Behavioral Health Strategy Director

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Summary: As the Behavioral Health Strategy Director , you will report into the Sr. Bamboo Bridge Strategy Director and collaboratively partner with the Bamboo Bridge and Behavioral Health General Managers to define and execute the strategic direction for our behavioral health solution suite , including Bamboo Bridge BH, OpenBeds, Crisis, and Treatment Connection . The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and skilled communicator who is passionate about bridging behavioral and physical health through innovative, technology-driven care navigation. This role is responsible for identifying growth opportunities, shaping market and product strategy, and driving cross-functional alignment to advance integrated behavioral and physical health solutions. What You’ll Do: Collaborate with the Sr. Bamboo Bridge Strategy Director and Behavioral Health General Managers to develop a 12–24-month strategic innovation roadmap for our Behavioral Health suite of solutions. Work cross-functionally with product management, analytics, sales, and marketing to drive commercialization and go-to-market success. Conduct client interviews and market analysis to identify new opportunities and inform strategic priorities. Lead innovation and brainstorming sessions with strategy and product teams to explore data- and technology-driven approaches that advance integrated behavioral and physical health solutions. Develop clear, compelling narratives that translate complex health technology concepts into impactful stories for both internal and external audiences. Create enablement tools, presentations, and playbooks that equip sales teams with actionable insights and strategic talking points. Partner closely with sales leaders to prepare for key client engagements with tailored strategies and messaging. Track and evaluate the effectiveness of strategic deliverables, iterating based on feedback and market trends. Stay informed and curious about emerging AI tools and how they can streamline or enhance work across your function. What Success Looks Like… In 3 months Build strong relationships across strategy, product, marketing, sales, and analytics teams to understand workflows, priorities, and collaboration styles. Assess existing insights, enablement materials, and competitive intelligence to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement. Begin integrating AI-supported tools into your daily work for analysis, documentation, or task management. In 6 months Collaborate with product and analytics teams to shape the innovation roadmap for Bamboo Health’s Behavioral Health suite of solutions. Establish clear KPIs to measure the adoption and impact of insights, sales enablement, and feedback loops. Deliver actionable recommendations informed by customer feedback, market analysis, and competitive intelligence. In 12 months Collaborate with the Sr. Bamboo Bridge Strategy Director to own the strategic insights function for Bamboo Health’s Behavioral Health suite of solutions, driving measurable impact through new product concepts, market strategies, and AI-enabled tools. Lead cross-functional innovation sessions that produce tangible new product or go-to-market concepts. Continuously refine and scale the insights engine, integrating AI advancements, market dynamics, and sales feedback to drive ongoing growth. What You Need: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree in business, public health, or a related field preferred. 8+ years of experience in strategy, insights, product marketing, or healthcare consulting, with a demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional initiatives. 3+ years of direct behavioral health experience. Deep understanding of healthcare market dynamics, including behavioral health, physical health, and payer/provider ecosystems. Exceptional storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to turn complex data into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences. Proven success collaborating with sales, product, and marketing teams to align strategic direction with execution. Experience creating enablement tools such as playbooks, presentations, and strategic messaging guides. Skilled in leading innovation workshops and facilitating productive cross-functional brainstorming sessions. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a creative approach to developing data-informed solutions. Proficiency with data visualization and storytelling tools to simplify and convey complex concepts effectively. Forward-thinking and curious, with a passion for leveraging new technologies, including AI-supported tools (e.g., ChatGPT, CoPilot). Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth, and rapidly evolving environments. Ability to work effectively in a remote-first environment, ensuring high-quality virtual collaboration. Willingness to travel periodically for work. What You Get: Join one of the most innovative healthcare technology companies in the country. Have the autonomy to build something with an enthusiastically supportive team. Learn from working at the highest levels and on the most strategic priorities of the company, including from world class investors and advisors. Receive competitive compensation including health, dental, vision and other benefits. Belonging at Bamboo We Care. #BambooHealthValuesCare Every human being has the right to the best possible healthcare. Our Real-Time Care Intelligence™ solutions enable healthcare professionals to see and treat every individual as a whole person by providing the right information, at the right time – regardless of physical, behavioral or social barriers. We’re a great place to work because we care. We continually seek to learn about our differences and ensure the unique perspectives and contributions of all employees are welcome, valued and celebrated. Our commitment to making a positive impact starts by recognizing and leveraging our differences, building inclusive teams and cultivating a sense of belonging. Bamboo Health is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 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From coast to coast, Bamboo Health partners with all major retail pharmacy chains, 52 states and territories, 100% of the top 10 best hospitals and more than half of the country’s largest health plans to improve more than 1 billion patient encounters annually. Join us in improving lives during pivotal care moments!