Maricela Sanchez

Head of Health Care Payer Strategy @ Walmart | Recognized as Crain’s Chicago Business Notable Leaders ‘24 | Remibursement | Payer Relations Contracting | Partnerships | Market Access | Trade Relations | Regulatory

Role
Senior Director, Payer Strategy and Relations at Walmart
Location
Chicago, IL, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Maricela Sanchez

Senior healthcare strategy leader with deep experience across payer, PBM, and healthcare services, specializing in enterprise strategy, pricing and contracting, and complex market transformation.I have led large-scale negotiations, defined network and pricing strategies, alternate reimbursement models and partnered closely with executive leadership to shape initiatives that balance growth, margin, and long-term competitiveness in highly regulated environments. My work sits at the intersection of strategy, market dynamics, regulation, and execution ensuring ideas move from concept to real business impact.Known for asking the hard questions and connecting the missing dots, I bring a practical, outcome-driven approach to business evolution. I thrive in ambiguity, build trusted partnerships across organizations, and focus on strategies that create durable advantage not just short-term wins.I’m motivated by opportunities where strategy drives real change, shapes how organizations operate, and positions them to win in evolving markets.

Experience

  1. Senior Director, Payer Strategy and Relations

    Walmart

    Nov 2024 — Present · US

Education

  • DePaul Driehaus College of Business

    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Strategy

    2016 — 2019

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