Senior Medical Director, Digital Innovation
Job Purpose And Summary
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities
Join a mission-driven organization at a transformative moment for health care and technology. As Senior Medical Director, Digital Innovation at Aetna, a CVS Health company, you will serve as a key physician leader for Aetna’s digital health and clinical AI strategy — a role that sits at the forefront of how a leading national health plan is deploying artificial intelligence and digital tools to improve access, drive behavior change, and measurably improve outcomes for tens of millions of members.
Reporting directly to the Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, Commercial & Innovation, and partnering across Analytics, Technology, Clinical Operations, Enterprise AI, Product, and Aetna Medical Affairs, this leader will shape how Aetna sources, evaluates, and scales member-facing clinical AI products; how the Aetna Health app and omni-channel digital platforms are designed to activate members; and how AI is embedded into clinical workflows to extend the reach and impact of our care teams.
The ideal candidate has built or led clinical digital products, understands what it takes to move from concept to scaled deployment, and brings the clinical credibility and executive presence to influence at every level of the organization.
Required Experience And Qualifications
MD (Doctor of Medicine) or DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) Active and current medical license (MD or DO) without encumbrances in at least one U.S. state Board Certification including Maintenance of Certification in a specialty of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
Minimum 5 years of work experience in health care technology, digital health, managed care, or equivalent — with meaningful exposure to clinical product development or clinical AI Hands-on experience with AI/ML applications in health care — including generative AI, NLP, predictive modeling, or clinical decision support — and a nuanced understanding of the clinical, ethical, and regulatory considerations involved Exceptional ability to work across technical and non-technical stakeholders; demonstrated skill translating between clinical requirements and technology solutions Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to build coalitions and drive alignment across diverse, matrixed audiences Ability to work virtually with occasional travel for in-person meetings (up to 15%)
Preferred Experience And Qualifications
10+ years of combined clinical and health technology, digital health, or managed care experience Demonstrated experience sourcing, evaluating, and/or implementing digital health or clinical AI solutions — including model review, validation, monitoring, and clinical workflow integration — in a health plan, health system, or health technology organization Familiarity with health plan operations, utilization management, care management, and commercial/employer line-of-business dynamics Prior experience contributing to AI governance, quality and safety frameworks, or responsible AI programs in a health care context Track record of thought leadership in digital health, clinical AI, or health technology — through publications, conference presentations, advisory roles, or industry engagement