Director of Business Development & Operations

Director of Business Development & Operations

As Thyme Care scales, the Director of Business Development & Operations will be a foundational leader on a cross-functional innovation and execution engine focused on bringing high-priority ideas to life, from early concept through operational launch. This role reports to the VP of BD & Ops and will spearhead initiatives that enhance near-term contract success with partners and have the potential to become standalone revenue streams.

Overview

Thyme Care is building a diverse team to transform the cancer care experience for patients, caregivers, and providers. The company aims to be a technology-driven, provider-centric care delivery model and seeks to redefine access, delivery, and experience in cancer care. The Director will translate strategic ideas into tangible impact for members and partners.

What you’ll do

• Identify and evaluate opportunities that drive impact for Thyme Care's members and partners, including strategic partnerships and new builds. Work cross-functionally with product, clinical, growth, and finance to assess opportunities and recommend which to pursue.
• Own the end-to-end build and execution of new initiatives—from validating market needs and building the business case to overseeing implementation and driving early results. Act as the de facto GM for early-stage efforts with accountability for short-term performance and long-term sustainability.
• Build a repeatable launch function by developing tools and processes that help Thyme Care evaluate, pressure-test, and move quickly on new opportunities.

What you’ve done / Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience across healthcare strategy and operations, with a track record of building and scaling complex initiatives or business lines from the ground up.
• Background in consulting, investing, or corporate strategy with deep healthcare operating experience.
• History of building from scratch—owning large-scale initiatives from concept through launch, iteration, and scale.
• Strong financial acumen, including building financial models, market entry analyses, and investment cases.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to distill complexity and engage C-suite executives and partners.
• Comfort with ambiguity and a bias for action—ability to create clarity, momentum, and results without a playbook.

Nice to have

• MBA or equivalent experience, preferably with P&L ownership or business unit leadership.
• Significant experience in oncology value-based care.
• Industry expertise at the intersection of oncology and pharma/life sciences.
• Experience supporting or leading healthcare M&A and due diligence processes.

What leads to success

• Act with our members in mind. The mission matters deeply; a passion for leveraging technology to improve healthcare outcomes and the member experience is essential.
• Move with purpose. Prioritize effectively and drive timely execution.
• Comfortable with ambiguity. Thrive in startup dynamics and adapt strategies as needed.
• Health Tech Business Development & Operations expertise. Deep understanding of the health tech market and experience building strategic partnerships and launching new initiatives.

Our values

At Thyme Care, our core values guide us in everything we do: Act with our members in mind, Move with purpose, and Seek diverse perspectives. They anchor our decisions and growth. We are committed to inclusion and equal opportunity.

Salary and equal opportunity

Salary ranges are based on competitive pay for our size and industry and are one part of the total compensation package that includes equity, benefits, and other opportunities at Thyme Care. Individual pay decisions are based on qualifications, experience, skill, and internal equity. The base salary for this role is $175,000-$210,000. We recognize a history of inequality in healthcare and are committed to a culture of inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer.

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Job location: New York, NY.