Cigna Healthcare is a global health service company dedicated to transforming healthcare. With roots in the U.S. and operations in over 30 countries, we serve more than 180 million customers and patients worldwide. Ranked 13th on the Fortune 500 in 2025, Cigna is recognized as one of the most trusted and influential names in the industry.

Our mission is to improve the health, well being, and peace of mind of those we serve.

You’ll join a globally recognized organization where trust, clear communication, and a positive culture shape how we work. Our leaders are consistent, approachable, and supportive, helping you maintain balance while doing meaningful work.

We look for people who thrive in collaborative environments, care about meaningful change, and want to grow in a company that puts people first. At Cigna Healthcare, your work contributes to better care experiences and supports customers through important moments in their lives.

As a Provider Contracting Specialist, you support the strength and sustainability of Cigna’s healthcare provider network by managing complex contracting activities and negotiations. You operate with a high degree of autonomy in a fast‑paced, evolving environment where priorities may shift, while consistently following work through to completion.

Your work directly impacts provider relationships, financial outcomes, and the overall provider experience across the assigned region.

Lead complex provider contracting assignments and negotiations that support access, affordability, and compliance across the network.

Analyze, model, and project the financial impact of provider agreements and alternative contract structures to inform sound decision making.

Partner closely with the Provider Relations team to support a smooth and consistent provider journey.

Draft, negotiate, and manage individual provider agreements with healthcare providers and third‑party administrators.

Ensure accurate administration and ongoing management of contracts, maintaining alignment with contracting guidelines and policies.

Monitor contract performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement using data‑driven insights.

Contribute to process improvements, contracting models, and knowledge sharing, while supporting and guiding junior team members.

A university degree or equivalent practical experience.

2–3 years of relevant experience in provider contracting, healthcare, insurance, or a closely related field.

Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and responding effectively to time‑sensitive work.

Full professional proficiency in English, German and Dutch.

Willingness to travel up to 20% as business needs require.

Clear and confident communication, both written and verbal

Strong negotiation and influencing capability

Sound professional judgment when working autonomously

Collaboration across functions and geographically dispersed teams

Comfort working in changing, fast‑moving environments

Provider contracting and agreement management

Financial analysis and contract impact assessment

Data mining and critical thinking to support business decisions

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and Visio

Additional language proficiency beyond English and German

Strong knowledge of regional healthcare providers, TPAs, and market dynamics

Experience working in complex, matrixed organizations

2–3 years of relevant experience in provider contracting, healthcare, insurance, or a closely related field.

Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and responding effectively to time‑sensitive work.

Full professional proficiency in English, German and Dutch.

Willingness to travel up to 20% as business needs required

Soft Skills

Clear and confident communication, both written and verbal

Strong negotiation and influencing capability

Sound professional judgment when working autonomously

Collaboration across functions and geographically dispersed teams

Comfort working in changing, fast‑moving environments

Technical / Functional Skills

Provider contracting and agreement management

Financial analysis and contract impact assessment

Data mining and critical thinking to support business decisions

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and Visio

Nice to Have

Additional language proficiency beyond English and German

Strong knowledge of regional healthcare providers, TPAs, and market dynamics

Experience working in complex, matrixed organizations

Multicultural and hybrid working environment

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Wellbeing Benefits

Educational Development Program