Director of Managed Care Contracting

Akido builds AI-powered doctors. Akido is the first AI-native care provider, combining cutting-edge technology with a nationwide medical network to address America’s physician shortage and make exceptional healthcare universal. Its AI empowers doctors to deliver faster, more accurate, and more compassionate care.

Serving 500K+ patients across California, Rhode Island, and New York, Akido offers primary and specialty care in 26 specialties—from serving unhoused communities in Los Angeles to ride-share drivers in New York.

Founded in 2015 (YC W15), Akido is expanding its risk-bearing care models and scaling ScopeAI, its breakthrough clinical AI platform. Read more about Akido’s $60M Series B. More info at Akidolabs.com.

The Opportunity

The Director of Managed Care Contracting manages Akido's payer and provider contracting activities, including drafting, negotiating, and administering managed care agreements. This role serves as a key liaison between Akido and health plan representatives, ensuring effective communication and timely resolution of contract-related issues. The Director of Managed Care Contracting works independently on complex contracting matters and collaborates with internal stakeholders to operationalize contract terms.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze and review payer contracts to assist legal counsel with contract negotiations.

• Draft, redline, and negotiate managed care agreements with payers and provider groups under delegated and non-delegated arrangements.

• Manage the full contract lifecycle including execution, amendments, renewals, and terminations.

• Act as liaison between payers and internal departments within Akido to ensure effective communication.

• Facilitate problem resolution for issues that arise between Akido and payers, and coordinate with revenue cycle teams to address payment variance, denials, and other payment issues.

• Represent Akido in JOC meetings with payers.

• Provide written communication to Akido management to ensure applicable staff is properly notified of specific parameters as defined in contracts.

• Coordinate with Finance and Legal departments to ensure timely and accurate data analysis on prepaid contracts.

• Ensure contracts comply with regulatory requirements and applicable state and federal regulations.

• Maintain contract database and ensure accurate documentation of all agreement terms, rates, and key dates.

• Support special projects as requested by leadership.

• Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree required (healthcare administration, business, or related field preferred).

• 5+ years of managed care contracting experience, preferably with a health plan, IPA, MSO, or provider group in California.

• Strong understanding of delegated model arrangements, capitation, and prepaid reimbursement structures.

• Familiarity with California regulatory requirements (DMHC, Knox-Keene Act).

• Ability to analyze, interpret, and summarize medical contracts and health maintenance agreements.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to write reports, correspondence, and memos.

• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines.

• Proficient in contract management systems and Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Stock-options package

• Health benefits include medical, dental and vision

• 401K

• Long-term disability

• Unlimited PTO

• Life insurance

• Paid Leave Program

Salary range
$120,000—$170,000 USD

Akido Labs, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage qualified applicants of every background, ability, and life experience to contact us about appropriate employment opportunities.