Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Enterprise Growth

We are seeking an accomplished Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Enterprise Growth to lead the expansion of our innovative preventive health care platform. This is a pivotal leadership role requiring a proven executive who can build credibility at the C-suite and Board level while architecting complex, multi-stakeholder partnerships that transform organizational health outcomes.

The ideal candidate brings deep domain expertise from the employee benefits, health plan, wellness technology, or healthcare services sector, with a track record of opening doors that others cannot, navigating sophisticated buying committees, and closing seven-figure strategic partnerships that create long-term enterprise value.

This is not a transactional sales role—this is an executive position for someone who shapes markets, influences industry direction, and builds transformational partnerships that redefine how organizations approach preventive health and total cost of care management.

Preventive health care represents one of the fastest-growing segments in the employer-sponsored benefits market, driven by unsustainable healthcare cost inflation, evolving regulatory frameworks, and increasing C-suite recognition that traditional reactive care models are failing both employees and bottom lines.

Our platform addresses this inflection point by delivering measurable ROI through:

• Reduced healthcare claims costs (20-35% reduction in downstream utilization)

• Improved workforce productivity through early intervention and chronic condition management

• Enhanced talent attraction and retention via differentiated benefits offerings

• Compliance support for evolving wellness and preventive care regulations

As VP of Strategic Partnerships, you will:

• Define and execute the go-to-market strategy for enterprise and strategic accounts

• Establish market presence and thought leadership within the benefits consulting, health plan, and employer communities

• Build executive relationships with Chief Human Resources Officers, Chief Financial Officers, Benefits Directors, and Total Rewards leaders

• Shape product evolution by bringing market intelligence and strategic client feedback to our innovation roadmap

• Create referenceable success stories that establish our platform as the category leader in preventive health solutions

This role reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and will have significant influence over company strategy, product direction, and long-term growth initiatives.

• Architect and execute a comprehensive enterprise growth strategy targeting Fortune 1000 companies, mid-market employers (500+ employees), large health systems, and national benefits consulting firms

• Identify and prioritize high-value market segments based on industry vertical, geographic concentration, benefits philosophy, and strategic fit

• Build and leverage relationships with top-tier benefits consulting firms (Mercer, Aon, WTW, Gallagher, Hub, etc.) to establish channel partnerships and drive referral networks

• Develop thought leadership positioning through speaking engagements, white papers, industry conference participation, and media engagement

• Serve as the external face of the organization within the preventive health and benefits innovation ecosystem

• Cultivate C-suite and senior executive relationships with decision-makers and influencers across HR, Finance, Operations, and Risk Management

• Navigate complex, multi-stakeholder buying processes involving benefits committees, finance teams, legal/compliance, wellness committees, and executive leadership

• Conduct executive-level consultations that position preventive health as a strategic imperative aligned with organizational objectives (cost containment, talent strategy, ESG/wellness commitments, productivity enhancement)

• Build trust-based advisory relationships that position you as a strategic partner, not a vendor

• Leverage industry credibility and professional network to accelerate market entry and relationship development

• Lead comprehensive needs assessments to understand each organization's unique challenges, population health profile, benefits philosophy, and financial objectives

• Design customized preventive health solutions incorporating clinical programming, engagement strategies, incentive design, communications planning, and measurement frameworks

• Develop compelling business cases quantifying ROI through claims cost reduction, productivity gains, absenteeism/presenteeism improvement, and risk mitigation

• Collaborate with clinical, operations, and customer success teams to ensure solution feasibility and exceptional implementation quality

• Present to Boards, Executive Committees, and Benefits Committees with data-driven recommendations and strategic rationale

• Manage complex, extended sales cycles (typically 6-18 months for enterprise accounts) with multiple touchpoints, stakeholders, and decision gates

• Lead contract negotiations balancing client needs, competitive positioning, and company financial objectives

• Coordinate cross-functional teams (legal, finance, clinical, operations, technology) to support deal closure and client onboarding

• Maintain ongoing strategic relationships with key accounts to identify expansion opportunities, ensure satisfaction, and generate referrals and case studies

• Serve as executive sponsor for strategic accounts during implementation and first year of partnership

• Monitor healthcare policy developments, regulatory changes, market trends, and competitive dynamics affecting preventive health and employer benefits

• Provide strategic input to product development, pricing strategy, and go-to-market positioning based on market feedback and competitive intelligence

• Identify emerging opportunities in adjacent markets (health plans, provider organizations, public sector, international expansion)

• Contribute to strategic planning, market positioning, and long-term growth initiatives at the executive level

• Achieve annual partnership and revenue targets aligned with company growth objectives

• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities using disciplined opportunity management and forecasting practices

• Mentor and collaborate with junior business development team members (as organization scales)

• Model best practices in consultative selling, executive engagement, and strategic partnership development

• Represent the organization with professionalism, integrity, and strategic acumen in all market interactions

• 10+ years of progressive experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or consultative sales within the employee benefits, health insurance, wellness technology, healthcare services, or related sectors

• Proven track record of securing and managing enterprise relationships (1,000+ employees) with contract values exceeding $500K annually

• Demonstrated success navigating complex B2B sales cycles involving C-suite decision-makers, cross-functional buying committees, and extended evaluation processes

• Deep understanding of the employer-sponsored benefits ecosystem, including health plan design, wellness programs, population health management, and total cost of care strategies

• Established network of relationships within the HR, benefits, and total rewards community (CHROs, Benefits Directors, Total Rewards leaders, wellness executives)

• Executive presence and gravitas that commands respect in C-suite and Board-level conversations

• Strategic thinking: Ability to see around corners, identify market opportunities, and develop innovative approaches to market entry and partnership development

• Consultative methodology: Expertise in needs-based selling, value engineering, ROI quantification, and solution design

• Executive communication: Exceptional presentation skills with ability to distill complex healthcare concepts into compelling business narratives for non-clinical audiences

• Relationship intelligence: Natural relationship builder with high emotional intelligence, active listening skills, and ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders

• Business acumen: Strong understanding of healthcare economics, employer cost drivers, benefits strategy, and organizational decision-making processes

• Negotiation excellence: Sophisticated negotiation skills balancing client needs, competitive dynamics, and company objectives

• Results orientation: Self-directed, goal-driven executive with track record of consistently exceeding targets

• Technological proficiency: Comfortable with CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred), Microsoft Office suite, virtual presentation tools, and data-driven pipeline management

• Deep familiarity with preventive health services, including biometric screenings, health risk assessments, chronic condition management, care navigation, and population health strategies

• Understanding of healthcare regulatory environment including ACA wellness program regulations, HIPAA, ERISA, and state-specific requirements

• Knowledge of benefits consulting landscape and how strategic partnerships are developed with consulting firms

• Awareness of competitive landscape including wellness vendors, health engagement platforms, virtual care providers, and health plan preventive services

• Insight into healthcare cost trends and employer strategies for managing total cost of care

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MHA, MPH, or related) strongly preferred

• Industry certifications (CEBS, GBA, RHU, REBC) valued but not required

• Prior experience with preventive health platforms, virtual care solutions, population health management companies, or value-based care organizations

• Established relationships with national benefits consulting firms and ability to leverage these for accelerated market development

• Track record in high-growth healthcare technology or services companies navigating rapid scaling and market expansion

• Experience serving on industry advisory boards, speaking at national conferences, or contributing thought leadership to industry publications

• Success developing and executing channel partnership strategies (brokers, consultants, health plans, or technology partners)

• Market reputation as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert in preventive health, wellness innovation, or benefits strategy

• Rolodex of C-suite and senior executive relationships that can be leveraged for market entry and strategic introductions

• Entrepreneurial mindset comfortable with ambiguity, willing to roll up sleeves, and excited by the opportunity to build something transformational

• Passion for preventive health and genuine belief that early intervention and proactive care can transform lives and organizations

• Cultural fit with our values of innovation, integrity, client partnership, and evidence-based solutions

• Highly competitive base salary commensurate with experience and market positioning ($150K-$225K+ depending on qualifications)

• Uncapped commission structure with significant upside potential for exceeding targets

• Performance-based bonuses tied to strategic objectives and company milestones

• Equity participation (stock options or phantom equity) provides meaningful ownership in our growth story

• Executive leadership role with direct CEO reporting relationship and strategic influence over company direction

• Opportunity to build and eventually lead a business development organization as we scale

• Thought leadership platform, including speaking opportunities, white paper authorship, and industry conference participation

• Access to industry networks and professional development opportunities

• Meaningful impact on population health outcomes and healthcare cost sustainability

• Flexible work arrangement

• Collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on innovation and measurable impact

• Supportive, cross-functional team including clinical experts, data scientists, operations professionals, and customer success specialists

• Resources and autonomy to execute your strategy with executive-level empowerment

• Ground-floor opportunity to shape a category-defining preventive health platform during a critical growth phase

• Clear path to expanded leadership responsibilities (Chief Revenue Officer, Chief Commercial Officer, or Chief Partnership Officer) as the organization scales

• Industry visibility and career acceleration through association with a fast-growing, innovative healthcare company

• Exit opportunity potential through strategic partnership, acquisition, or public market event

We are at an inflection point in the preventive health market. Organizations are recognizing that traditional, reactive healthcare models are unsustainable, and forward-thinking leaders are seeking differentiated solutions that demonstrably improve outcomes while reducing costs.

This is your opportunity to join that transformation at the ground level, build something extraordinary, and establish yourself as a market leader in one of healthcare's most dynamic segments.

If you are an accomplished benefits industry executive ready to leverage your relationships, expertise, and strategic acumen to build transformational partnerships and shape a market, we want to hear from you.

Please submit:

• Resume/CV highlighting relevant enterprise partnerships and strategic accomplishments

• Cover letter describing your approach to building executive relationships and why preventive health represents a compelling opportunity

• References (to be contacted only after mutual interest is established)