Strategic Ops Lead for the CMO Office - Hybrid

Strive Health; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid-Remote Flexibility

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial & Retirement Support

Time Off & Leave

Wellness & Growth

Job summary

Strive Health is seeking a Director for the Office of the Chief Medical Officer in Denver. This role shapes clinical strategy into actionable programs, coordinating across Clinical, Operations, Product, Technology, Analytics, and Quality to improve patient care within a value-based model.

The position leads with influence, reports to the CMO, and requires exceptional program management, communication, and stakeholder management. Hybrid-remote work and a competitive salary are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, public health, nursing, clinical science, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in healthcare operations, clinical program management, clinical strategy, management consulting, or related field.
• 5+ years in value-based care, kidney care, payer/provider operations, or other complex clinical environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives from strategy through execution with executive visibility.
• Experience translating complex clinical, operational, financial, analytics, quality, or medical economics information into clear recommendations.
• Strong project management, organization, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proven ability to influence without authority, navigate ambiguity, and drive decisions to closure.
• Proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets and partnering with Analytics/BI teams.
• Ability to travel and work on-site periodically.
• Reliable internet connectivity for remote work with specified speeds.

Responsibilities

• Translate clinical strategy into execution.
• Partner with the CMO and clinical leadership to develop, refine, and communicate clinical strategy.
• Translate strategic priorities into clear roadmaps, operating plans, measurable initiatives, and decision points.
• Coordinate work across Clinical SMEs, Product, Technology, Analytics, Operations, and other partners.
• Establish and improve the operating cadence for high-impact decisions.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and action trackers.
• Manage the CMO’s staff meetings, leadership reviews, board prep, external engagements, and follow-up.
• Work with Clinical Care Organization leaders to advance goals and move projects to completion.
• Support Quality Leadership in updating Central Quality Management System and Quality SharePoint.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Influence without authority

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, public health, nursing, clinical science, or related field

Tools

Excel or Google Sheets

Job description

Strive Health is seeking a Director for the Office of the Chief Medical Officer in Denver. This role shapes clinical strategy into actionable programs, coordinating across Clinical, Operations, Product, Technology, Analytics, and Quality to improve patient care within a value-based model.

The position leads with influence, reports to the CMO, and requires exceptional program management, communication, and stakeholder management. Hybrid-remote work and a competitive salary are offered.