Medical Director, Medical Oncology Performance at Evolent Health

Your Future Evolves HereEvolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for people with most complex and costly health conditions. Working across specialties and primary care we seek to connect the pieces of fragmented health care system and ensure people get the same level of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones.Evolent employees enjoy work/life balance the flexibility to suit their work to their lives and autonomy they need to get things done. We believe that people do their best work when theyre supported to live their best lives and when they feel welcome to bring their whole selves to work. Thats one reason why diversity and inclusion are core to our business.Join Evolent for the mission. Stay for the culture.What Youll Be Doing:Location Focus: Pittsburgh & PennsylvaniaYour Future Evolves HereEvolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for people with the most complex and costly health conditions. Working across specialties and primary care we connect the pieces of a fragmented health care system to ensure people receive the same level of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones.Join Evolent for the mission. Stay for the culture.Lead the Transformation in Oncology CareAt Evolent were redefining how care is delivered for individuals facing cancer. As a Performance Suite Medical Director in Medical Oncology you will play a pivotal role in advancing value-based care models that prioritize clinical excellence patient-centered outcomes and system-wide impact. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with top-tier clinicians influence care pathways and drive innovation in one of the most critical areas of health care. If youre passionate about making a measurable difference in oncology this is your platform to lead with purpose.What Youll Be DoingIn this role you will combine your clinical oncology expertise with a focus on value-based strategy and transformation. Unlike traditional medical review roles that emphasize volume throughput this position integrates utilization management with collaborative engagement and innovation.Core ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & Performance ManagementLead and manage a team of medical oncologists responsible for reviewing oncology cases.Establish clear performance expectations monitor quality and efficiency and provide coaching to support professional growth.Drive accountability across the team while fostering a culture of collaboration clinical rigor and continuous improvement.Practice & Physician EngagementActively participate in engagement sessions with oncology practices sharing best clinical practices and supporting broader adoption of evidence-based pathways.Foster trusted peer relationships with oncologists to encourage sustainable behavior change that improves patient outcomes.Support practice-level transformation initiatives that reduce unwarranted variation and enhance quality.Internal Strategy & Value InitiativesCollaborate with Evolents clinical leadership on the design build and execution of new value initiatives in oncology.Provide input on innovation opportunities clinical algorithms and models of care that support transformation in specialty care.Partner with operational and analytic teams to assess the impact of interventions and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.Participate in audit processes to validate accuracy of advance payment model payouts ensuring alignment with clinical documentation performance metrics and contractual expectations.Compliance & QualityEnsure all reviews and engagements align with URAC NCQA and internal quality standards.Document peer interactions and clinical decisions in a timely and accurate manner.Participate in training and inter-rater reliability processes.QualificationsMD/DO/MBBS with board certification in Medical Oncology.Minimum five (5) years post-residency experience with active clinical practice preferred within the past 2 years.Current unrestricted medical license (multiple state licenses preferred or willingness to obtain).Demonstrated leadership in practice transformation clinical operations people management value-based care or clinical quality improvement.Strong communication collaboration and organizational skills with proven ability to influence physician behavior.Energetic curious 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 have implemented several identity verification steps including submission of a government issued photo ID. We conduct identity verification during interviews and final interviews may require onsite attendance. All candidates must complete a comprehensive background check in-person I-9 verification and may be subject to drug screening prior to employment. The use of artificial intelligence tools during interviews is prohibited and monitored. Misrepresentation will result in immediate disqualification from consideration.Technical Requirements: We require that all employees have the following technical capability at their home: High speed internet over 10 Mbps and specifically for all call center employees the ability to plug in directly to the home internet router. These at-home technical requirements are subject to change with any scheduled re-opening of our office locations.Evolent is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or disability status. If you need reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this website please contact for further assistance.The expected base salary/wage range for this position is $270000- $340000 (location specific). This position is also eligible for a bonus component that would be dependent on pre-defined performance factors. As part of our total compensation package Evolent is proud to offer comprehensive benefits (including health insurance benefits) to qualifying employees. All compensation determinations are based on the skills and experience required for the position and commensurate with experience of selected individuals which may vary above and below the stated amounts.Required Experience:Director Key Skills EMR Systems,Post Residency Experience,Occupational Health Experience,Clinical Research,Managed Care,Primary Care Experience,Medical Management,Utilization Management,Clinical Development,Clinical Trials,Leadership Experience,Medicare Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1