Healthcare Business Development & Partnerships Director

About the Director, Healthcare Business Development & Partnerships at Headspace:

Headspace is on a mission to improve the health and happiness of the world. We’re a global leader in mental wellness, offering science-backed meditation, mindfulness, and mental health solutions to individuals and organizations. As we continue to expand our reach and impact, we’re building strategic partnerships with leading healthcare and benefits innovators.

We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Business Development Director to lead our partnership growth with companies in the healthcare ecosystem, including but not limited to benefit navigators, self-insurance, Third-Party Administrators, Plan Benefit Managers, Cost Containment, Digital Wellness and Condition Management. 

This individual will set and lead the strategy to identify, structure, and close high-impact, scalable partnerships that fuel Headspace’s enterprise growth and broaden our healthcare market influence.

What you will do:

• Define and lead Headspace’s partnership strategy across the healthcare enablement ecosystem, building scalable playbooks and repeatable programs that extend beyond individual partnerships.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of partnership opportunities from initial outreach through final contract execution.
• Own the full sales cycle: prospecting, pitching, negotiating, and closing deals with both speed and thoughtfulness.
• Orchestrate cross-functional collaboration and build the internal alignment frameworks needed to scale complex partnerships across Product, Legal, Marketing, and Clinical teams.
• Design and institutionalize scalable internal processes, enablement materials, and partnership standards to increase organizational capacity for deal execution and post-close delivery.
• Define and track KPIs to measure partnership impact, optimize outcomes, and inform go-to-market strategies.
• Represent Headspace externally at industry conferences, events, and partner engagements.

What you will bring:

Required Skills:

• 7+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, or enterprise sales, within digital health, mental health, or healthcare benefits.
• A proven track record of closing complex B2B partnerships—from early-stage engagement through long-term contract execution.
• Strong understanding of the US healthcare landscape, including navigation platforms, benefits brokers, TPAs, etc.
• Experience mentoring junior talent and building a culture of partnership excellence; able to scale impact through others.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proven ability to set direction, lead cross-functional initiatives, and scale strategic programs within complex organizational environments
• Passion for mental health, wellbeing, and the Headspace mission.

Location:

We are currently hiring this role remotely in the US and Hybrid for San Francisco (SF) and Los Angeles (LA). Candidates must permanently reside in the US full-time.
For candidates with a primary residence in the greater SF and LA areas, this role will follow our hybrid model. You’ll work 3 days per week from our office, allowing for impactful in-office collaboration and connection, while enjoying the flexibility of remote work for the rest of the week. Your recruiter will share more details about our hybrid model. 

Pay & Benefits:

The anticipated new hire base salary range for this full-time position is $155,600-$171,000 + quarterly variable + equity + benefits. 

Our salary ranges are based on the job, level, and location, and reflect the lowest to highest geographic markets where we are hiring for this role within the United States. Within this range, individual compensation is determined by a candidate’s location as well as a range of factors including but not limited to: unique relevant experience, job-related skills, and education or training. 
Your recruiter will provide more details on the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

At Headspace, base salary is but one component of our Total Rewards package. We’re proud of our robust package inclusive of: base salary, stock awards, comprehensive healthcare coverage, monthly wellness stipend, retirement savings match, lifetime Headspace membership, generous parental leave, and more. Additional details about our Total Rewards package will be provided during the recruitment process. 

About Headspace

Headspace exists to provide every person access to lifelong mental health support. We combine evidence-based content, clinical care, and innovative technology to help millions of members around the world get support that’s effective, personalized, and truly accessible whenever and wherever they need it.

At Headspace, our values aren’t just what we believe, they’re how we work, grow, and make an impact together. We live them daily: Make the Mission Matter, Iterate to Great, Own the Outcome, and Connect with Courage. These values shape our decisions, guide our collaborations, and define our culture. They’re our shared commitment to building a more connected, human-centered team—one that’s redefining how mental health care supports people today and for generations to come.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• A mission that matters—with impact you can see and feel
• A culture that’s collaborative, inclusive, and grounded in our values
• The chance to shape what mental health care looks like next
• Competitive pay and benefits that support your whole self

How we feel about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:

Headspace is committed to bringing together humans from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together. 

As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability*, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace. 

*Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Headspace. Please inform our Talent team by filling out this form if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application or interview process.

Headspace participates in the E-Verify Program.

Privacy Statement

All member records are protected according to our Privacy Policy. Further, while employees of Headspace (formerly Ginger) cannot access Headspace products/services, they will be offered benefits according to the company's benefit plan. To ensure we are adhering to best practice and ethical guidelines in the field of mental health, we take care to avoid dual relationships. A dual relationship occurs when a mental health care provider has a second, significantly different relationship with their client in addition to the traditional client-therapist relationship—including, for example, a managerial relationship.  

As such, Headspace requests that individuals who have received coaching or clinical services at Headspace wait until their care with Headspace is complete before applying for a position. If someone with a Headspace account is hired for a position, please note their account will be deactivated and they will not be able to use Headspace services for the duration of their employment. 

Further, if Headspace cannot find a role that fails to resolve an ethical issue associated with a dual relationship, Headspace may need to take steps to ensure ethical obligations are being adhered to, including a delayed start date or a potential leave of absence. Such steps would be taken to protect both the former member, as well as any relevant individuals from their care team, from impairment, risk of exploitation, or harm.

For how how we will use the personal information you provide as part of the application process, please see: https://www.headspace.com/applicant-notice