VP Public Benefit

System • New York, NY

8d • $275,000 - $300,000

About The Position

Welcome systems thinkers. System builds software to help the world see and solve anything as a system, starting in healthcare. We are a Public Benefit Corporation driven by purpose and shaped by values. We hire systems thinkers who are motivated by our purpose, share our values, and have the skills to advance our mission. We are hiring a VP Public Benefit to lead and scale System’s public benefit strategy, maximizing societal impact while embedding mission, values, and responsible technology practices across the organization. This is a strategic leadership role with influence across multiple functions, responsible for advancing System’s societal impact on a global scale and driving external engagement across healthcare, research, philanthropy, and government sectors. This person will report to the CEO. About System We aspire to help the world see itself differently and build a more responsible and values-driven model of a tech company. We are backed by top-tier VCs in Silicon Valley and New York and leading angel investors and founded by the former VP Data at Spotify. To learn more about what motivates our social mission, we invite you to read our blog here. We believe in the power of autonomous, interdisciplinary, and diverse teams; in agile development; and in leading with values, first principles, and clear high-level priorities backed by data. We believe in cultivating a growth mindset for our team — always learning, improving, being challenged, and having opportunities for professional and personal development. System Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace, in person and online, free from discrimination. We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better product for our users. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Job applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America and must maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.

Requirements

• A deep commitment to public benefit, systems thinking, and the responsible use of technology.
• 10+ years of experience in social impact, partnerships, or strategy roles spanning the public, private, or nonprofit sectors.
• A proven record of building partnerships that drive measurable outcomes in healthcare, research, or related domains.
• The ability to translate complex ideas into clear narratives that inspire collaboration and trust.
• Experience shaping and assessing the societal impact of programs or initiatives within a mission-driven organization
• Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and strategic execution skills.
• A systems-oriented mindset—comfortable navigating complexity, connecting dots, and fostering alignment across diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive System’s public benefit strategy and ensure alignment with organizational mission and values.
• Cultivate and secure philanthropic support from major foundations.
• Establish and manage high-impact research and government partnerships.
• Collaborate with Product, Communications, Community, and Leadership teams to shape public benefit offerings and product roadmap.
• Represent System in global networks, consortiums, and public forums as a trusted, purpose-driven technology leader.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees