Associate Medical Director/Principal, Payer Partnerships (Medtech)

TL;DR

Associate Medical Director/Principal, Payer Partnerships (Medtech): Supporting health plan relationships and external thought leadership strategy to expand provider network impact with an accent on clinical strategy and payer partnerships. Focus on driving data-driven insights for patient outcomes, communicating clinical value to non-clinical stakeholders, and shaping strategic product direction.

Location: Remote (Must be based on or near the US East Coast and willing to travel)

Salary: $179,200 - $280,000

Company

A Series D mental healthcare platform building software to automate insurance administration and improve access to behavioral health services.

What you will do

• Lead health plan partnerships and strategic relations with payers through presentations and reporting.
• Drive innovative data analyses to prove patient outcomes and generate novel strategic insights.
• Represent the company as a thought leader through conference participation and expert content creation.
• Collaborate with product, design, and growth teams to infuse clinical strategy across the organization.
• Analyze how clinicians utilize digital tools to ensure high-quality and compliant care delivery.

Requirements

• Psychiatrist (MD/DO) or Clinical Psychologist (PhD).
• 3+ years of experience as a clinician operating in a fast-paced, high-growth business.
• 2+ years of experience in payer or partnership roles, preferably in technology environments.
• Proven thought leadership with peer-reviewed publications or mainstream media articles.
• Ability to distill complex clinical processes into language that moves product implementation forward.
• Must be based on or near the US East Coast.

Nice to have

• Experience with healthcare tech companies or startups.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations regarding the corporate practice of medicine.
• Experience with clinical quality measurement and peer review systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive equity compensation and ownership opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA/FSA.
• 401K retirement savings and a work-from-home stipend.
• Flexible PTO, 13 paid holidays, and a year-end holiday break.
• Therapy reimbursement and 16-week parental leave for eligible employees.
• Professional development training and Carrot Fertility membership.