Practice Area
Healthcare IT
Region
Anywhere
Location
On-Site
Company Location
Berkeley CA
Position Id
49476

Director of Sales

Job Description
Client Summary:
  • Healthcare technology company purpose-built to help health systems navigate value-based care programs and close care gaps
  • Provides an AI-powered platform that supports hospitals in managing costs, patient experience, and quality within high-cost episode windows
  • Helps provider organizations meet compliance and performance requirements tied to mandatory federal value-based care programs
  • Early-stage company with strong institutional backing and an active pilot with a marquee health system
  • Positioned as a first-mover in a large and growing market driven by federal mandates and the shift toward value-based care accountability
Position Responsibilities:
  • Own the pipeline — Build and manage a robust pipeline of health system, hospital, and provider group opportunities from prospecting through close, serving as the primary executive contact throughout the sales cycle.
  • Drive new logo growth — Develop and execute prospecting strategies, manage RFP processes, and lead contract negotiations to consistently meet or exceed quarterly ARR targets.
  • Lead strategic partnerships — Identify and develop relationships with health system executives, IDN leadership, and key clinical and operational stakeholders to build a strong foundation for long-term, enterprise-wide partnerships.
  • Be the market expert — Stay current on health system trends, competitive dynamics, CMS programs, and regulatory shifts to inform go-to-market strategy and product positioning.
  • Navigate complex stakeholders — Build and maintain executive-level relationships with CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, and revenue cycle leaders, effectively translating the clinical and financial value proposition.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally — Partner with Marketing on campaigns and events, with Product on market feedback and roadmap input, and with Customer Success to ensure smooth handoffs and expansion opportunities.
  • Report on performance — Maintain accurate forecasting in HubSpot, deliver pipeline and performance reporting to leadership, and track key BD metrics including win rates, cycle times, and revenue contribution.

Experience & Skills:
Required Experience and Qualifications:
  • 6–10 years of progressive business development, enterprise sales, or strategic partnerships experience, with at least 3 years selling into or partnering with health systems, IDNs, or large provider organizations
  • Proven track record closing complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise deals in the $500K–$2M+ ACV range
  • Deep fluency in health system dynamics — you understand Epic, Cerner, value-based care models, care coordination workflows, and the financial pressures facing today's health systems
  • Experience navigating long enterprise sales cycles and procurement processes, including RFPs, legal review, and executive sign-off
  • Excellent communicator and executive presence — equally comfortable in a C-suite boardroom and a clinical workflow demo
  • Data-driven mindset with command of Salesforce CRM, pipeline forecasting, and BD performance metrics
  • Strategic thinker who can also execute — comfortable operating with limited structure in a Series A environment
  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree in healthcare administration, public health, or business preferred
  • At least 6 years of enterprise business development or sales experience, preferably in health IT or digital health
  • Strong understanding of value drivers in SaaS and recurring revenue business models
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and grow a complex book of strategic opportunities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
  • Goal- and results-oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills
  • Comfortable working autonomously and cross-functionally in a fast-paced startup environment
Preferred Experience and Qualifications:
  • Experience with value-based care models and population health platforms
  • Background in health IT implementation or clinical informatics
  • Prior startup (Seed–Series B) experience
  • Familiarity with CMS quality programs (HEDIS, Stars, MIPS) and their operational implications for health systems
  • Existing network of health system executives or health IT decision-makers
  • Experience structuring and managing channel or reseller partnerships

Compensation $175k-$200k
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Unlimited PTO