Strategic Partner Executive, Industry Partnerships

LifeStance Health

. Develop executive-level relationships with leaders of diverse healthcare organizations to drive behavioral health referrals to LifeStance .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing executive-level relationships and driving behavioral health referrals within the healthcare sector. Proficient in strategic thought partnership, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance referral networks and achieve business objectives.

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5+ Years Of Sales And Business Development ExperienceExperience In Healthcare Services SellingProficient In Microsoft Office SuiteBehavioral Health Industry ExperienceCustomer Relationship Management (CRM) System Management

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Hard Skills

Sales Strategy DevelopmentData AnalysisMetrics-Driven PerformanceReferral Relationship ManagementMarket Trend Monitoring

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationProactive Self-StarterConflict Navigation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointCustomer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems

Industry Keywords

Healthcare OrganizationsBehavioral HealthReferral NetworksCare ManagementHealth Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop executive-level relationships with leaders of diverse healthcare organizations to drive behavioral health referrals to LifeStance
Report to the Senior Vice President, Corporate and Business Development
Work closely with regional leadership to grow the referral base
Create standardized referral relationships with behavioral health provider organizations, care management and navigation platforms, payors, and other referring organizations
Collaborate with the SVP, Business Development and Chief Growth Officer on a national strategy and execution plan
Navigate referral partner leadership at corporate and local levels to drive system-wide standardization and maximize referral volume
Identify client needs, deliver tailored solutions, and establish long-term healthcare partnerships
Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Partner with the marketing team on collateral development
Develop or adapt go-to-market strategies as needed
Monitor industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activity
Arrange educational opportunities for potential referral sources with clinical leadership
Maintain and improve a comprehensive customer relationship management system (CRM)
Collaborate with the Insights team on reporting for business needs and team performance
Maintain responsibility for referral quantity and quality
Identify underperformance and take corrective action
Operate with high integrity and comply with company policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, healthcare or a related field
5+ years of sales and/or business development experience
Preferably experience in healthcare services selling to health systems and/or medical practices
Experience working in the behavioral health industry is preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint
Comfortable working in a metrics-driven role and compensation structure
Ability to use data to prioritize efforts and drive improved performance
Comfortable navigating nonstandard sales processes and structuring mutually beneficial partnerships
Passion for mental healthcare and LifeStance’s mission
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to be a strategic thought-partner with customers
Proactive self-starter motivated to achieve goals and metric-based targets
Detail-oriented and disciplined
Ability to blend strategic thinking and disciplined execution
Cross-functional collaboration and relationship-building skills
Ability to set the right expectations with referral partners
Open to receiving constructive feedback
Ability to navigate conflict and tradeoffs between team goals and business objectives
Must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States
Awareness, inclusivity, sensitivity, humility, and experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Ability to sit, stand, bend, talk, hear, and walk
Ability to lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, plus ability to adjust focus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
AD&D insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
401k retirement savings with employer match
Paid parental leave
Paid time off
Holiday pay
Employee Assistance Program
Competitive bonus plan