Director of Oncology Performance

Your Future Evolves Here Evolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for individuals facing the most complex and costly health conditions. Our approach connects fragmented healthcare pieces to ensure compassionate care for every individual. At Evolent, we prioritize work/life balance, offering our employees the flexibility to shape their work around life's demands. We believe everyone excels when supported in their personal lives, with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion across the organization. Join Evolent for the mission. Stay for the culture. Lead the Transformation in Oncology Care Join us as a Medical Director in Oncology Performance at Evolent, where you will play a vital role in advancing and redefining cancer care delivery. This position is essential for promoting value-based care models that focus on clinical excellence and prioritize patient-centered outcomes. Collaborate with top clinicians, influence care pathways, and drive innovation in this critical area of healthcare. If you are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in oncology, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose. What You'll Be Doing Your role will integrate clinical oncology expertise with a focus on value-based strategy and transformation. This position emphasizes collaborative engagement and innovation rather than prioritizing volume like traditional medical review roles. Core Responsibilities Team Leadership & Performance Management Lead and manage a team of medical oncologists in reviewing oncology cases. Establish performance expectations, monitor quality and efficiency, and coach team members for professional growth. Drive accountability while fostering a culture of collaboration, clinical rigor, and continuous improvement. Practice & Physician Engagement Engage actively with oncology practices, sharing best clinical practices and promoting evidence-based pathway adoption. Build trusted relationships to encourage sustainable behavior changes for improved patient outcomes. Support initiatives aimed at reducing unwarranted variation and enhancing care quality. Internal Strategy & Value Initiatives Collaborate with clinical leadership to design and implement new value initiatives in oncology. Provide insights on innovation opportunities and models of care that will foster transformation in specialty treatment. Partner with operational teams to assess the impact of interventions and identify opportunities for improvement. Participate in audits to ensure accurate advance payment model payouts aligned with clinical documentation and performance metrics. Compliance & Quality Ensure reviews and engagements comply with URAC, NCQA, and internal quality standards. Document clinical decisions and peer interactions promptly and accurately. Participate in training and maintain inter-rater reliability processes. Qualifications MD/DO/MBBS with board certification in Medical Oncology. A minimum of five (5) years' post-residency experience, with recent clinical practice preferred. Current, unrestricted medical license (multiple state licenses preferred or willingness to obtain). Proven leadership in practice transformation, clinical operations, people management, and clinical quality improvement. Exceptional communication, collaboration, and organizational skills with a proven track record of influencing physician practices. Energetic and passionate about shaping the future of oncology care delivery. Not under sanction or exclusion from Medicare/Medicaid programs. To ensure a secure hiring process, we conduct several identity verification steps, including the submission of a government-issued photo ID. Comprehensive background checks, in-person I-9 verification, and possible drug screening may be required prior to employment. Misrepresentation will result in immediate disqualification. Technical Requirements: Employees must have high-speed internet over 10 Mbps, with the ability to connect directly to the home router, to meet technical requirements. Evolent is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. For reasonable accommodations to access information on our website, please reach out for assistance. The expected base salary for this position ranges from $270,000 to $340,000, with eligibility for performance-based bonuses. Our total compensation package includes comprehensive benefits, such as health insurance. Compensation will be determined based on skills and experience. If your ideal job isn't posted, please share your contact information and resume, and we will reach out if something suitable becomes available!

Created: 2026-03-06