Strategic Clinical Director, Speech Language Pathology

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the vision and evolution of the company’s clinical and digital care management offerings in Speech Pathology as the clinical subject matter expert, in collaboration with colleagues from Clinical Strategy, Analytics, Product Management, Operations, Growth, and other teams
• Utilize market data, consumer research, and patient analytics to spearhead new approaches to effective clinical delivery services, including the introduction of new technology and integrated paths
• Partner with the VP Clinical Strategy and Cohere teams on new projects
• 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 to uncover client pain points, deliver solutions, assign clients to managers as appropriate, and support upsell opportunities (e.g., Sleep programs)
• Provide strategic guidance of utilization management and medical policy programs/areas as necessary to support the clinical organization
• Monitor performance of launched clinical programs within your Specialty area and support continuous improvement

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Strong communication and team management / interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership capabilities and ability to initiate and maintain cross-team relationships

Benefits

Fully remote opportunity with about 25% travel

The salary range for this position is $84 to $94 per hour. In accordance with state applicable laws, Cohere is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. Individual pay decisions are ultimately based on a number of factors, including but not limited to qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and internal alignment.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $84 to $94 per hour.

Schedule

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