Full-Time

Manager – Strategy and Operations

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Headway

Headway

1,001-5,000 employees

Connects patients with affordable mental health care

Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$144k - $180kAnnually

+ Equity Compensation

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Remote work is available across the US, with options to work from offices in New York City and San Francisco.

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Data Analysis

You match the following Headway's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 7-9+ years of experience in operational roles at high-growth companies, with some background in consulting, finance, business operations preferred but not required.
  • Data is your first language; you enjoy and are skilled at digging through complex data to solve ambiguous problems.
  • You thrive in the unknown, and seek out opportunities to dive into unfamiliar challenges, drive towards outcomes, and shape strategy.
  • You are operationally excellent, able to manage a large volume of moving pieces without breaking a sweat.
  • You are a collaborator that proactively partners across teams while holding teams accountable for business results.
  • You seek an environment that fosters individual growth through open-feedback and high-autonomy.
  • You are a team builder that is passionate about growing and developing a team.
  • You are motivated by the opportunity to make an impact on one of our generation’s defining problems: affordable mental healthcare.
Responsibilities
  • Design and build foundations for a variety of 0-1 initiatives within the Operations function.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to build, execute, monitor, and implement scalable products and processes that enable us to deliver on core business challenges.
  • Assess and analyze data to develop and determine strategies for accelerating progress, proactively identify areas for improvement, and deliver on roadmap priorities and team OKRs.
  • Build and manage a growing team to achieve these objectives.
Desired Qualifications
  • Background in consulting, finance, business operations preferred but not required.

Headway simplifies the process of finding and paying for mental health therapy. It operates a platform that connects individuals seeking mental health services with therapists and psychiatrists who accept insurance, making care more accessible and affordable. Users can filter through thousands of providers based on their preferences, ensuring they find the right match without incurring out-of-pocket expenses. For mental health care providers, Headway reduces the administrative burden of accepting insurance, allowing them to focus on patient care instead of paperwork. The company partners with health plans and providers to facilitate the insurance process, creating a seamless connection between patients and providers. Headway's goal is to build a more efficient mental healthcare system that addresses the challenges of accessibility and affordability in mental health services.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$318.1M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2019

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Raised $100M in Series D to expand into Medicare Advantage and Medicaid.
  • Partnerships with Cigna and Blues plan to expand services to all 50 states.
  • Growing demand for telehealth services boosts Headway's market potential.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from platforms like BetterHelp and Talkspace.
  • Potential backlash from professionals feeling undervalued by Headway's platform.
  • Regulatory scrutiny as Headway expands into Medicare Advantage and Medicaid.

What makes Headway unique

  • Headway simplifies finding and paying for therapy with an insurance-accepting provider network.
  • It reduces administrative burdens for mental health professionals, enhancing focus on patient care.
  • Headway's platform offers both virtual and in-person therapy sessions, increasing accessibility.

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Benefits

Equity Compensation

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

HSA / FSA

401K

Work-from-Home Stipend

Therapy Reimbursement

16-week parental leave for eligible employees

Carrot Fertility annual reimbursement and membership

13 paid holidays each year as well as a Holiday Break during the week between December 25th and December 31st

Flexible Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training and professional development

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

0%
Security Magazine
Aug 28th, 2024
Susan Chiang hired as Chief Information Security Officer at Headway

Susan Chiang has been appointed Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Headway, a mental health organization.

Finsmes
Jul 23rd, 2024
Headway Raises $100M in Series D

Headway, a NYC-based mental healthcare system company, raised $100 million in Series D funding led by Spark Capital, with participation from Thrive Capital, Accel, a16z, and Forerunner Ventures. The funds will be used to accelerate platform development and expand into Medicare Advantage and Medicaid. CEO Andrew Adams highlighted the impact on improving lives and supporting providers. Headway's network includes 34,000 diverse providers, offering quick scheduling and referral options.

Bloomberg
Jul 12th, 2024
Therapy Startup Headway Nabs $2.3 Billion Valuation

Spark Capital is leading a $100 million funding round for the company

Fierce Healthcare
Dec 14th, 2023
Mental health startup Headway partners with Cigna, Blues plan to expand to all 50 states

Mental health startup Headway partners with Cigna, Blues plan to expand to all 50 states.

Being Medicos
Oct 6th, 2023
Mental health platform Headway scores $125M, announces $1B valuation

Mental health platform Headway announced it closed a $125 million Series C funding round led by Spark Capital, boosting its valuation to more than $1 billion.