Director, Corporate Development & Strategy

Daymark Health is a value-based oncology company redefining the cancer care experience for patients, providers, and health plans. Daymark’s comprehensive, personalized cancer care platform empowers patients with dedicated care navigation, symptom-focused support, behavioral health care, and social resources. Combined with evidence-based health interventions and a hybrid in-person + virtual care model, Daymark is improving the overall cancer experience for patients, providers, and health plans – and setting a new standard in cancer care. 

Daymark’s groundbreaking approach is led by CEO Dr. Justin Bekelman, a pioneer in transforming cancer care, alongside some of the nation’s foremost leaders in oncology and value-based care. Daymark Health is backed by Maverick Ventures, Yosemite, Oncology Ventures, Healthier Capital, Blue Venture Fund, and Healthcare Foundry.

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OUR  MISSION

Daymark Health is a value-based oncology company redefining the cancer care experience for patients, providers, and health plans. Daymark’s comprehensive, personalized cancer care platform empowers patients with dedicated care navigation, symptom-focused support, behavioral health care, and social resources. Combined with evidence-based health interventions and a hybrid in-person + virtual care model, Daymark is improving the overall cancer experience for patients, providers, and health plans – and setting a new standard in cancer care. 

Daymark’s groundbreaking approach is led by CEO Dr. Justin Bekelman, a pioneer in transforming cancer care, alongside some of the nation’s foremost leaders in oncology and value-based care. Daymark Health is backed by Maverick Ventures, Yosemite, Oncology Ventures, Healthier Capital, Blue Venture Fund, and Healthcare Foundry.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As Director of Corporate Development & Strategy, you will play a critical role in shaping Daymark’s next phase of growth. You will work closely with the executive team to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic opportunities that expand our reach across oncology providers, health plans, and new lines of business.

This role reports into Daymark’s Finance leadership, reflecting its close connection to capital allocation, financial strategy, and the evaluation of new growth opportunities. At the same time, the role operates highly cross-functionally across the organization. You will partner closely with leaders across Growth, Clinical, Product, and Operations to develop and execute strategic initiatives that expand Daymark’s reach and impact.

You will sit at the intersection of strategy, partnerships, and innovation in value-based oncology care. This includes evaluating new business lines, assessing emerging value-based payment models (including CMS Innovation Center programs), and helping design partnership models that allow Daymark to scale.

You will also serve as a strategic partner to leadership on key growth initiatives — helping prepare for provider and payer partnership discussions, supporting executive-level strategy conversations, and developing the strategic analyses and materials that help Daymark win and execute new opportunities.

After 3 months you will...

• Develop a deep understanding of Daymark’s care model, value-based oncology strategy, and growth roadmap
• Build strong relationships with leaders across Growth, Clinical, Product, and Finance
• Support key strategic initiatives, including preparing materials and analyses for provider and payer partnership discussions
• Conduct landscape analyses of CMS Innovation Center programs and emerging oncology payment models

After 6 months you will...

• Lead analyses evaluating new business opportunities, including potential expansion into new products, insured lines of business, or risk-bearing models
• Support strategic partnership opportunities with providers and health plans by developing financial models, market assessments, and executive-ready materials
• Help shape early concepts for new care delivery models or service line expansion
• Drive preparation for key executive meetings with provider and payer partners

After 12 months you will…

• Lead major strategic initiatives that shape Daymark’s growth trajectory
• Develop structured frameworks for evaluating joint ventures, risk-bearing partnerships, and new care delivery models
• Support the development of new strategic partnerships with providers and health plans
• Become a trusted strategic advisor to the executive team on growth initiatives

After 18 months you will...

• Drive the evaluation and launch of one or more new strategic growth initiatives, such as a new care delivery model, risk-bearing partnership, or expansion tied to a CMS innovation program
• Establish repeatable processes for evaluating new payment models, partnerships, and business lines
• Play a central role in shaping Daymark’s long-term growth strategy across providers, payers, and new lines of business

 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a strategic, analytical, and execution-oriented leader who thrives in fast-moving environments and enjoys solving complex growth challenges. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable thinking strategically about new business opportunities and rolling up their sleeves to build the analysis, materials, and partnerships that bring those strategies to life.

Core Competencies

• Move with purpose: You are highly proactive and biased toward action. You know how to identify and prioritize opportunities and move quickly to translate strategy into execution.
• Comfort with ambiguity: You thrive in dynamic environments where strategy and priorities evolve quickly. You bring structure and clarity to complex problems and enjoy building new capabilities from the ground up.
• Strategic and analytical rigor: You are a strong problem solver who can evaluate markets, build financial models, and translate complex strategic questions into clear recommendations.
• Executive communication: You can translate complex analyses into clear, compelling narratives and executive-ready presentations.
• Collaborative operator: You build strong relationships across teams and enjoy working with clinical, operational, and commercial leaders to bring strategic initiatives to life.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of experience in corporate development, strategy, consulting, investment banking, private equity, or healthcare strategy roles
• Experience evaluating strategic growth opportunities, partnerships, or new business lines
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Exceptional PowerPoint and executive presentation development skills
• Experience supporting executive-level decision making and strategic initiatives
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced startup or high-growth environment

Nice to Have

• Experience in healthcare services or value-based care
• Experience working with provider organizations or health plans
• Familiarity with value-based payment models, CMS Innovation Center programs, or healthcare reimbursement models

Experience evaluating joint ventures, partnerships, or new care delivery models

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The expected compensation for this role is $160,000 to $180,000 annually, depending on location & experience.

This role is fully remote within the US but will operate on either Central or Eastern time business hours.