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How much do director network development jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for director network development in Texas is $92,459.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,276.00 and $112,127.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a director of network development do?

A director of network development oversees the expansion and management of an organization's network, which may include healthcare, telecommunications, or business sectors. They develop strategies to build partnerships, negotiate contracts, and ensure network growth aligns with organizational goals, often requiring strong leadership, negotiation skills, and industry knowledge.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director network development, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director of Network Development, you need expertise in healthcare network strategy, contract negotiation, and provider relations, typically supported by a bachelor’s or master’s degree in healthcare administration or a related field. Familiarity with provider management software, healthcare analytics tools, and regulatory compliance systems is essential. Strong leadership, relationship-building, and analytical thinking distinguish top performers in this role. These skills ensure effective expansion and management of provider networks, driving organizational growth and maintaining high standards of care.

What are the primary challenges faced by a director network development when expanding provider networks?

One of the main challenges for a Director of Network Development is balancing the need for broad network coverage with maintaining high-quality, cost-effective provider partnerships. Negotiating contracts that meet both organizational goals and provider expectations can be complex, especially in competitive markets. Additionally, staying compliant with regulatory requirements and adapting to changes in healthcare delivery models are ongoing considerations. Effective collaboration with internal teams, such as legal, credentialing, and analytics, is essential to ensure successful network expansion.
What are the most commonly searched types of Network Development jobs in Texas? The most popular types of Network Development jobs in Texas are:
Infographic showing various Director Network Development job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,459 per year, or $44.5 per hour.

Vice President Network Development - Southwest Region

Curative HR LLC

Austin, TX • Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago


Job description

About Curative

Curative is building the future of health insurance with a first-of-its-kind employer-based plan designed to remove financial barriers and make care truly accessible: one monthly premium with $0 copays and $0 deductibles*. Backed by our recent $150M in Series B funding and valuation at $1.275B, Curative is scaling rapidly and investing in AI-powered service, deeper member engagement, and a smart network designed for today's workforce.

Our north star guides everything we do: healthcare only works when people can actually use it. That belief drives every decision we make: from how we design our plan, support our members, to how we collaborate as a team.

If you want to do meaningful work with a team that moves fast, experiments boldly, and cares deeply, Curative is the place to do it. We're growing fast and looking for teammates who want to help transform health insurance for the better.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead the network development for a state or group of states. Assure that Curative develops and maintains a network that is very competitive with the larger health plans.
  • Hire, train and direct a group of negotiators contracting with providers across the state(s) and maintaining key provider relationships.
  • Lead and complete negotiations with the largest health systems in the geography that result in very competitive contracts with those health systems
  • Maintain network regulatory compliance in state(s)
  • Manage the most critical provider relationships in the geography to make and keep
  • Curative competitive with the larger health plans in terms of unit costs
  • Work collaboratively with all internal departments to assure that the state's network strategy and priorities are fully aligned with Curative's growth and profitability objectives.
  • Understand all clinical specialties to ensure contract terms and conditions address the coding structures which are most impacted by negotiations
  • Identify and manage initiatives that improve total medical cost and quality; including renegotiation of existing agreements
  • Prepare, analyze, review, and project financial impact of high spend or increasingly complex provider contracts and alternate contract terms

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field, including 15+ years of work experience beyond degree within provider contracting and/or health insurance
  • Superior problem solving, decision-making, negotiating skills, contract language and financial acumen
  • Experience with complex Hospital / Health Systems, Large Physician Groups and
  • Ancillary provider contracting and negotiations
  • Experience in developing and managing key provider relationships including senior executives
  • The ability to influence both sales and provider audiences through strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with formal presentations
  • Customer centric and interpersonal skills are required
  • Remote with occasional travel (5-10%)
  • Existing relationships with Major Health Systems and Large Physician Groups in major state(s)

Perks & Benefits 

  • Curative Health Plan (100% employer-covered medical premiums for you and 50% coverage for dependents on the base plan.)

    • $0 copays and $0 deductibles (with completion of our Baseline Visit )

    • Preventive and primary care built in

    • Mental health support (Rula, Televero, Two Chairs, Recovery Unplugged)

    • One-on-one care navigation

    • Chronic condition programs (diabetes, weight, hypertension)

    • Maternity and family planning support

    • 24/7/365 Curative Telehealth

    • Pharmacy benefits 

  • Comprehensive dental and vision coverage

  • Employer-provided life and disability coverage with additional supplemental options

  • Flexible spending accounts 

  • Generous PTO policy plus 11 paid annual company holidays

  • 401K for full-time employees

  • Generous Up to 8-12 weeks paid parental leave, based on role eligibility.