$240,000 – $275,000Compensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Health Tech, HealthcareIndustries

About Virta Health

Virta Health is pioneering a new standard of care for people to reclaim their lives. We are in the midst of a public health crisis: obesity rates are at an all-time high and over half of US adults have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, and despite billions spent on new treatments, outcomes are largely worse. Virta reverses these diseases and delivers life-changing results by pairing individualized nutrition with ongoing care from a clinical support team. We have raised over $350 million from top-tier investors, and partner with the largest health plans, employers, and government organizations to help their employees and members restore their health and take back their lives.

About the Role

We are looking for a visionary Vice President of Total Rewards to lead our compensation and benefits strategy to align with our high-performance culture and ambitious growth goals. This leader will join a dynamic People team, inherit a team of talented total rewards professionals, and play a critical role in shaping the future of our organization. This role is ideal for a strategic yet hands-on leader who thrives in high-growth environments and has experience operating at the intersection of private and public company practices.

Salary: $240K - $275K Location Type: Remote Employment Type: FullTime

Responsibilities

Compensation Strategy

  • Redesign and implement a forward-thinking compensation strategy that aligns with our business objectives, supports a high-performance culture, and positions us competitively for an IPO and beyond.

Executive Compensation

  • Lead the design and administration of executive compensation programs, including equity, bonus structures, and market benchmarking.
  • Partner with the Chief People Officer and BoD Compensation Committee to ensure compliance and competitiveness.

Equity and Long-Term Incentives

  • Develop strategies for equity and long-term incentives that support retention and value creation for employees at all levels.

Benefits Optimization

  • Evaluate and enhance our benefits offerings to meet the needs of a diverse, distributed workforce while controlling costs.

Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, particularly as we transition to a public company, including proxy reporting and equity program administration.

Leadership and Development

  • Mentor and develop the Total Rewards team, including our Payroll and HRIS functions ensuring they are equipped to deliver high-quality support across the organization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to align on budgeting, reporting, and governance.

Data-Driven Decision Making

  • Leverage analytics to provide actionable insights on compensation trends, equity usage, and workforce planning.

Education

  • Drive educational initiatives to enhance employee understanding of the company's compensation philosophy and total rewards package, fostering transparency and engagement.
  • Empower leaders with the tools to communicate rewards principles effectively and make informed compensation decisions.

90 Day Plan

Assessment and Quick Wins

  • Conduct a comprehensive audit of current compensation, equity, and benefits programs.
  • Identify immediate gaps, risks, or inconsistencies and present recommendations to leadership.
  • Engage with key stakeholders to understand priorities and build strong partnerships.

Team Integration

  • Assess the Total Rewards team structure, skillsets, and capacity.
  • Provide clear guidance, roles, and responsibilities while fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.
  • Partner with leaders across the organization to understand workforce needs and ensure total rewards programs drive engagement and performance.
  • Develop close bonds with Finance and Legal to align on equity administration, budgeting, and compliance.

Strategy Redesign

  • Begin crafting a long-term compensation strategy, focusing on scalability and IPO readiness.
  • Start addressing critical issues such as mark

Skills

Compensation Strategy
Executive Compensation
Equity
Long-Term Incentives
Benefits Optimization
Market Benchmarking
IPO
High-Growth Environments

Virta Health

Reverses type 2 diabetes through personalized care

About Virta Health

Virta Health focuses on reversing type 2 diabetes through a combination of personalized nutrition, continuous remote care, and behavioral science. Their treatment is designed for individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, healthcare providers, and enterprise partners like employers and health plans. Unlike many competitors, Virta Health operates on a performance-based model, meaning they only receive payment if they achieve successful outcomes for their patients. This aligns their financial incentives with patient health improvements. The company's goal is to reverse type 2 diabetes in 100 million people, making their approach not just about managing diabetes but actively working towards its reversal.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$362.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Remote-first work environment
Flexible work hours & time off policy
Health insurance
Paid parental leave
Free Virta treatment & family discount
Internet, home office, learning & development stipends
Employee resource groups
401K & ROTH contribution

Risks

Increased competition in diabetes reversal could threaten Virta's market share.
Rising popularity of GLP-1 medications may divert clients from Virta's approach.
Regulatory changes in GLP-1 prescriptions could impact Virta's business model.

Differentiation

Virta Health offers a medication-free approach to reversing type 2 diabetes.
Their performance-based model aligns financial incentives with patient outcomes.
Virta's continuous remote care platform provides personalized nutrition and behavioral support.

Upsides

Virta Health has achieved over $100M in annualized revenue with sustainable weight loss solutions.
Partnerships with major payers like U-Haul enhance Virta's market reach and credibility.
Growing skepticism about GLP-1 medications boosts demand for Virta's alternative treatments.

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