About Lyra Health
Lyra is transforming mental health care through technology with a human touch to help people feel emotionally healthy at work and at home. We work with industry leaders, such as Morgan Stanley, Uber, Amgen, and other Fortune 500 companies, to improve access to effective, high-quality mental health care for their employees and their families. With our innovative digital care platform and global provider network, 10 million people can receive the best care and feel better, faster. Founded by David Ebersman, former CFO of Facebook and Genentech, Lyra has raised more than $900 million.
About the Role
As the Director of Channel Partnerships, you will be a driving force behind Lyra’s growth strategy, leading our efforts to unlock new revenue opportunities through strategic reseller and aggregator partnerships. This role is vital to Lyra’s success, requiring close collaboration across departments, including Marketing, Finance, Product, Sales, and others, to build, implement, and expand key partnerships. Acting as a bridge between our partners and Lyra’s go-to-market teams, you’ll play a critical role in advancing our growth strategies, enhancing competitive differentiation, and identifying new market opportunities, ultimately pushing Lyra to the next stage of growth.
In this position, you will conduct in-depth analyses to understand partner businesses, goals, and synergies with Lyra’s solutions, strategically identifying and evaluating avenues for revenue growth.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and target key resellers and aggregators, developing connections with critical stakeholders to foster potential partnerships.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish a framework for partnership prioritization and execution.
- Support Lyra’s traditional sales channels by working with the RFP team to generate partner interest and engagement.
- Drive discussions with Lyra leadership and teams to communicate the value and potential of new relationships, presenting internally to align on partnership benefits and considerations.
- Accelerate the adoption of Lyra’s mental health solutions within the employer market, leveraging existing relationships and industry expertise.
- Gather market insights and competitor intelligence to inform and refine Lyra’s go-to-market strategy.
- As Lyra grows, there is potential to build and lead an industry-leading team dedicated to expanding our mission and impact.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in the employee benefits industry, ideally as a business development executive, strategic alliance manager, channel partner lead, or benefits consultant. Experience in a high-growth, startup environment is a plus.
- Strong understanding of the industry ecosystem, with a deep appreciation of how it connects with Lyra’s mission.
- Proven experience in fast-paced, dynamic environments, with a knack for problem-solving and adaptability.
- Passion for mental health and a strong commitment to Lyra’s goals.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Financial acumen and analytical skills to conduct in-depth assessments and drive partnership success.
- Creative, hands-on approach to problem-solving, with the ability to dive in and get things done.
- Willingness to travel as needed (when safe and appropriate)
As a full-time Channel Partnerships Director, you will be employed by Lyra Health, Inc. The anticipated annual base rate for this full-time position is $180,000. The base rate is determined by role and level, and the base rate will depend on a number of job-related factors, including but not limited to your skills, qualifications, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for commission payments.
Annual salary is only one part of an employee’s total compensation package at Lyra. We also offer generous benefits that include:
-Comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability insurances)
-Lyra for Lyrians; coaching and therapy services
-Equity in the company through discretionary restricted stock units
-Competitive time off with pay policies including vacation, sick days, and company holidays
-Paid parental leave 401K retirement benefits
-Monthly tech stipend
We like to spread joy throughout the year with well-being perks and activities, surprise swag, regular community celebrations…and more!
We can’t wait to meet you.
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