Linus Health is a Boston-based digital health company focused on transforming brain health for people across the world. By advancing how we detect, diagnose, and address cognitive and brain disorders – leveraging cutting-edge neuroscience, clinical expertise, and artificial intelligence – our goal is to enable a future where people can live longer, happier, and healthier lives with better brain health.

We are a team of 100+(and growing!), embarking on an exciting period of accelerated growth.  We invite collaborative, self-driven and impact-oriented professionals to join our dynamic and fast-growing team.

Does this sound like an innovative & disruptive start-up where you could see yourself?  If so, please continue reading!

Please note that this hire must be US based, with a strong preference for someone in EST.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Strategic Alliances to join our team and drive our business partnerships in the healthcare market. As the Director of Strategic Alliances, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and overseeing strategic alliances with key stakeholders in the healthcare industry to accelerate our company’s growth and market presence. You will play a vital role in shaping and executing our partnership strategy to create mutually beneficial relationships that drive innovation and value for our organization and its partners.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for forging innovative partnerships in the healthcare market, we invite you to apply for the position of Director of Strategic Alliances. Join our dynamic team and contribute to revolutionizing the healthcare industry through collaborative partnerships.

What You’ll Do:

• Partnership Strategy Development: Collaborate with the executive team to define and refine the partnership strategy for the healthcare market, considering current and future business objectives and market trends.
• Partner Identification and Engagement: Identify and evaluate potential partners in the healthcare industry, including healthcare providers, payers, pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and other relevant organizations. Initiate and maintain relationships with key decision-makers to explore collaboration opportunities.
• Contract Negotiation and Execution: Lead contract negotiations with prospective partners, ensuring agreements align with strategic objectives and legal requirements. Coordinate with internal stakeholders, such as legal and finance teams, to ensure smooth contract execution.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic partners, acting as the primary point of contact for day-to-day interactions. Foster open communication, address partner needs, and nurture long-term partnerships that drive mutual success.
• Alliance Program Oversight: Develop and implement processes, frameworks, and metrics to effectively manage strategic alliances. Monitor partner performance, track key deliverables, and evaluate the overall success of partnerships against predefined goals and objectives.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams, including product management, marketing, sales, and operations, to ensure alignment and effective execution of partnership initiatives. Drive internal awareness and understanding of partnership benefits and opportunities.
• Market Analysis and Opportunity Assessment: Stay updated on the healthcare market landscape, industry trends, and competitive intelligence. Conduct market analysis to identify new business opportunities and potential partners that align with our strategic objectives.
• Reporting and Analysis: Generate regular reports and presentations to provide insights into partnership performance, including key metrics, milestones, and ROI. Leverage data-driven analysis to drive continuous improvement and inform decision-making processes.

Qualifications and Skills:

Must Haves:

• Proven experience (5 or more years) in strategic alliance management, business development, or partnership management in the healthcare industry.
• Solid understanding of the healthcare market landscape, including key players, trends, and regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, develop, and execute strategic partnerships that drive business growth.
• Effective negotiation and contract management skills, with a track record of successfully closing complex agreements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels of an organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data to drive insights and decision-making.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and experience with CRM systems.
• Travel will be required to meet with partners and attend industry events.

Nice To Have’s

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration , healthcare management, or a relate field. 

What We Offer:

• As a brain health company, you’ll have an opportunity to have a lasting impact on the way people and communities engage with brain and mental health, and even to affect the prognoses of people’s mental and brain health trajectory
• A mission driven environment where all 100+ employees strive to exemplify our core values every day
• Unlimited PTO -- We know this can work both ways, however our leadership team does an excellent job at encouraging people to take PTO
• A sincere and deep appreciation for the importance of mental health: We have recently implemented a “monthly flex day” where employees are encouraged to take time away from work to rest, recharge & reset.
• A peer-to-peer recognition program: Celebrating our employees’ hard work and success is in our DNA!
• Employee Referral Incentive program
• A robust healthcare package that includes medical, dental & vision benefits as well as a 401(k) program where Linus will match up to 6% of employee contributions
• The base salary range budgeted for this position is $140,000-$160,000 range per year. This role will include an annual discretionary target bonus based on performance as well as company equity. The final offer determined for the candidate hired to this position will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant skills, professional experience, labor market conditions, etc.

Linus Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, disability or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity is critical to the growth of our company and understand the importance of fostering an environment where everyone has a voice. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the recruiting process. If you are in need of assistance due to a disability, please contact us.