[Hiring] Senior Director, Clinical and Translational Research @Omada Health

Role Description

The Senior Director, Clinical & Translational Research leads Omada’s efforts to demonstrate the clinical value, economic, and population health value of its programs across various populations. This role collaborates closely with Clinical Strategy and Commercial teams to generate compelling clinical and health economics evidence and translate findings into the market. It also collaborates with Clinical Innovation and Product efforts to personalize and optimize Omada’s program impact in service of improving member engagement and outcomes.

Core Responsibilities

• Design, oversee, and execute clinical research studies and health economics research studies and analyses, including:
  • Randomized controlled trials
  • Observational cohort studies
  • Economic models
  • Healthcare claims analyses
  • Real-world evidence (RWE)
• Lead the development and interpretation of health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), including:
  • Cost-effectiveness analyses
  • Budget impact analyses
  • Total cost of care analyses
• Lead and mentor a team of PhD-level scientists (4) and project manager, providing guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities.
• Manage external research vendors, consultants, and partners.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and industry best practices in all research activities and publications.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and white papers.
• Author Thought Leadership pieces to represent the company’s position on relevant clinical topics.
• Collaborate closely with Clinical Strategy and Commercial teams, including Sales and Marketing, to develop compelling and evidence-based value stories and to translate research findings to Commercial-facing assets.
• Collaborate with Clinical Innovation (including Product, Care Delivery, and Data) in the development of personalized program experiments and quality improvement projects.
• Ensure sound and ethical scientific practices are followed, clinical rigor is maintained, and experiments are grounded in evidence-based behavioral science.
• Seek broad input from cross-functional teams to determine business impactful and clinically meaningful metrics for key program development pilots.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SME) for Behavior Change and Behavioral Health with R&D to inform program personalization and clinical impact.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Clinical Outcomes and Health Economics with Commercial Teams.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Ph.D., Pharm.D., or M.D.) in health services research, psychology, public health, or related fields.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant clinical research experience.
• Deep expertise in health economics and outcomes research (HEOR).
• Familiarity with quality measurement frameworks such as HEDIS and Medicare Advantage Star Ratings.
• Demonstrated track record of designing and leading studies, including clinical trials and observational studies.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Exceptionally collaborative and adaptable.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset.
• Ability and readiness for quick growth opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with generous annual cash bonus.
• Equity grants.
• Remote first work from home culture.
• Flexible Time Off to help you rest, recharge, and connect with loved ones.
• Generous parental leave.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (and above market employer contributions).
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA).
• Mental Health Support Solutions.
• ...and more!