# Strategic Partnerships Director, Medicaid at Pomelo Care > Remote · United States · Director+ · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/ashby%3Apomelo-care%3A1e7eba1c-2e79-4cfd-acff-a8e7930dba0e (read 2026-11-10). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Pomelo Care](https://alderhq.app/companies/pomelo-care) - Location text: United States - Where it can be done from (inferred): Remote · United States (evidence: "Location: United States") - Posted: 2026-08-28 (74 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-08 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/pomelo-care/1e7eba1c-2e79-4cfd-acff-a8e7930dba0e ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: $170k–$190k per year (from the description) - Market band for similar posted roles (United States, n 3921): p25 $171k, median $215k, p75 $260k ## Description (the employer's text) Pomelo Care is the leading virtual medical practice for women and children, providing care across pregnancy, postpartum, pediatrics, menopause, and perimenopause. We combine proactive, 24/7 clinical care with technology that helps us reach patients earlier, identify risks sooner, and deliver personalized care throughout their journey. Our team includes clinicians, technologists, operators, and problem-solvers working together to make high-quality care more accessible for families nationwide. ### About The Role Your north star: Drive topline revenue growth for Pomelo Care by building and expanding partnerships with Medicaid health plans. As a Strategic Partnerships Director on the Medicaid team you will be responsible for sourcing, managing, negotiating and closing deals with health plans. This role is built for people who are passionate about improving outcomes in women’s and children’s health, and deeply understand how to navigate Medicaid MCOs. This role reports to the VP of Medicaid Partnerships and is open to any candidates located in the continental US. ### What you'll do Own the full sales cycle - from conference networking and outreach to leading sales calls to structuring contracts and closing deals Build and manage a robust pipeline of Medicaid health plan opportunities Navigate complex stakeholder environments, building relationships with C-suite executives, VP-level champions and operational decision makers Develop compelling presentations, proposals and ROI frameworks tailored to each plan’s priorities Analyze pipeline data and continuously refine go-to-market processes to improve win rates and shorten cycles Travel to conferences and in-person meetings to build trusted relationships with health plan leaders - Q1 and Q2 travel ~25%, Q3 and Q4 ~50% ### Who you are ### Experience and Skills 5+ years of experience in an enterprise sales, growth, or business development role, with at least 2 years of experience selling into health plans Demonstrated track record of closing complex deals $500k-$1M+ ACV Deep understanding of health plan priorities - you know how to identify economic buyers, decision makers, influencers and how to navigate deals with 20+ stakeholders Energized by the autonomy and scope of working at a growth-stage company that is scaling rapidly ### How You Work Top-tier grit and resilience - health plan sales cycles are long and competitive; you know how to stay in the game Exceptional written and verbal communication skills - you can distill complexity into clear, simple messaging Resourceful - you move fast, improvise well, and don’t wait to be handed a playbook Coachable - you ask good questions, learn constantly, and welcome direct feedback Metrics-oriented - you track your pipeline with discipline and use data to prioritize your time On the road - you are excited to travel to conferences every week in Q3 and Q4, and be on the ground meeting with health plans throughout the year ### What Drives You Passionate about improving women’s and children’s health outcomes in Medicaid Being a top performer on team that is obsessed with winning Operating in an ambiguous environment Working at the intersection of healthcare and technology ### Why you should join our team By joining Pomelo, you will get in on the ground floor of a fast-moving, well-funded, and mission-driven startup that always puts the patient first. You will learn, grow and be challenged, and have fun with your team while doing it. We strive to create an environment where employees from all backgrounds are respected. We value working across disciplines, moving fast, data-driven decision making, learning, and always putting the patient first. ### Benefits and Perks Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their families High deductible Health Plans with Health Savings Account (HSA) options Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Equity grant participation 401(k) program Competitive vacation policy 16 weeks paid parental leave Fully remote work flexibility (within the US) ### Compensation The expected base salary range for this role is $170,000-$190,000. This role is also eligible for variable compensation, with expected on-target earnings of $340,000 to $380,000, and equity, giving you an ownership stake in Pomelo’s mission. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, competencies, and certifications. --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). Cite https://alderhq.app/jobs/ashby%3Apomelo-care%3A1e7eba1c-2e79-4cfd-acff-a8e7930dba0e and the date you read it. Observed facts come from the employer's own listing; location reach, level, family and skills are inferences.