Director, Navista Practice Strategy

Director Of Practice And Network Strategy

At Navista, our mission is to empower community oncology practices to deliver patient-centered cancer care. Navista, a Cardinal Health company, is an oncology practice alliance co-created with oncologists and practice leaders that offers advanced support services and technology to help practices remain independent and thrive. True to our name, our experienced team is passionate about helping oncology practices navigate the future. The Director of Practice and Network Strategy will be responsible for shaping and executing strategies that strengthen the performance, integration, and growth of the oncology practice network within our managed service organization (MSO). This leader will partner with physician practices, health systems, and corporate stakeholders to optimize clinical, operational, and financial outcomes. This role requires a deep understanding of oncology care delivery, value-based models, and the evolving dynamics between community oncology, health systems, and payers. The ideal candidate is both analytically rigorous and relationship-driven able to translate data and strategy into actionable programs that enhance practice performance and network value. This position reports to SVP / GM, Navista.

Responsibilities

Strategic Network Development

Develop and implement strategies to expand and optimize the MSO's oncology network footprint across community and health system partners. Evaluate new partnership opportunities and integration models (e.g., affiliations, JV structures, management agreements). Lead network performance assessments and develop actionable improvement plans to enhance quality, access, and economics.

Practice Performance and Alignment

Develop and track KPIs to measure practice and network success, including the outcomes of key growth initiatives.

Strategic Planning and Execution

Collaborate with executive leadership to define network growth priorities and market development plans. Conduct market, competitor, and payer analyses to inform strategic decision-making. Translate insights into business cases, strategic roadmaps, and operational playbooks. Partner with analytics and IT teams to develop dashboards and tools that support data-driven decision-making. Ensure strategic initiatives align with regulatory requirements and oncology-specific compliance standards. Develop financial models to assess partnership ROI and inform strategic investments.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

Serve as a trusted partner to physician leaders, practice administrators, and health system executives. Represent the MSO in key strategy, partnership, and governance meetings. Drive communication and alignment between central MSO functions (finance, analytics, operations, payer contracting) and local practices.

Change Management & Transformation

Experience leading organizational transformation or change initiatives. Ability to navigate resistance, align stakeholders, and drive adoption of new models.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, or related field preferred. Master's degree preferred. 12+ years of experience in healthcare strategy, consulting, or operations; oncology experience strongly preferred. Proven success leading multi-stakeholder initiatives across complex healthcare organizations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate insights into action. Excellent communication, relationship management, and executive presentation skills. Experience in a managed services, physician enterprise, or oncology practice management setting. Familiarity with payer models, oncology value-based programs (e.g., OCM, EOM), and network development frameworks. Strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments and can navigate both clinical and business conversations. Ability to travel up to 25%.

Anticipated salary range : $116,500 197,010. Bonus eligible : Yes.

Benefits : Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Medical, dental and vision coverage. Paid time off plan. Health savings account (HSA). 401k savings plan. Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay. Flexible spending accounts (FSAs). Short- and long-term disability coverage. Work-Life resources. Paid parental leave. Healthy lifestyle programs.

Application window anticipated to close : 12 / 1 / 2025. If interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible. The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.