Digital Health Strategy Director

Medella Life; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology firm is seeking a Digital Health Strategy professional to define and execute digital health initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency. This role requires a strong background in healthcare strategy, digital health technologies, and compliance with U.S. regulations. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and strong analytical and communication skills. This is a full-time, mid-senior level position that offers an opportunity to lead innovative digital solutions.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in healthcare strategy, digital health, or consulting.
• Strong understanding of U.S. healthcare system and regulations.
• Experience with telehealth, EHRs, or healthcare AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the digital health strategy, including virtual care and AI-enabled solutions.
• Partner with leadership to identify growth opportunities through digital innovation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant U.S. laws and regulations for digital health initiatives.

Skills

Healthcare strategy

Digital health technologies

Change management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, business, public health, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview

The Digital Health Strategy role is responsible for defining, developing, and executing digital health initiatives that improve patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and business performance. This role bridges healthcare delivery, technology, data, and regulatory compliance, ensuring digital solutions align with organizational strategy and U.S. healthcare regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the organization’s digital health strategy, including virtual care, remote patient monitoring, digital therapeutics, AI-enabled solutions, and health data platforms.
• Translate business and clinical objectives into scalable digital health initiatives and roadmaps.
• Partner with executive leadership to identify growth opportunities through digital innovation.

Program & Product Development

• Lead evaluation, selection, and deployment of digital health technologies and vendors.
• Oversee pilot programs, scaling successful solutions across clinical and operational environments.
• Define KPIs, success metrics, and ROI for digital health investments.

Clinical & Operational Collaboration

• Work closely with clinicians, care teams, IT, operations, and compliance to ensure solutions meet clinical needs and workflow requirements.
• Support change management, adoption, and training for digital tools.

Regulatory, Privacy & Compliance

• Ensure all digital health initiatives comply with applicable U.S. laws and regulations, including:
• HIPAA and state privacy laws
• FDA digital health guidance and SaMD regulations
• CMS reimbursement and telehealth policies
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and security teams on risk assessments and governance.

Data & Analytics

• Leverage healthcare data, analytics, and interoperability standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR) to inform decision-making and performance improvement.
• Support data-driven population health, value-based care, and patient engagement initiatives.

Market & Innovation Scanning

• Monitor U.S. digital health trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape.
• Build relationships with startups, vendors, payers, providers, and industry partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, business, public health, technology, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 5–10+ years of experience in healthcare strategy, digital health, health technology, or consulting.
• Strong understanding of the U.S. healthcare system, including providers, payers, reimbursement models, and regulations.
• Experience with digital health technologies such as telehealth, EHRs, remote monitoring, digital therapeutics, or healthcare AI.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with health systems, health plans, life sciences, or health tech companies.
• Familiarity with FDA digital health pathways and CMS payment models.
• Experience in value-based care, population health, or consumer health platforms.
• Strong analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills.
• Strategic thinking and execution
• Healthcare regulatory knowledge (U.S.)
• Digital transformation leadership
• Change management and adoption

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Strategy/Planning and Sales
• Strategic Management Services, Business Consulting and Services, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing