Director, Network Strategy & Development

What We Strive For 

At Strive Health, we’re driven by a purpose: transforming the broken kidney care system. Through early identification, engagement, and comprehensive coordinated care, we significantly improve outcomes for people with kidney disease, reducing emergency dialysis and inpatient utilization. Our high-touch care model integrates with local providers and uses predictive data to identify and support at-risk patients along their entire care journey. We embrace diversity, celebrate successes, and support each other, making Strive the destination for top talent in healthcare. Join us in making a real difference. 

Benefits & Perks 

• Hybrid-Remote Flexibility – Work from home while fulfilling in-person needs at the office, clinic, or patient home visits.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance programs, employer-paid and voluntary life and disability insurance, plus health and flexible spending accounts. 
• Financial & Retirement Support – Competitive compensation with a performance-based discretionary bonus program, 401k with employer match, and financial wellness resources.
• Time Off & Leave – Paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and paid birthgiving, bonding, sabbatical, and living donor leaves.
• Wellness & Growth – Family forming services through Maven Maternity at no cost and physical wellness perks, mental health support, and an annual professional development stipend. 
  

What You'll Do

The Director of Network Strategy & Development is responsible for driving strategy and growth for  Strive’s provider network. This individual will lead end-to-end deal structuring with physician groups, health systems, and medical service organizations, from initial outreach through negotiation, execution, and ongoing relationship management. To maximize partnership value creation, the Director will develop compelling value propositions tailored to provider audiences while collaborating cross-functionally with legal, finance, and clinical teams to ensure viable and compliant agreements. This position demands sophistication in alternative payment models, entrepreneurial execution in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on operational implementation. 

The Day to Day 

• Lead partnership structuring, business development, and key provider relations activities nationally.  
• Define GTM strategy for network contracts to support Strive's total cost of care initiatives.  
• Set up and manage key business aspects of existing provider contracts (e.g., quality incentive programs, governance structures). 
• Lead strategic initiatives that maximize the value creation of Strive's provider partnerships. 
• Partner with legal to draft terms and support redline and contracting process. 
• Develop and maintain an organized “deal-status” tracker of contract documents for each provider organization. 
• Own physician and provider contracting strategy, including identification, negotiation, and execution of participation agreements. 
• Build and manage relationships with physician groups, independent practices, health systems, and MSOs. 
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and clinical leadership to ensure contracts are compliant, financially viable, and operationally executable. 
• Lead end-to-end deal execution—from initial outreach through diligen