Director of Healthcare Strategy and Innovation

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Strategy and Innovation Director in the United States.

This role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact strategic initiatives and drive innovation across emerging business areas in healthcare. You will identify and evaluate new market opportunities, develop actionable strategies, and guide cross-functional teams from concept to execution. The position combines entrepreneurial thinking with analytical rigor, allowing you to shape product vision, business models, and clinical solutions that improve patient outcomes. You will mentor colleagues, establish best practices, and influence organizational strategy, all within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates are entrepreneurial, analytical, and highly skilled in both clinical and business strategy.

Accountabilities:

• Identify, assess, and drive new business and product opportunities in healthcare, focusing on improving patient outcomes and sustainable growth
• Lead high-priority strategic projects and cross-functional initiatives, providing strategic direction and actionable insights
• Collaborate with teams across Business Development, Product, Clinical, and Marketing to align on objectives and inform decision-making
• Develop business cases, pitch decks, product concepts, and prototypes to support the launch of new initiatives
• Mentor junior colleagues, establish best practices, and facilitate process improvements across strategy and innovation teams
• Serve as a strategic and clinical expert in engagement with Life Science customers, supporting the end-to-end sales cycle and product adoption
  
  
  

Requirements

• MD required; MBA and 3+ years of healthcare strategy consulting strongly preferred
• Experience in life sciences, pharmaceutical, or MedTech industries highly desirable
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with strong business and strategic acumen
• Skilled in PowerPoint, Excel, and other business analysis tools
• Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional teams and navigate ambiguous situations
• Entrepreneurial mindset with creativity, resourcefulness, and a growth-oriented learning attitude
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex clinical and business concepts for diverse audiences
  
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $170K-$243K USD depending on location and role tier
• Total compensation includes base salary, commission, and equity options
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) plan and financial planning resources
• Flexible time off, generous vacation, and wellness allowances
• Opportunity for professional growth, mentorship, and exposure to cutting-edge AI in healthcare
• Fully remote work option with support for distributed teams
  
  

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching. When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.

📊 It compares your profile to the job's core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.

🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.

🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!