than 15 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 35 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness, and cost efficiency. Extensive peer-reviewed research confirms Lyra’s transformative care model helps people recover twice as fast and results in a 26% annual reduction in overall healthcare claims costs. Lyra is transforming access to life-changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, the only fully integrated, AI-powered platform combining the highest-quality care and technology solutions.
We are seeking a strategic and experienced Payer Partnership Director to lead the contracting strategy and execution for our Health Plans & Health Systems (HP/HS) vertical. In this role, you will partner closely with business development and the solutions team to drive our market strategy, forge net-new relationships, and ensure optimal payer coverage to...
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