Director, Clinical Operations and Strategy

employerdirecthealthcare; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Lantern seeks a Director of Clinical Operations and Strategy to lead complex clinical operations, optimizing workflows and cross‑functional initiatives. This role combines strategic planning with hands‑on execution and supports the Chief Medical Officer as needed.

Location: Dallas, TX or New York, NY – Hybrid (3 days in office). You will drive program management, new workflows, KPI設, and regulatory compliance while aligning clinical priority initiatives with company goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of healthcare consulting experience at a leading healthcare consulting firm focused on strategy, operations or finance.
• 2+ years of operating experience at a health tech or innovative healthcare services organization.
• Lean or Six Sigma process improvement experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to independently analyze complex data and derive actionable insights.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of projects, including program management and change management.
• Lead the definition and implementation of new clinical workflows and processes.
• Design and conduct experiments to optimize existing clinical operations.
• Develop and manage KPIs/SLAs to measure the performance of clinical operations.
• Identify opportunities for process and efficiency improvement.
• Work cross-functionally to effectively execute against our priorities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and company policies.
• Provide insights to inform strategic direction through market research and analyses.
• Prepare the clinical team for internal and external presentations.

Skills

Healthcare consulting

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Communication skills

AI tools fluency

Education

MPH

MHA

MBA with healthcare focus

Job description

About Lantern

Lantern is the specialty care platform connecting people with the best care when they need it most. By curating a Network of Excellence comprised of the nation's top specialists for surgery, cancer care, infusions and more, Lantern delivers excellent care with significant cost savings to employers and their workforces. Lantern also pairs members with a dedicated care team, including Care Advocates and nurses, for the entirety of their care journey, helping them get back to good health, back to their families and back to work. With convenient access to specialists nationwide, Lantern means quality care is within driving distance for most. Lantern is trusted by the nation's largest employers to deliver care to more than 6 million members across the country. Learn more about us at lanterncare.com.

Director, Clinical Operations and Strategy

Lantern is looking for a Director of Clinical Operations and Strategy to join our fast-growing team. We are looking for a seasoned operations and strategy leader, who has a passion for complex clinical operations and optimization problems, to lead various clinical priorities from inception , ideation and discovery, through to road mapping, prioritization, experimentation, and implementation. This position requires an experienced operator who can efficiently lead cross-functional projects, stand-up new initiatives from 0- > 1 and lead a highly effective clinical operations organization. You will be successful in this role if you can straddle the balance of leading and doing. You should be a systems-thinker, prioritize well, and make high-quality, data-driven decisions, but also be willing to roll up your sleeves to help us continuously improve. This role will work closely with senior clinical leaders and collaborate across all parts of the organization. While this role is focused on ensuring smooth implementation and ongoing operation of clinical priorities, you will also be expected to provide support to the Chief Medical Officer in a Chief of Staff capacity as needed.

Location : Dallas, TX or New York, NY - Hybrid schedule (3x in office per week)

Responsibilities :

• Drive execution of projects, including program management and change management
• Lead the definition and implementation of new clinical workflows and processes
• Design and conduct experiments to optimize existing clinical operations
• Develop and manage KPIs/SLAs to measure the performance of clinical operations
• Identify opportunities for process and efficiency improvement
• Work cross-functionally to effectively execute against our priorities
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies
• Provide insights to inform the strategic direction of the company: conduct market research, drive competitive analyses, and report findings to clinical leadership
• Ensure the clinical team is well-prepared for internal and external presentations
• Ensure the clinical team operates smoothly at all levels

Requirements :

• 5+ years of healthcare consulting experience at a leading healthcare consulting firm focused on at least one of the following: strategy, operations, finance
• 2+ years of operating experience at a health tech or innovative healthcare services organization
• Demonstrated excellence in project management and leadership skills
• Experience working in high-performing, cross-functional teams
• Ability to independently analyze complex data and derive actionable insights
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Focus on bringing a Health Tech lens to clinical and business problems, leveraging analytic tools as available to improve operations. This means a fluency in using AI tools

Strong Candidates will :

• Advanced degree in a healthcare-related field (e.g., MPH, MHA, MBA with healthcare focus)
• A thorough understanding of clinical workflows and healthcare operations
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance requirements
• Thrives in collaborative settings and fast-paced environments
• Drive to tackle big problems with innovative solutions
• Deep concern for patients and their healthcare experiences
• Values and promotes diversity in perspectives and experiences
• Focus on execution
• Celebrate small and big wins, understanding their importance in driving change
• Guided by truth and honesty in all interactions

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave

Compensation : Base salary range: $185,000 - $205,000 plus annual bonus potential, depending on relevant experience, location, and qualifications.

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