Senior Manager Of Physician Relations And Network Development
We are seeking a Senior Manager of Physician Relations and Network Development to lead our physician liaison team and spearhead initiatives that drive strategic referral growth and strengthen our provider network.
As a key member of our business development and outreach leadership team, you will oversee a high-performing group of physician liaisons, align outreach strategies with UCLA Health's marquis clinical programs, and use data-driven insights to enhance access to our nationally recognized services. This is a high-impact role with direct influence on institutional growth, provider partnerships, and market development.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead, coach, and manage the physician liaison team to achieve referral and network development goals.
- Cultivate strong relationships with external physicians, medical groups, and healthcare organizations.
- Drive strategic referrals to UCLA Health's priority service lines and specialties.
- Collaborate with service line and enterprise leaders to ensure outreach supports organizational priorities.
- Leverage data and analytics to develop and refine targeted outreach strategies.
- Oversee referral management workflows to ensure efficient, patient-centered coordination.
- Represent UCLA Health at provider-facing events, professional meetings, and in community settings.
- Respond to feedback and concerns from referring providers with professionalism and urgency.
- Monitor healthcare market trends and competitive activity to guide growth strategies.
Salary Range : $105,700-$234,500 / annually
We are seeking a strategic healthcare leader with :
Five or more years of experience in a comparable role (i.e. physician liaison, physician relations, or other business development roles involving direct interaction with physicians and specialists, etc.), required.A Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.Demonstrated expertise in healthcare market dynamics, including growth strategy, physician network development, and referral channel expansion, required.Comprehensive understanding of the organization's services lines, clinical programs, and payer contracting frameworks, required.Advanced quantitative and analytical skills to perform complex market and financial analysis, required.Expertise in strategic planning, project management, change management, process improvement skills, required.Advanced interpersonal communication and relationship-management skills, with strong political acumen and the ability to navigate complex organizational environments, required.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with CRM platforms, such as salesforce, with the ability to quickly learn specialized applications used in the field, required.