Commercial Strategy Associate

Company: Charlie Health
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Why Charlie Health? Millions of people across the country are navigating mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and eating disorders, but too often, they're met with barriers to care. From limited local options and long wait times to treatment that lacks personalization, behavioral healthcare can leave people feeling unseen and unsupported. Charlie Health exists to change that. Our mission is to connect the world to life-saving behavioral health treatment. We deliver personalized, virtual care rooted in connection—between clients and clinicians, care teams, loved ones, and the communities that support them. By focusing on people with complex needs, we're expanding access to meaningful care and driving better outcomes from the comfort of home. As a rapidly growing organization, we're reaching more communities every day and building a team that's redefining what behavioral health treatment can look like. If you're ready to use your skills to drive lasting change and help more people access the care they deserve, we'd love to meet you. About the Role The Commercial Strategy Associate will play a critical role in streamlining the operational functions of the team's go-to-market strategy. This person will not only be responsible for identifying improvements but will also refine our processes for tracking end-to-end contracting and partnership management. The responsibilities of this role will impact broader payor strategy and help drive our Commercial KPIs, many of which are top organizational priorities for leadership. This position will necessitate profound attention to detail and proactive cross-functional collaboration to deliver valuable insights to the organization. This person will be intellectually curious and eager to develop a deep understanding of payor workflows and stakeholder relationships at a fast-paced, mission-driven organization. Our team is comprised of passionate, forward-thinking professionals eager to take on the challenge of the mental health crisis and play a formative role in providing life-saving solutions. We are looking for a candidate who is inspired by our mission and excited by the opportunity to increase access to mental healthcare and profoundly impact millions of lives. Responsibilities Partner with health plan stakeholders to build and develop end-to-end payor relationships Build and leverage in-depth knowledge of nuances in insurance market contracting Conduct and consolidate research related to payor workstreams and novel markets Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Finance, GTM, Legal, Compliance, RCM, etc.) to maintain health plan contracts Streamline development of go-to-market team processes, workflows, and tools Assist with scaling Commercial team initiatives over time to meet the needs of Charlie Health Analyze complex healthcare claims data to support competitive analysis and go-to-market strategy Support payor remediation efforts to streamline billing practices and improve revenue collections Requirements At least 2-4 years of relevant professional experience, including 1–2 years in investment banking, consulting, or at a high-growth start-up Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams concurrently Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and advanced Excel; proficiency in SQL and Python is a plus Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Proactive self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to operate independently in fast-paced environments Resourceful problem solver with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work Strong analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights; experience with healthcare analytics is a plus Located within a 45-minute commute of New York City and able to work on-site four days per week Benefits Charlie Health is pleased to offer comprehensive benefits to all full-time, exempt employees. Read more about our benefits here. LI-HYBRID The total target base compensation for this role will be between $106,000 and $135,000 per year at the commencement of employment. In addition to base compensation, this role also offers a performance bonus. The expected total cash compensation range, including potential bonus, will be between $117,000 and $148,000 per year. Please note, pay will be determined on an individualized basis and will be impacted by location, experience, expertise, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Further, cash compensation is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may include stock options and other Charlie Health-sponsored benefits. Our Values Connection: Care deeply & inspire hope. Congruence: Stay curious & heed the evidence. Commitment: Act with urgency & don't give up. Please do not call our public clinical admissions line in regard to this or any other job posting. Please be cautious of potential recruitment fraud. If you are interested in exploring opportunities at Charlie Health, please go directly to our Careers Page: https://www.charliehealth.com/careers/current -openings. Charlie Health will never ask you to pay a fee or download software as part of the interview process with our company. In addition, Charlie Health will not ask for your personal banking information until you have signed an offer of employment and completed onboarding paperwork that is provided by our People Operations team. All communications with Charlie Health Talent and People Operations professionals will only be sent from @charliehealth.com email addresses. Legitimate emails will never originate from gmail.com, yahoo.com, or other commercial email services. Recruiting agencies, please do not submit unsolicited referrals for this or any open role. We have a roster of agencies with whom we partner, and we will not pay any fee associated with unsolicited referrals. At Charlie Health, we value being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to cultivate an environment where individuals can be their authentic selves. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer means every member of our team feels as though they are supported and belong. We value diverse perspectives to help us provide essential mental health and substance use disorder treatments to all young people. Charlie Health applicants are assessed solely on their qualifications for the role, without regard to disability or need for accommodation. By clicking "Submit application" below, you agree to Charlie Health's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By submitting your application, you agree to receive SMS messages from Charlie Health regarding your application. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. You can reply STOP to opt out at any time. For help, reply HELP.

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