Full-Time

Director of GTM Product Strategy & Operations

Posted on 3/11/2024

Papa

Papa

501-1,000 employees

Support and companionship for older adults

No salary listed

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA + 3 more

More locations: Miami, FL, USA | New York, NY, USA | Louisiana, USA

Category
Strategy Development
Strategy Consulting
Consulting
Business & Strategy
Requirements
  • 7-10+ years of experience in a mix of strategy consulting, business operations, product strategy and/or other strategy or operations roles; an MBA is a plus
  • Strong preference for someone with healthcare experience, especially within Medicare, Medicaid, and/or health plan space
  • Strong preference for someone who has developed enterprise GTM product strategies
Responsibilities
  • Conduct market and competitive intelligence
  • Develop the GTM product strategy and Program offerings
  • Commercialize the strategy and Program offerings

At this company, employees engage in meaningful work by providing companionship and support to older adults, helping enhance their quality of life through human connections. The role is vital in reducing loneliness and improving health outcomes, which not only contributes positively to society but also offers a rewarding and impactful work environment. The company's collaboration with health plans and employers further emphasizes its leadership in addressing critical social barriers to health and well-being.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$241.2M

Headquarters

Miami, Florida

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • COVID-19 increased demand for digital companionship solutions, benefiting Papa's mission.
  • Rise of telehealth creates opportunities for Papa to integrate health monitoring services.
  • Intergenerational programs trend supports Papa's model of connecting students with seniors.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from startups like Silvernest and Honor.
  • Potential privacy concerns regarding handling of seniors' sensitive data.
  • Challenges in scaling due to varying state regulations and licensing requirements.

What makes Papa unique

  • Papa connects college students with seniors for companionship and assistance.
  • Papa offers both virtual and in-person companionship services to older adults.
  • Papa's model supports independent living for seniors through personalized assistance.

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Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision

HSA/FSA plans

Life & disability insurance

401k

PTO

Family building

Parental leave

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

1%
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