This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description Aetna is seeking to hire a visionary and enterprise-minded leader to serve as our Head of Value-Based Care Strategy. This executive will be responsible for leading the Centers of Excellence team that designs and executes a national strategy that drives innovative, market-differentiating partnerships and measure performance with providers across our Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial lines of business. This includes collaborating with partners such as Interoperability, VBC Analytics and Technology/DDAT. • Develop and execute a national value-based care strategy aligned with enterprise growth goals. • Serve as a thought leader and advisor to national and market-level executives on VBC innovation and Performance. • Foster alignment across Network Markets and Business Segment leaders to embed risk-based arrangements into core growth strategies. • Lead the design and implementation of innovative, low-cost network structures and financial arrangements. • Oversee contracting and engagement with national provider groups (primary care and specialty). • Manage value-based care governance, including contract templates, policies, and procedures for regional teams. • Implement provider tiering frameworks and targeted interventions to improve outcomes and efficiency. • Ensure integration of QNXT and other data systems into VBC reporting and reconciliation workflows. • Lead the implementation of next-generation payment models, including capitation. • Collaborate with the Clinical Vendor Governance Council to prioritize specialty contracting across lines of business. • Partner with Interoperability teams to develop a comprehensive provider data-sharing strategy. Qualifications • 15+ years of healthcare experience, including contracting, medical economics, and provider partnerships/engagement. • Deep expertise in value-based contracting models (full risk arrangements, shared savings, capitation, bundled payments). • People Management experience. • Proven success in matrixed organizations undergoing rapid growth and transformation. • Strong understanding of financial levers in risk-based arrangements and provider incentive design. • Experience with delegated risk models and governance. • Proven experience presenting to clients/providers. • Strong analytics and financial acumen. • Experience with CMS/CMMI programs and Stars performance optimization will be valued. • Strong analytical and root cause analysis skills. • Executive presence with excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. • Ability to travel to in-person meetings with providers. Requirements • LOCATION– remote with travel to providers and clients plus Hartford. Benefits • This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus in addition to the base pay range listed above. • This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program. • The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. • Eligible employees may enroll in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan. • An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees. • The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees. • Short-term and long-term disability benefits. • CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners. • Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off (“PTO”) or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. • Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job