VP, Strategic Accounts at Evolent

About this role

Your Future Evolves Here
Evolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for people with most complex and costly health conditions. Working across specialties and primary care, we seek to connect the pieces of fragmented health care system and ensure people get the same level of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones.
Evolent employees enjoy work/life balance, the flexibility to suit their work to their lives, and autonomy they need to get things done. We believe that people do their best work when they're supported to live their best lives, and when they feel welcome to bring their whole selves to work. That's one reason why diversity and inclusion are core to our business.
Join Evolent for the mission. Stay for the culture.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Vice President, Strategic Accounts Position Summary The Vice President, Strategic Accounts is responsible for leading Evolent ’s strategic client relationships, driving retention and growth, and ensuring measurable value for clients and Evolent . This leader serves as a trusted advisor to senior client executives and partners across clinical, operational, product, technology, finance, and commercial teams to execute account strategies, expand relationships, and deliver strong client and business outcomes. What You Will Be Doing Strategic Account Leadership
Lead Evolent ’s strategically important client relationship(s)
Develop and execute multi-year account strategies aligned with client priorities and Evolent ’s business objectives
Build trusted relationships with C-suite and senior client leaders
Serve as the executive escalation point for significant client opportunities, risks, and performance issues
Retention & Growth
Drive client retention, renewals, contract extensions, and expansion opportunities
Identify opportunities to broaden Evolent ’s solutions within existing relationships
Lead strategic commercial discussions in partnership with Growth, Finance, Legal, Product, and other stakeholders
Maintain visibility into account health, competitive risks, and growth opportunities
Client Value & Execution
Ensure Evolent delivers measurable clinical, operational, and financial value and clearly communicate this value to clients
Partner with internal leaders to address performance gaps and advance client priorities
Mobilize cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues and execute strategic initiatives
Bring the voice of the customer into Evolent ’s product, operating, and strategic priorities
Leadership
Lead and develop a high-performing Strategic Accounts team
Establish clear expectations for executive relationship management, commercial discipline, and client accountability
Build organizational capability and succession across the Strategic Accounts function
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and client excellence
The Experience We Prefer
Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare administration, finance, or related field; advanced degree preferred
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare, managed care, healthcare services, or a related field
Significant experience leading complex strategic relationships with health plans or other healthcare organizations
Demonstrated success driving client retention, renewals, expansion, and growth
Strong understanding of payer economics, healthcare operations, and value-based care
Experience leading complex negotiations and managing account economics
Proven ability to influence and execute across highly matrixed organizations
Strong financial and commercial acumen
Demonstrated success leading and developing senior client-facing teams
Exceptional executive presence, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
To ensure a secure hiring process we have implemented several identity verification steps, including submission of a government issued photo ID. We conduct identity verification during interviews, and final interviews may require onsite attendance. All candidates must complete a comprehensive background check, in-person I-9 verification, and may be subject to drug screening prior to employment. The use of artificial intelligence tools during interviews is prohibited and monitored. will result in immediate from consideration. Technical Requirements: We require that all employees have the following technical capability at their home: High speed internet over 10 Mbps and, specifically for all call center employees, the ability to plug in directly to the home internet router. Evolent is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. If you need reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this website, please contact for further assistance. The expected base salary/wage range for this position is $190,000-200,000. As part of our total compensation package, Evolent is proud to offer comprehensive benefits (including health insurance benefits) to qualifying employees. All compensation determinations are based on the skills and experience required for the position and commensurate with experience of selected individuals, which may vary above and below the stated amounts. Originally posted on Himalayas