[Hiring] Strategic Clinical Director, Speech Language Pathology @Cohere Health

Role Description

The Strategic Clinical Director will report to the VP, Sr Medical Director, Clinical Strategy and be a fundamental clinical driver of new clinical program design, strategy, and innovation – working closely with prospective and current clients as we rapidly expand. As an internal subject matter expert in one or more clinical specialties, you will support go-to-market efforts with the Growth team by evangelizing Cohere’s vision and understanding the pain points and needs of Cohere’s clients (i.e., health plans, health systems, & ACOs). You will also collaborate cross-functionally to shape and execute the clinical strategy so that Cohere successfully fills those needs using our core technologies and services.

• Lead the vision and evolution of the company’s clinical and digital care management offerings in Speech Pathology as the clinical subject matter expert.
• Utilize market data, consumer research, and patient analytics to spearhead new approaches to effective clinical delivery services.
• Provide leadership in the creation of comprehensive research packages, investigating specific clinical areas/offerings and strategic partners of interest.
• Partner with the VP Clinical Strategy and Cohere teams on new projects.
• Provide subject matter expertise and leadership in Speech Language Pathology, strategy, and client-facing discussions.
• Support the Growth team by traveling as one of our clinical experts for prospective client meetings and sales opportunities as needed.
• Build and expand client relationships by partnering with the Growth and Client Experience teams.
• Participate in strategic planning for Cohere’s clinical and digital care management strategy.
• Provide strategic guidance of utilization management and medical policy programs/areas as necessary.
• Monitor performance of launched clinical programs within your Specialty area and support continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Completed US-based Speech Language Pathology training program.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
• 5+ years of clinical practice beyond clinical fellowship.
• Active state licensure.
• 5+ years experience in managed care or clinical strategy at a health plan, healthtech/solutions/services, expert consulting (partner-level), or related payer-facing roles preferred.
• MBA or advanced degree in healthcare-related discipline preferred.
• Experience serving as the lead thinker / consulting partner, designing innovative clinical programs and interventions driving value for payers and their members.
• Success in building credibility, influence and partnership with key clients.
• Executive presence and ability to communicate effectively with partners / clients.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with highly cross-functional teammates and influence internal partner groups.
• Strong communication and team management / interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities and ability to initiate and maintain cross-team relationships.

Requirements

Please note: This is a part-time contractor position, approximately 20 hours per week, although hours can fluctuate depending on need.

Benefits

• Fully remote opportunity with about 25% travel.
• The salary range for this position is $84 to $94 per hour.

Interview Process

• Connect with Talent Acquisition for a Preliminary Phone Screening.
• Meet your Hiring Manager!
• Behavioral Interview(s).

Company Description

Cohere Health’s clinical intelligence platform and agentic AI-powered solutions connect health plans’ strategic goals and providers’ needs, optimizing the speed, cost, and quality of care.

• With an enterprise approach that streamlines payer-provider decision-making across the care continuum.
• Improves collaboration and reduces burden, resulting in up to 8x ROI and 94% provider satisfaction.
• Backed by leading investors such as Deerfield Management, Define Ventures, Flare Capital Partners, Longitude Capital, and Polaris Partners.