Market Manager - Managed Care & Payor Strategy

It may sound cliche, but it is true. A career taking care of cancer patients is a calling for most all of us. It's much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Compass Oncology, but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment. No matter the role, each Compass team member serves in, the goal is the same: to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients. If this sounds like you, please reach out to us. We can't wait to hear your story.

Compass Oncology is looking for a Market Manager of Managed Care and Payor Strategy to join our patient-centered and mission-based team. This position will recommend, develop, coordinate, and implement strategies that will advance Compass Oncology's mission of lessening the burden of cancer for those who we serve in our communities. This position will support the Executive Directors in the Portland Metropolitan, Willamette Valley, and Vancouver, Washington markets and will represent two companies in payor and referral relations, perform market assessments, and will negotiate all managed care contracts. They will also support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Employment Type: Full-Time; 40 hours; Monday-Friday
Location: Eugene, OR or Portland Metro Area

Salary: $85,000 - $130,000 salaried

**Final offer amounts are determined by a review of the candidate's applicable experience and qualifications, as well as, internal employee equity considerations.

• Leads contract negotiation and management, reviewing language and pricing to maximize reimbursement while ensuring compliance with budgetary and policy guidelines.
• Develops and executes managed care strategies based on market analysis, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and adapting to changing payor and competitive dynamics.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with physicians, operations, contract administrators, and corporate teams to ensure effective strategy implementation and contract execution.
• Analyzes managed care contracts and reimbursement proformas to support Executive Directors, Business Office Managers, and Regional Managed Care leadership in evaluating proposals, amendments, and contract language.
• Coordinates the contract lifecycle process, including document routing, contract tracking, file maintenance, and timely communication of contract changes to business offices and management teams.
• Acts as liaison between the medical groups, provider relations, payors, hospitals, and other stakeholders to facilitate meetings, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with managed care objectives.
• Prepares quarterly reports on reimbursement trends, contract performance, market opportunities, and payer changes; supports market and financial analysis to inform strategic planning.
• Provides training and guidance to billing, collections, and business office staff on new or updated agreements; ensures departmental readiness and compliance with managed care goals.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Healthcare Administration or related business field.
• Minimum seven years of experience in managed care and contract negotiations.

More About the Company:

Compass Oncology team brings together leading cancer experts in the fields of surgical, medical and radiation oncology, pathology and palliative care to provide the most comprehensive cancer care possible and an even more cohesive patient experience. In addition, the majority of our physicians specialize in particular cancer types, bringing a heightened level of expertise to our patients. If you are a dedicated, team-oriented, patient-centered individual looking for an opportunity where you are proud of what you do, work hard, have fun, want to learn and go home at the end of the day knowing you made a difference in the lives of our patients; Compass Oncology is the place for you!

As a member of The US Oncology Network, one of the nation's largest community-based cancer treatment and research networks, Compass Oncology participates in leading-edge clinical trials through US Oncology research, which has helped develop 89 FDA approved cancer therapies. We serve the Portland and Vancouver communities with clinical offices located throughout the metro area.

To learn more about Compass Oncology and its daily mission, please visit our website at https://compassoncology.com/

Our Benefits:

When you feel supported, both from a health and financial wellness perspective, you have the energy and motivation to make good things happen - whether it is caring for patients, caring for yourself and your family, or giving back to your community. That's why Compass Oncology offers a full suite of competitive benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well-being. From health and wellness programs, to retirement education and plans, we give you the tools to make great choices for your health and financial wellbeing now and in the future.

For benefit-eligible employees who work 20 hours or greater, we proudly offer the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Critical Illness, Hospital, and Legal Plans
• PTO and Holiday Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Robust Wellness Program and Incentives
• EAP
• Perks
• Jeans Fridays!

For more details: Compass Employee Benefits

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.