What You’ll Do

• Lead the design and iteration of corporate strategy and business development, ensuring strategic alignment across the organization.
• Spearhead long-term value creation through portfolio optimization.
• Develop a clear acquisition strategy that aligns with the company's overall business objectives and enhances its global growth plans.
• Identify potential acquisition targets, including startups, early-growth-stage healthcare companies, and enterprise corporations. 
• Bolster an acquisitive-mindset in the organization, drive decision-making throughout deal process and make recommendations to Senior Leadership Team and Board 
• Lead due-diligence efforts on potential acquisitions, ensuring thorough evaluation of strategic fit, financial metrics and operational capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate the strategic and financial implications of potential acquisitions.
• Negotiate deal terms and collaborate with legal counsel to finalize acquisition agreements.
• Lead post-acquisition integration efforts to ensure business continuity and value realization.
• Represent RVOH both internally and externally and develop strong relationships with business partners, industry peers, and potential acquisition targets.
• Present corporate and acquisition strategy and progress to senior leadership and board members.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years' experience in a strategic role within the healthcare industry, with a strong understanding of market trends, business models, and competitive landscape.
• Success in driving the end-to-end process of creating and operationalizing strategies for business growth.
• Proven experience in evaluating, negotiating, and closing acquisition deals.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess company valuations and conduct financial analysis.
• Exceptional leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Preferred Experience in digital health, with a keen understanding of its impact on service delivery and customer experience.
• Preferred Prior experience in private equity or a high-growth healthcare company with an active acquisition strategy.

Pursuant to various state Fair Pay Acts, below is a summary of compensation elements for this role at the company. The following benefits are provided by RVO Health, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Starting Salary: $205,000- $270,000 plus stock options and bonus 
  *Note actual salary is based on geographic location, qualifications and experience
• Access to a Free Udemy for Business subscription—thousands of hours of learning content on hundreds of different subjects at your fingertips
• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program
• Pharmacy Benefits
• Income Protection Plans
• Pet Services Plans
• Mental Health Support
• Wellness Coaching
• HSA- Health Savings Account
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym & Fitness Center Discount Program

Who We Are: 

Founded in 2022, RVO Health is an industry-leading consumer health tech company made up of digital media brands and cutting-edge capabilities, products, services and technologies focused on building relationships with consumers throughout their health & wellness journey. We meet people where they are and connect them with both the information and the care they need, making healthcare simple and personalized. Simply put, we are focused on helping people achieve better health and wellbeing by making decisions easier to make, support easier to find, and care easier to understand. RVO Health was formed by combining assets from both Red Ventures and Optum (a division of United HealthGroup), making us uniquely positioned in the market to leverage capabilities, resources and talent to focus on delivering on our vision of a stronger and healthier world. 

RVO Health is comprised of Healthline Media (Healthline, Medical News Today, Psych Central, Greatist and Bezzy), Healthgrades, FindCare, Optum Perks, Optum Store and the virtual coaching platforms Real Appeal, Wellness Coaching, and QuitForLife. 

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program. 

RVO Health is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at RVO Health is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.  

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

We do not provide visa sponsorship for this role at this time.