wheel - Manager, Payor Strategy and Contracting

• 8–10+ years in managed care contracting, with a strong track record of leading negotiations with national and regional health plans • Proven ability to secure competitive rates and structure complex agreements (FFS, VBC, risk-based) • Established strategic payor relationships — you know who to call, and they pick up • Deep understanding of reimbursement models, healthcare economics, and virtual care delivery • Experience aligning contracting strategy with financial models, pricing, and operational realities • Highly credible communicator who can operate at both executive and operator levels • Comfortable in ambiguity — able to build structure where none exists and move quickly • WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE • Accelerated execution of high-priority payer contracts with improved rate structures • Clear linkage between payer agreements and margin + pricing strategy • Established internal operating model for payer contracting that scales with growth • Strengthened payer relationships that position Wheel for long-term partnership • Wheel is committed to equal employment opportunities for all team members. Every decision we make regarding employment is solely based on merit, competence, and performance. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. • Research shows that underrepresented groups typically apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria listed. At Wheel, we encourage women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ job seekers to apply for positions even if they don’t check every box for the role.