# Payer Partnerships Director at Lyra

- Company: Lyra
- What the company does: Lyra is your partner in building a culture that celebrates mental well-being. Learn more about how to partner with Lyra and transform workforce mental health. Backed by Greylock and IVP.
- Company website: https://www.lyrahealth.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: United States
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $168K to $231K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-21
- Apply by: 2026-11-05
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/lyrahealth/45bc7b6e-7b18-4e51-b9a5-65d29310d020
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/lyra-payer-partnerships-director/

## About the role

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Payer Partnership Director to lead the contracting strategy and execution for our Health Plans & Health Systems (HP/HS) vertical. In this role, you will partner closely with business development and the solutions team to drive our market strategy, forge net-new relationships, and ensure optimal payer coverage to support our growth and expand access to care across each market.

## What they're looking for

- Experience: 12+ years of progressive experience in payer contracting, network development, or managed care, preferably within the digital health, behavioral health, or health tech space
- Negotiation Expertise: Proven track record of successfully sourcing, negotiating, and executing complex fee-for-service and/or value-based contracts with national and regional health plans
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Significant experience driving alignment across business development, operations, and executive teams to push toward a shared market strategy
- Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the health plan landscape, credentialing processes, reimbursement methodologies, and regulatory requirements
- Agility & Drive: A self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, with a proven ability to independently build net-new relationships and navigate long, complex sales/contracting cycles

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