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RegularCompany:Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterDepartment: Payer RelationsTime Type: Full timeWeekly Hours: 40FTE:1Shift: First Shift (United States of America)Summary: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (Roswell Park) is seeking a dynamic, skilled, and experienced executive to serve as its Vice President – Payer Relations. Roswell Park is a Public Benefit Corporation formed by New York State in 1999 that operates a $1.5 billion nationally ranked NCI- Comprehensive Cancer Center located in Buffalo, NY. The VP – Payer Relations will report to the Chief Financial Officer of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. This is an excellent opportunity to join a world-class organization.With an annual operating budget of more than $1.5 billion, Roswell Park is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Upstate New York, consistently ranking among the NCI’s top recipients of research funding and has been recognized by US News & World Report – Best Hospitals for Cancer.
The Roswell Park clinical engine includes 157 dedicated cancer inpatient beds, over 300,000 outpatient visits annually, full surgical, diagnostic and treatment services and an oncology network that includes 15 locations across New York. The main campus spans 29 acres in downtown Buffalo and consists of 15 buildings housing a large surgical, inpatient, and outpatient operation operated by an employed faculty of nationally known oncology physicians, cutting edge research facilities as well as academic facilities for its accomplished education mission. In addition, the organization built a new medical research complex and renovated existing education and research space to support its future growth and expansion. The latest addition to the campus is the new 150,000 square foot Clinical Sciences Center, opened in 2017. Construction of a new 35,000 square foot Cancer Ambulatory/Diagnostic Center opened in September 2023, and a new 20 room clean room cell manufacturing facility recently opened and commenced operations, enabling Roswell Park to bring first-in-human clinical trial capabilities to Western New York for cellular therapy.
The VP – Payer Relations develops and oversees the execution of strategies for payer partnerships and delivering value-based care. In addition, the incumbent leads the development of relationships with Roswell Park’s payer partners and key employers, directing outreach activities to develop payer relationships and negotiating managed care contracts for Roswell Park, the Clinical Practice Plan and Roswell Park’s Captive PC.
Key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
• Formulating and executing on a comprehensive payer strategy for all Roswell Park clinical business lines
• Leading the negotiations with all payer partners and other such entities
• In partnership with Roswell’s Chief Value Officer, oversee the development of novel, value-based reimbursement programs that capitalize on Roswell Park’s clinical and scientific expertise
• Leading the efforts to collect, quantify and articulate Roswell Park’s value, including but not limited to clinical outcomes, survival, and cost-savings initiatives
• Actively engage with executive, clinical and scientific leadership to identify and execute on strategies to maximize Roswell Park’s partnership with payers, employers and other groups utilizing Roswell Park’s services
• Advise on marketing and outreach strategies in furtherance of Roswell Park’s interests
• In partnership with Roswell’s Business Development leaders, proactively identify and assist in executing on strategies to expand Roswell Park’s reach
• Monitor health plan performance and works with health plan leadership to optimize the partnership
• In coordination with Roswell’s external affairs leaders, actively participate in policy advocacy and monitor relevant developments at the federal, state and local level
Western New York, and specifically the Buffalo Niagara region, is an area that is deeply rooted in history, yet moving quickly towards a dynamic future. The region is anchored by Buffalo, a city of beautiful lakes, rivers, and waterways, elegant radial streets, and a network of parks and parkways.
Today, a new cadre of entrepreneurs and innovators are living and working in Buffalo. They enjoy the area’s ample cultural resources and NFL’s Buffalo Bills and NHL’s Buffalo Sabres. During Buffalo’s beautiful summers, area residents enjoy two Great Lakes, and in winter, nearby skiing and snowboarding. The city’s proximity to Niagara Falls and Toronto, a truly world-class, multicultural city, brings a strong international element to the region. With a population of some 1.3 million, greater Buffalo is the second largest metropolitan area in the state of New York.
With a wide range of communities, affordable housing, and strong schools, and without the stresses of high costs, heavy traffic and long commutes, the greater Buffalo region offers its residents a wonderful environment in which to live, work, and play.
Salary starts at $313,000 commensurate with experience and including a comprehensive benefits package.Qualifications:Required Education and Experience:
Ideal Experience Candidates for this role will possess:
- Master’s degree in business administration, public health or healthcare administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of eight (8) years of full-time relevant business experience in healthcare, insurance or physician practice management, including two (2) years of experience in a supervisory, administrative, managerial, consultative, or executive capacity, or
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public health or healthcare administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of ten (10) years of full-time relevant business experience in healthcare, insurance or physician practice management, including two (2) years of experience in a supervisory, administrative, managerial, consultative, or executive capacity.
- Ability to learn and use Microsoft Office Suite.
- Familiarity with financials and reimbursement methodologies of physician practice plans and hospitals.
- Experience in contract negotiations involving managed care contracts including case payment, capitation methodologies, and other alternative payment models (including risk sharing). Superior verbal and written communication skills. Excellent analytical skills.
NOTE:
Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.
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RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-PayAndBenefits@RoswellPark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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