Manager - Network Quality and Management

*** Candidates must live in NJ, NYC or Philly are for consideration*** Manager, Network Quality & Management Position Summary The Manager of Network Quality & Management leads a dedicated team responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with clinicians, hospitals, and healthcare providers while ensuring clinical quality standards, regulatory compliance, and continuous performance improvement across the provider network. The clinical strategy and oversight are provided by the Manager, who serves as a clinical leader and strategic advisor. Routine provider relations and operational tasks are executed by non-clinical provider relations associates under the Director's clinical guidance. This position leverages clinical expertise to oversee quality initiatives, establish clinical performance benchmarks, credential clinical providers, and guide both clinical and administrative staff to achieve high standards of clinical care and network performance. This is a fast-paced, multifaceted role requiring clinical judgment, strong communication with clinicians, and the ability to manage competing priorities across quality improvement, network development, and regulatory compliance. The Manager will spend significant time building trust-based relationships with clinicians and clinical leaders directly, both virtually and in person, while leveraging clinical expertise, quality data, and performance analytics to identify opportunities for clinical excellence, network expansion, and strategic partnerships. Reports to: VP of Network Management and Strategy Primary Responsibilities Clinical Network Development & Quality Management Develop and implement quality standards and network management strategies that drive clinician engagement, network growth, and retention across current and prospective service areas Build and maintain trust-based relationships with clinicians, clinical leaders, and healthcare providers; serve as a liaison to understand practice patterns, clinical concerns, and needs Partner with clinicians and clinical leaders to establish clinical quality improvement initiatives, benchmark clinical performance against best practices and standards, and identify gaps in clinical capabilities or service offerings Conduct regular onsite clinical assessments with providers, utilizing clinical expertise and performance data to determine priority visits based on quality metrics, clinical outcomes, utilization patterns, member experience, and regulatory compliance indicators Represent the organization as a clinical subject matter expert in provider meetings, regulatory forums, clinical conferences, and key healthcare events; position the organization for network expansion into new service areas and states (minimum 25% travel) Lead and facilitate clinical meetings with providers, medical groups, clinical advisory committees, and regulatory representatives using clinical knowledge to drive discussions Attend key provider conferences…