Business Development, Healthcare

The role

You will drive expansion across Payer, Provider, Life Sciences, and Health Tech by shaping healthcare strategy and building executive relationships. You will identify high-value AI applications and develop strategic partnerships to accelerate commercial growth.

What you will do

• Shape healthcare growth by identifying priority segments, accounts, use cases, and partnerships.
• Build executive relationships with C-suite executives and senior decision-makers.
• Partner with founders and go-to-market teams to accelerate enterprise opportunities.
• Identify high-value applications for AI agents across healthcare operations.
• Develop strategic partnerships with consulting firms, integrators, and industry associations.
• Leverage investor and advisor networks to advance strategic opportunities.
• Represent Decagon in the market through briefings, conferences, and partner meetings.
• Translate customer and partner feedback into product and positioning recommendations.

Required qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in healthcare, health technology, strategic growth, business development, or partnerships.
• Track record of driving commercial outcomes.
• Strong understanding of the U.S. healthcare ecosystem, including healthcare economics and enterprise technology buying processes.
• Meaningful expertise in one or more of Payer, Provider, Life Sciences, or Health Tech.
• Established relationships with senior healthcare executives, operators, and industry partners.
• Ability to develop executive relationships and translate them into strategic partnerships and business growth.
• Ability to identify high-impact applications for AI across healthcare operations.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulatory, privacy, and security requirements, including HIPAA, PHI, and BAAs.
• Strong executive presence, commercial judgment, and communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to set priorities and operate independently.
• Willingness to travel for executive meetings, industry events, and strategic opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family
• Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
• Retirement Plan (e.g., 401K, pension)
• Parental Leave
• Fertility and family building benefits through Carrot
• Monthly stipend to support your wellness, lifestyle, and work-life balance
• Daily lunches and snacks in the office
• Take what you need vacation policy

About the company

Decagon is a conversational AI platform that enables enterprises to deploy AI agents for personalized interactions across various channels. The company is an in-office organization driven by values like Just Get It Done and Winner’s Mindset.