VP of Commercial Partnerships

About us Pomelo Care is the leading virtual medical practice for women and children, providing care across pregnancy, postpartum, pediatrics, menopause, and perimenopause. We combine proactive, 24/7 clinical care with technology that helps us reach patients earlier, identify risks sooner, and deliver personalized care throughout their journey. Our team includes clinicians, technologists, operators, and problem-solvers working together to make high-quality care more accessible 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. Potential Fraud Warning Please be cautious of potential recruitment fraud. With the increase of remote work and digital hiring, phishing and job scams are on the rise with malicious actors impersonating real employees and sending fake job offers in an effort to collect personal or financial information. Pomelo Care will never ask you to pay a fee or download software as part of the interview process with our company. Pomelo Care will also never ask for your personal banking or other financial information until after you have signed an offer of employment and completed onboarding paperwork that is provided by our People Operations team. All official communication with Pomelo Care People Operations team will come from domain email addresses ending in @pomelocare.com. If you receive a message that seems suspicious, we encourage you to pause communication and contact us directly at [email protected] to confirm its legitimacy. For your safety, we also recommend applying only through our official Careers page. If you believe you have been the victim of a scam or identity theft, please contact your local law enforcement agency or another trusted authority for guidance.

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