Business Development & Growth Associate, Pharma

At Talkspace, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging-centered workplace where everyone can thrive while making a difference in mental health. Want to help over two million people receive quality mental healthcare? Come join our mission of getting therapy in the hands of everyone!

We are looking for a Business Development & Growth Associate, Pharma to join our Wisdo Health team. This role would be responsible for supporting the continued growth of our pharma business. Working directly with Wisdo’s President, this person will play a hands-on role in identifying prospective clients, executing outreach campaigns, supporting business-development activities, and helping expand relationships across the pharmaceutical industry. This role is ideal for someone who is resourceful, technology-savvy, and comfortable using AI and a variety of digital tools to work quickly and independently. You may be researching a pharmaceutical brand and building a prospect list, launching a LinkedIn campaign, preparing for a client meeting, working in our CRM, or using AI to accelerate research and content development. Prospecting, outreach, and consistent follow-up are central to the role. You’ll also help turn what you learn about prospective clients into stronger campaigns and sales materials. The right person enjoys figuring things out, learning new tools, and turning ideas into execution. To work at Talkspace, you need to be as passionate as we are about our work, and excited to partner with us on delivering quality mental healthcare.

This is a remote position based on Eastern Time. Talkspace Headquarters is located in NYC.

What You’ll Do

• Prospecting & Outreach
  
  • Research pharmaceutical companies, brands, therapeutic areas, agencies, and potential partners.
  • Identify decision-makers and build and maintain targeted prospect and account lists.
  • Use LinkedIn, prospecting databases, AI tools, and other resources to identify contacts and opportunities.
  • Build and execute targeted email and LinkedIn outreach campaigns.
  • Conduct initial outreach, personalize communications, and manage systematic follow-up.
  • Track responses and help turn initial interest into meetings with senior leadership.
• Sales & Pipeline Support
  • Maintain prospect, opportunity, and activity information in the CRM and track follow-ups and next steps.
  • Research companies, brands, and attendees in advance of prospective-client meetings.
  • Help customize presentations and prepare materials for client conversations.
  • Coordinate post-meeting follow-up and support proposals, RFP responses, and other business-development materials.
• AI, Data & Commercial Tools
  
  • Use AI extensively to accelerate prospect research, account intelligence, outreach, meeting preparation, and content development.
  • Work hands-on across CRM platforms, prospecting databases, LinkedIn, email and marketing platforms, spreadsheets, presentation tools, and other commercial technologies.
  • Explore new AI and automation tools and identify opportunities to make prospecting, outreach, and other workflows more efficient.
  • Learn new platforms independently and maintain clean, organized data across systems.
• Growth Marketing & Events
  • Help execute campaigns around Wisdo research, client results, white papers, webinars, and thought leadership.
  • Support LinkedIn, email, and other marketing activities targeting pharmaceutical audiences.
  • Research relevant conferences and events, identify priority prospects and attendees, and coordinate pre- and post-event outreach.
  • Help develop and maintain sales and marketing materials.

About You

• At least 3 years of hands-on business development or growth experience in healthcare, life sciences, or healthcare marketing, including prospect research, outbound outreach, and pipeline follow-up.
• Experience targeting pharmaceutical brands, patient support teams, or healthcare/pharma agencies is strongly preferred.
• Able to describe outreach campaigns you personally executed and the meetings or opportunities they generated.
• Hands-on experience using a CRM, prospecting tools, LinkedIn, and email platforms to run outreach and maintain an organized pipeline.
• Strong research and writing skills, with demonstrated use of AI tools to work faster while checking the accuracy and quality of the output.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Pre-tax benefits: HSA/ FSA
• 401k Retirement Savings Program with matching up to 3%
• Voluntary benefits including disability, basic life or pet insurance, etc.
• Monthly Wellness Stipend to promote mental and physical self-care
• Flexible PTO and Remote First Environment
• Regular team events, including Wellness Workshops and Team Building Events
• Free access to Talkspace products for you and one household member, as well as access to a friends and family discount!

Compensation

At Talkspace, we believe that pay transparency during the interview process is a critical part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary bands are based on internal and external compensation benchmarks, which we regularly evaluate to ensure we pay competitively.

The base salary range for this role is between $67,000 - $95,0000. Within the salary bands, leveling corresponds to each candidate’s relevant experience, skills as assessed during the interview process, education, and applicable certifications.

Why Talkspace?

Talkspace is the world’s leading online therapy company, serving over 2 million users looking to begin their wellness journey through tele-health. According to the World Health Organization, close to 1 billion people worldwide live with a mental disorder, and on average more than 75% with mental, neurological, and substance use disorders receive no treatment for their condition at all. Additionally, one-third of the world’s population – 2 billion people – live in countries that spend less than 1% of their health budgets on mental health. Therapy is an universal need and it's our mission here to change the world by cultivating an intentional space for people to feel supported through quality care that is simple and accessible.

Combining our passion for innovation along with our desire to help others overcome the stigma behind “getting help,” we are transforming the way patients find the right care provider, making an otherwise impossible feat easily conquerable. Our network of licensed, accredited, and board-certified clinicians are increasing access to mental health for our members through a myriad of high quality therapy services: anytime and for a fraction of the price. Dedicated to our mission, we are looking for candidates that want to bring their talents into a diverse “for purpose” space. If you’re equally as passionate about making quality mental healthcare accessible to all then Talkspace is the right place for you!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Talkspace welcomes and celebrates talent from all backgrounds, perspectives, and walks of life to foster an innovative and diverse workforce. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification or if your path has been nontraditional — such as not completing a formal degree program, taking a career break, or having a prior criminal record — if you believe you could make a great addition to this team. Come as you are and learn about the exciting opportunities on our team.

Individuals seeking employment at Talkspace are considered without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

How do we define Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Talkspace?

Diversity

Diversity encompasses the unique attributes of our employees as individuals. We value and embrace the richness arising from their varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, which include, but are not limited to, age, ability, ethnicity, gender, race, and cultural background.

Equity

Equity refers to a fair and impartial workplace, aiming to ensure equal growth and advancement opportunities for all employees. This involves amplifying underrepresented voices, addressing unconscious biases, and providing inclusive, culturally competent mental health care.

Inclusion

Inclusion signifies the practice of granting equal access to opportunities and resources for all employees, particularly those who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized. It ensures that everyone feels a sense of belonging, value, support, and respect as an individual.

Belonging

Belonging reflects the affinity and positive relationships that develop among employees from diverse backgrounds when businesses actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.