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Opportunity Overview:  We are seeking a Payer Strategy Director to join our Growth team. In this role, you will partner closely with the sales, implementation, and product  to lead the process to help prospects develop the strategy and business case for UM transformation. This is an opportunity to partner directly with health plan executives and play a critical role in shaping and closing transformative partnerships that drive Cohere's growth strategy! What you’ll do: Become an expert on market and technology trends impacting utilization management and related clinical functions within health plans (e.g., care management, digital health, value-based care, interoperability, etc.) Engage with payer executives as a thought partner, advising them on market trends, best practices, and opportunities to drive more business value from their UM function Serve as a Cohere SME on sales calls with payer executives, capable of leading demonstrations and speaking to the value and differentiation of the Cohere platform Lead consultative process to scope client partnerships and help prospects develop the strategy and business case for UM transformation Contribute to growth function by identifying opportunities to improve our internal processes and deliverables to build a scalable and high impact enterprise sales model What you’ll need: 7-10 years of experience in similar role for a health-tech company, healthcare consulting, or health plan Deep experience selling into, or working with, health insurance plans across different lines of business Understanding of health plan technology systems and workflows (e.g., core claims platforms, CM/UM systems, claims data, analytics, etc.) Exceptional verbal and written communications skills Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical ability. Experience with financial analysis and return on investment modeling Customer-orientation and start-up ready mindset; comfortable with ambiguity Highly collaborative and experience participating in team-led sales models  Experience working with cross-functional teams; project management experience a plus Willing to travel to prospect meetings Deep experience selling into, or working with, health insurance plans across different lines of business a plus Demonstrated success in complex sales of complex enterprise technology platforms a plus Graduate degree in relevant field (e.g., MBA, MPH, etc.) a plus   Pay & Perks: 💻 Fully remote opportunity with about 10% travel 🩺 Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program  📈 401K retirement plan with company match; flexible spending and health savings account  🏝️ Flex Time Off + company holidays 👶 Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave  🐶 Pet insurance   The salary range for this position is $180,000 to $190,000 annually; as part of a total benefits package which includes health insurance, 401k and bonus. In accordance with state applicable laws, Cohere is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. Individual pay decisions are ultimately based on a number of factors, including but not limited to qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and internal alignment.    Interview Process*: Connect with Talent Acquisition for a Preliminary Phone Screening Meet your Hiring Manager! Case Study Behavioral Interview(s) *Subject to change   About Cohere Health: Cohere Health’s clinical intelligence platform and agentic AI-powered solutions connect health plans’ strategic goals and providers’ needs, optimizing the speed, cost, and quality of care. With an enterprise approach that streamlines payer-provider decision-making across the care continuum–including policy, prior authorization, payment accuracy, and more–the company improves collaboration and reduce