Strategic Initiatives Manager
About the role
Pear Suite is entering a phase of rapid national expansion, where growth will be driven by strategic initiatives, channel partnerships, and industry collaborations that unlock new markets, align with policy, and scale community-based care.
This role is focused on designing and executing high-impact initiatives, programs, and strategic partnerships that advance company and executive leadership priorities. You will translate industry trends, policy shifts, and market dynamics into action, building the relationships and structures that expand Pear Suite’s reach and influence.
Working cross-functionally and externally, you will activate channel partners, industry stakeholders, and ecosystem networks to enable scalable growth beyond traditional sales. Success in this role means launching and operationalizing initiatives that open new markets, accelerate adoption, and strengthen Pear Suite’s position as the leading infrastructure for the community health workforce.
What you'll do
Design and Execute Strategic Initiatives
Lead high-impact initiatives that drive market entry, program expansion, product adoption, and strategic partnerships
Translate company priorities, market signals, and policy shifts into actionable programs, pilots, and partnership models
Coordinate cross-functional teams including product, sales, marketing, customer success, compliance, and operations to deliver on initiative goals
Drive initiatives from concept through execution, ensuring measurable outcomes tied to adoption, expansion, and impact
Build and Activate Strategic & Channel Partnerships
Identify and develop high-impact strategic and channel partnerships across public sector entities, payors, providers, and key ecosystem stakeholders
Design and enable co-developed programs, referral pathways, and joint initiatives that unlock new markets and scale
Create repeatable partnership models and playbooks that drive consistent growth, expand distribution channels, and accelerate program adoption
Enable Opportunity Development
Support cross-functional teams in advancing strategic opportunities, including projects, pilots, and partner-driven initiatives
Contribute to deal strategy where external stakeholders, strategic partnerships, or complex coordination are involved
Lead and support the identification, development, and submission of RFPs, from sourcing opportunities through completion
Identify and pursue non-traditional funding opportunities, including grants, public funding, and collaborative financing models
Operationalize Policy Opportunities
Monitor policy, funding, and regulatory developments and translate them into executable strategies that elevate the workforce
Launch new partnerships and projects aligned with policy tailwinds and funding streams
Work with external stakeholders to advocate for relevant policy change
Inform Strategy and Market Position
Bring structured insights from partners, markets, and the field to inform product, go-to-market strategy, and positioning
Strengthen Pear Suite’s leadership through external engagement, partnerships, and thought leadership
Contribute to strategic content, executive briefings, and industry narratives that reinforce market leadership
Support Executive Leadership Priorities
Partner directly with the CEO and senior leaders to advance priority initiatives and cross-functional strategic projects
Own planning, coordination, and execution of complex, multi-stakeholder efforts from concept through delivery
Act as a force multiplier on high-priority or time-sensitive initiatives, ensuring momentum and outcomes
Qualifications
Required
5+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, project management, and/or healthcare ecosystem roles
Experience building and managing channel or referral partnerships that drive measurable revenue
Strong understanding of healthcare systems, including payers, providers, and community-based care models
Experience working with or alongside policy, government programs, or regulated healthcare environments
Proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and close multi-party deals
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with external partners
High ownership mindset with the ability to operate in ambiguity and drive outcomes
Required
Experience in Medicaid, Medicare, value-based care, and SDoH programs
Experience working across sectors and managing complex projects
Familiarity with associations, coalitions, or multi-organization collaboratives
Experience translating policy and funding opportunities into business growth
Strong CRM discipline (HubSpot or similar) and pipeline management
Benefits and Perks
A mission driven culture that values innovation, collaboration and growth
Equity: Participation in an early-stage company
Fully Remote
Unlimited PTO
Comprehensive Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health and Wellness Stipend
Tech Stipend
Co-working Stipend
Educational and professional development allowance ($1,500)
Home office setup stipend
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $105,000-$115,000
Compensation Range Disclosure
Pear Suite posts broad salary bands to support pay transparency. The range listed above represents the full compensation band for this role.
While the full band is shown, actual offers within this band are based on a candidate's experience, skills, and internal pay equity. Only a small number of candidates, typically those with highly specialized and directly relevant experience, are placed near the top of the range. Most new hires will fall below the top of the band to allow for long-term progression and growth within the role.
Pear Suite is a fully remote organization so compensation may be adjusted upward for candidates residing in higher-cost labor markets. These geographic adjustments are not reflected in the posted range.
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Pear Suite is entering a phase of rapid national expansion, where growth will be driven by strategic initiatives, channel partnerships, and industry collaborations that unlock new markets, align with policy, and scale community-based care.
This role is focused on designing and executing high-impact initiatives, programs, and strategic partnerships that advance company and executive leadership priorities. You will translate industry trends, policy shifts, and market dynamics into action, building the relationships and structures that expand Pear Suite’s reach and influence.
Working cross-functionally and externally, you will activate channel partners, industry stakeholders, and ecosystem networks to enable scalable growth beyond traditional sales. Success in this role means launching and operationalizing initiatives that open new markets, accelerate adoption, and strengthen Pear Suite’s position as the leading infrastructure for the community health workforce.
What you'll do
Design and Execute Strategic Initiatives
Lead high-impact initiatives that drive market entry, program expansion, product adoption, and strategic partnerships
Translate company priorities, market signals, and policy shifts into actionable programs, pilots, and partnership models
Coordinate cross-functional teams including product, sales, marketing, customer success, compliance, and operations to deliver on initiative goals
Drive initiatives from concept through execution, ensuring measurable outcomes tied to adoption, expansion, and impact
Build and Activate Strategic & Channel Partnerships
Identify and develop high-impact strategic and channel partnerships across public sector entities, payors, providers, and key ecosystem stakeholders
Design and enable co-developed programs, referral pathways, and joint initiatives that unlock new markets and scale
Create repeatable partnership models and playbooks that drive consistent growth, expand distribution channels, and accelerate program adoption
Enable Opportunity Development
Support cross-functional teams in advancing strategic opportunities, including projects, pilots, and partner-driven initiatives
Contribute to deal strategy where external stakeholders, strategic partnerships, or complex coordination are involved
Lead and support the identification, development, and submission of RFPs, from sourcing opportunities through completion
Identify and pursue non-traditional funding opportunities, including grants, public funding, and collaborative financing models
Operationalize Policy Opportunities
Monitor policy, funding, and regulatory developments and translate them into executable strategies that elevate the workforce
Launch new partnerships and projects aligned with policy tailwinds and funding streams
Work with external stakeholders to advocate for relevant policy change
Inform Strategy and Market Position
Bring structured insights from partners, markets, and the field to inform product, go-to-market strategy, and positioning
Strengthen Pear Suite’s leadership through external engagement, partnerships, and thought leadership
Contribute to strategic content, executive briefings, and industry narratives that reinforce market leadership
Support Executive Leadership Priorities
Partner directly with the CEO and senior leaders to advance priority initiatives and cross-functional strategic projects
Own planning, coordination, and execution of complex, multi-stakeholder efforts from concept through delivery
Act as a force multiplier on high-priority or time-sensitive initiatives, ensuring momentum and outcomes
Qualifications
Required
5+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, project management, and/or healthcare ecosystem roles
Experience building and managing channel or referral partnerships that drive measurable revenue
Strong understanding of healthcare systems, including payers, providers, and community-based care models
Experience working with or alongside policy, government programs, or regulated healthcare environments
Proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and close multi-party deals
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with external partners
High ownership mindset with the ability to operate in ambiguity and drive outcomes
Required
Experience in Medicaid, Medicare, value-based care, and SDoH programs
Experience working across sectors and managing complex projects
Familiarity with associations, coalitions, or multi-organization collaboratives
Experience translating policy and funding opportunities into business growth
Strong CRM discipline (HubSpot or similar) and pipeline management
Benefits and Perks
A mission driven culture that values innovation, collaboration and growth
Equity: Participation in an early-stage company
Fully Remote
Unlimited PTO
Comprehensive Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health and Wellness Stipend
Tech Stipend
Co-working Stipend
Educational and professional development allowance ($1,500)
Home office setup stipend
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $105,000-$115,000
Compensation Range Disclosure
Pear Suite posts broad salary bands to support pay transparency. The range listed above represents the full compensation band for this role.
While the full band is shown, actual offers within this band are based on a candidate's experience, skills, and internal pay equity. Only a small number of candidates, typically those with highly specialized and directly relevant experience, are placed near the top of the range. Most new hires will fall below the top of the band to allow for long-term progression and growth within the role.
Pear Suite is a fully remote organization so compensation may be adjusted upward for candidates residing in higher-cost labor markets. These geographic adjustments are not reflected in the posted range.
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