Director - Network Strategy

Responsible for conducting research and analyses to support the development of network constructs to drive strategic and transformational initiatives across the company. Role will have the responsibility for development of network strategies in support of the executive management team to improve company profit, enterprise value, and competitive position.

Support the development of enterprise, pillar, and Line of Business (LOB) strategies with focus on network opportunities to win and retain clients.

Collaborate with business leaders to identify and define strategic network initiatives that will have overarching impact by developing creative, yet practical solutions to drive enterprise value. Particular focus on developing networks to support growth in government markets.

Review and assess current networks and identify opportunities to improve service, reduce costs and drive enterprise value. Assess, understand, and develop network insights on the vision care industry, the broader healthcare, government programs, and adjacent trends globally.

Provide leadership and oversight of specialty network development function supporting government markets (Sub-capitation, ASC facilities, Ophthalmology, etc.) by ensuring access to care, negotiation of cost-effective solutions and working with business development teams to develop networks required to win and retain clients.

Work with internal data and analytics team, develop, and maintain key qualitative and quantitative metrics to measure progress against network goals and success of related strategic initiatives.

Monitor performance of direct reports. Provide prompt and objective coaching in accomplishing goals and in job performance. Conduct performance reviews and recommend salary increases.

Prioritize, assign, and distribute work of the unit personnel to ensure responsibility is at the appropriate level and team member skills are developed to support the unit’s business needs.

Identify, consolidate, and prioritize training needs and coordinate training programs that address the unit’s business needs.

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, statistics, or related field; Minimum of 2 years of experience in delivering corporate strategy, participating in strategic planning, corporate development, strategy or management consulting, data analytics, market analysis, or competitive intelligence.

Minimum of 6 years of management experience with responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work and managing performance of direct reports.

Preferably has demonstrated ability to build networks in support of government programs, demonstrated ability to resolve complex provider issues, and experience in the vision industry.

Strong verbal and written communication skills with a focus on simplicity of messaging.

Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analytic tools, PowerBI preferred.

Proven ability to work collaboratively with all areas of the business and demonstrate the willingness to work through obstacles to meet required objectives.

Personal and professional integrity with the ability to preserve confidentiality.

Desire to dig into all areas of the business to help identify opportunities and outline network solutions, metrics, etc. to move the business forward.

Working Conditions

The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust etc.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

#LI-VISIONCARE

Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets.Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here.

Salary Ranges: $105,000.00 - $165,375.00

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.

Notice to Candidates: Fraud Alert - Fake Job Opportunity Solicitations Used to Collect Fees/Personal Information. 

We have been made aware that fake job opportunities are being offered by individuals posing as VSP Vision and affiliate recruiters. Click here to learn about our application process and what to watch for regarding false job opportunities. 

As a regular part of doing business, VSP Vision (“VSP”) collects many different types of personal information, including protected health information, about our audiences, including members, doctors, clients, brokers, business partners, and employees.  VSP Vision employees will have access to this sensitive personal information and are subject to follow Information Security and Privacy Policies.