Vice President, Business Development

Summary

Join Forge Health as their Vice President of Business Development, a strategic leadership role focused on driving growth initiatives. You will lead the development and execution of comprehensive growth strategies, manage payer contract negotiations, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders. This senior position requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in business development within behavioral health or healthcare, including at least 5 years of senior leadership experience. You will manage and mentor business development teams, overseeing market analysis and reporting performance metrics. Forge Health offers a competitive benefits package including paid time off, parental leave, annual continuing education allocations, and a comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred
• Minimum 10 years in business development within behavioral health or healthcare sectors, with demonstrated success in establishing payer relationships and increasing referrals
• At least 5 years of senior leadership experience managing teams and healthcare provider network negotiations
• Strategic mindset with the ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive organizational growth
• Experience managing contract compliance and understanding regulatory requirements in healthcare

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive growth strategies that align with Forge Health’s mission and business objectives
• Analyze market trends, competitor positioning, and regulatory changes to inform contracting decisions
• Collaborate with senior executive leadership to establish pricing strategies and reimbursement targets
• Identify, negotiate, and secure new payer contracts, including commercial insurers, Medicaid, Medicare, and alternative payment models to diversify revenue streams
• Build and maintain strong relationships with payers, referral sources, healthcare providers, and community partners to increase patient referrals and market reach
• Monitor contract performance and identify opportunities for amendments or renegotiation
• Function as the liaison between Forge Health and external partners to ensure all ongoing needs are met and the client experience remains at the center
• Lead cross-functional collaboration among business development, marketing, clinical, and operations teams to ensure cohesive growth efforts
• Oversee market analysis to identify expansion opportunities, competitive threats, and emerging trends in behavioral health/addictions services
• Manage and mentor business development teams, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Develop, track, and report performance metrics/targets (KPI’s) related to referrals, outreach, and marketing impact
• Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and stakeholder meetings to elevate brand presence and influence

Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with your experience
• Comprehensive paid time off package
• Annual time off to volunteer
• Parental leave
• Annual continuing education allocations
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision package
• Annual subscription to a leading meditation app
• An environment that fosters professional development including financing for advanced licensure and certifications
• Internal supervision opportunities
• Dedicated, motivated team and chance to be part of a highly ambitious medical startup
• Modern, elegant, and high-end work environment