Medical Director

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO); United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Medical Director to provide clinical oncology expertise and lead prior authorization reviews. This role emphasizes collaboration with healthcare professionals and quality improvement initiatives, making a significant impact on patient care. Join a forward-thinking team committed to innovation in cancer treatment solutions, where your insights will drive real-world data initiatives and enhance oncology programs. This position offers a flexible remote work environment, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to a mission-focused organization dedicated to improving the lives of patients navigating cancer challenges.

Benefits

Full benefit package from day one

Company bonus

Flexible work options

Collaborative work environment

Social activities and community events

Qualifications

• Requires a Medical Doctor degree and board certification in oncology.
• 3 years of post-training clinical practice experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform prior authorization reviews and peer-to-peer consultations.
• Collaborate on research projects and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Clinical Oncology Expertise

Prior Authorization Reviews

Quality Improvement

Collaboration with Healthcare Professionals

Analytical Skills

Education

Medical Doctor or comparable degree

Board certification in oncology-focused specialty

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Come Join Us
We are looking for talented, innovative, creative and compassionate individuals to join our team

Remote Status: Remote

About OncoHealth

OncoHealth is a leading digital health company dedicated to helping health plans, employers, providers, and patients navigate the physical, mental, and financial complexities of cancer through technology-enabled services. Supporting more than 8 million people in the US and Puerto Rico, OncoHealth offers digital solutions for treatment review and virtual care across all cancer types.

About the Role

The Medical Director is responsible for providing clinical oncology expertise regarding cancer treatment and diagnostics. The primary area of focus is on prior authorization reviews, but additional areas of focus could potentially include assisting with tasks as delineated below.

• Performs prior authorization reviews of chemotherapy treatment requests, which include peer-to-peer consultations with treating physicians, as needed.
• Quality improvement activities focused on accuracy, efficiency, and rapid uptake of emerging evidence.
• Serves as clinical expert for strategic initiatives focused on real-world oncology data and analytics.
• Collaborates with nurses, pharmacists, other clinicians, and data analysts on research projects, publications, and presentations.

About You

• Medical Doctor or comparable degree required.
• Board certification in an oncology-focused specialty and current unrestricted Medical Doctor license in good standing recognized in the United States.
• 3 years of post-training clinical practice experience.
• Systems/Tools: MS Office Suite proficient.

About the Location

OncoHealth is committed to remote, hybrid, or in-office work options. The majority of the team will be remote or in hybrid work arrangements with offices in Atlanta, GA and Guaynabo, PR. We are open to employees nationwide but work primarily in the Eastern and Central Time Zones.

Our Culture

Taking ownership of quick action, critically thinking through the needs, and working well with others are key competencies of team member success. Our leadership is dedicated to building a culture based on respect, clinical excellence, and innovation – all with a focused mission of putting patients first!

We offer a full benefit package on your first day, along with a company bonus. You may visit or work from our very modern and engaging offices and experience a fun, collaborative environment where social activities and community events matter. We enjoy being together!

OncoHealth is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

The Opportunity

The cost of cancer-related medical services and prescription drugs in the United States is expected to reach $246 billion by 2030. OncoHealth has enjoyed rapid growth over the past 3 years and seeks smart, collaborative people to join its team. We have just under 250 team members, so we can move swiftly but precisely to the market needs of our customers. Strongly backed financially by Arsenal Capital Partners & McKesson Corporation, we remain in an investment and growth mode. This means we are open-minded to how we get the work done – now is the perfect time to talk to us!

Our Current Solutions

Through the use of OncoHealth's utilization management system, OneUM, our customers can use a single e-Prior Authorization portal for all oncology drug requests and treatments. Our system improves quality of care, reduces provider abrasion, and gives health plans visibility into the total cost of oncology treatment.

OncoHealth offers Oncology Insights Pro, an analytic software solution that enables health plans to use data and analytics to improve oncology programs. Using real-world data, our engineers normalize data to create analytic dashboards with drill-down capabilities. The data is paired with expert guidance providing the strategies and insights needed to keep up with the continuing evolving cancer treatment landscape.

OncoHealth offers Pharmacy Consulting services to health plans and pharmaceutical companies. New cancer treatments are entering the market at an unrelenting pace. Since 2018, the FDA approved 121 new cancer applications including 49 novel cancer drug entities. Our Board-Certified Oncology Pharmacologists can help health plans update drug policies, offer utilization management and formulary advice, and develop training for staff.

OncoHealth's latest offering is Iris, a digital telehealth platform that delivers personalized, oncology-specific support to navigate the physical symptoms and emotional challenges caused by cancer and cancer treatment. Powered by technology, staffed 24X7, and delivered with empathy, Iris allows patients to connect with trained oncology experts and receive personalized, oncology-specific telehealth support.