VP of Commercial Partnerships

Your North Star

Architect, lead, and scale Pomelo’s commercial partnerships to expand our reach across the commercial payer landscape nationwide.

What You'll Do

• Hire, mentor, and lead a team of Partnership Leads to achieve and exceed growth goals specifically within the commercial payer market
• Develop and operationalize our commercial go-to-market strategy, focusing on partnership structures that align with commercial payer incentives and member engagement goals
• Forecast and report on partnership development performance, focusing on the complex, relationship-driven nature of commercial contracting
• Establish clear metrics and accountability for the full partnership lifecycle, from initial BD outreach and strategic alignment through to final contract execution
• Refine and articulate Pomelo’s value proposition to differentiate our model in a competitive commercial landscape
• Support the team in navigating the intricate organizational hierarchies of national and regional commercial plans to accelerate partnership velocity
• Monitor commercial health trends, including shifts in fully-insured vs. self-insured dynamics and private-sector value-based care evolution
• Represent Pomelo externally at major industry conferences and partnership summits to build long-term relationships with key commercial stakeholders

Who You Are

• 15+ years of experience in business development or strategic partnerships, with bonus points for direct experience in commercial payer partnerships and private sector healthcare
• 4+ years of experience leading high-performing BD or partnership teams
• A proven track record of building complex, long-term partnerships with large enterprises rather than transactional sales
• A leader who can hire and retain talent capable of navigating the nuanced, high-level negotiations inherent in the commercial sector
• Strong accountability for growth KPIs with a command of partnership metrics and lifecycle management

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their families
• High deductible Health Plans with Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Equity grant participation
• 401(k) program
• Competitive vacation policy
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Fully remote work flexibility (within the US)

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this role is $210,000-$220,000. This role is also eligible for variable compensation, with expected on-target earnings of $420,000-$440,000, and equity, giving you an ownership stake in Pomelo’s mission. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, competencies, and certifications.