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
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