VP of Commercial Partnerships

About us

At Pomelo Care, we are redefining the healthcare journey for women and children. As the leading virtual medical practice in our field, we provide a continuous circle of support—from the first steps of family building and the complexities of pregnancy to the nuances of postpartum, pediatric, and midlife care. We aren't just a clinic; we are a multidisciplinary engine of clinicians, engineers, and problem-solvers dedicated to closing the gaps in traditional care. By leveraging a high-touch, technology-driven platform, we identify risks early and deliver deeply personalized, 24/7 virtual care. We are here to prove that better data and patient-centered care lead to better outcomes, raising the standard of care for families nationwide.

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

The VP of Commercial Partnerships will lead a team of Strategic Partnerships Directors, responsible for driving new strategic relationships with commercial payers. Unlike a traditional sales role, you will focus on strategic business development, identifying opportunities to integrate Pomelo’s care model into commercial benefit designs. You will be accountable for your team’s performance against growth goals by hiring a high-performing team that understands the nuances of the commercial payer market, employer-sponsored health trends, and value-based contracting.

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

Why you should join our team

By joining Pomelo, you will get in on the ground floor of a fast-moving, well-funded, and mission-driven startup that always puts the patient first. You will learn, grow and be challenged, and have fun with your team while doing it.

We strive to create an environment where employees from all backgrounds are respected. We also offer:

• Competitive healthcare benefits

• Generous equity compensation

• Unlimited vacation

• Membership in the First Round Network (a curated and confidential community with events, guides, thousands of Q&A questions, and opportunities for 1-1 mentorship)

At Pomelo, we are committed to hiring the best team to improve outcomes for all mothers and babies, regardless of their background. We need diverse perspectives to reflect the diversity of problems we face and the population we serve. We look to hire people from a variety of backgrounds, including but not limited to race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, disability, and veteran status.

Compensation

Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our company’s size and industry, and are one part of the total compensation package that also includes equity, benefits, and other opportunities at Pomelo Care. In accordance with New York City, Colorado, California, and other applicable laws, Pomelo Care is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. Individual pay decisions are ultimately based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, geography, and balancing internal equity. Given that this role is open to candidates of different skill levels, determining a salary range is challenging. A reasonable estimate of the OTE range for this role is $420,000-$440,000. We expect most candidates to fall in the middle of the range. We also believe that your personal needs and preferences should be taken into consideration, so we allow some choice between equity and cash.

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