Executive Director, Consumer Strategic Partnerships

Job#: 3025377 Job Description: Executive Director, Consumer Strategic Partnerships Responsible for defining and executing the vision, strategy and roadmap for Consumer partnerships, identifying and prioritizing market opportunities, customer needs and competitive advantages to drive growth, innovation, and market expansion, as well as identifying, acting and executing on opportunities for long-term, sustainable growth for the consumer business, including accountability for external partnership revenue. This role requires a dynamic, results-oriented leader who will work with C-suite individuals to identify, negotiate, and manage high-impact consumer partnerships across various sectors, including healthcare, technology, and retail. This role will collaborate closely with internal executive and senior leadership teams-including marketing, sales, clinical, IT and operations-to integrate consumer partnership strategies into the company's broader business development efforts. In addition, the role will lead market research, assess emerging trends, and identify new opportunities for strategic alliances, all while ensuring optimal execution of existing consumer partnerships to maximize value and business outcomes. This role is remote for candidates residing in California (CA) or New York (NY). In North Carolina (NC), the position follows a hybrid schedule. Candidates must reside in CA, NY, or NC, as these locations are central to our consumer strategic partnerships. Applicants who live within 35 miles of our Burlington, NC or Durham, NC offices will follow a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum of three in‑office days per week at their assigned location (Burlington or Durham). This structure supports strong collaboration while maintaining work‑life flexibility. Job Responsibilities: * Define and lead the execution of the consumer partnership strategy. * Surface 3rd party data consumer partnerships for the advancement of personalized medicine. * Continuously assess market opportunities for potential consumer partnerships with retailers, data aggregators, technology partners, pharmaceutical companies, digital solutions and other health care vendors * Collaborate with executive and senior leaders in marketing and strategy to develop consumer partnership strategies to deliver on growth goals * Support the ideation of new product and service initiatives aligned with the company's strategic goals and partner needs. * Collaborate with leaders of the Venture Fund to assess new consumer partnership opportunities * Manage assigned existing consumer partner executive relationships and assess resource support needed to maintain, grow, and optimize consumer partnerships * Identify opportunities for innovative solutions and business models that enhance the value proposition for partners and consumers * Build and manage strategic alliances with key industry thought leaders, ensuring long-term success and value creation for all parties involved. * Oversee contract discussions and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in consumer partnership agreements. * Represent the client at industry conferences, events, and forums to stay at the forefront of trends and foster relationships with potential strategic partners and contribute to thought leadership as necessary Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree * 15 years' experience in consulting, product development, consumer partnerships within the healthcare industry Preferred Qualifications: * Master's degree or MBA Additional Job Standards: * Ability to collaborate and lead projects with a mix of remote and centrally located team members across time zones * Familiarity with digital health solutions and technology integrations * Track record of building strong client relationships. * A proven leader who thrives in collaborative environments and is results driven. Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide. Employee Type: FullTime Location: Durham, NC, US Job Type: Date Posted: March 12, 2026 Pay Range: $200,000 - $270,000 Similar Jobs * Director of Technology * Strategic Buyer * Creative Director II - Creative Director II * Human Resources Director * Director of Quality Management

Created: 2026-04-02