Clinical Portfolio Manager

Opportunity Overview: 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and outcomes-driven Portfolio Manager to oversee the day-to-day execution of one of our clinical specialty programs (e.g., Therapy, Cardiology). Reporting to a VP, Clinical Programs, each Portfolio Manager will be responsible for managing a specific program’s operations and outcomes, ensuring delivery aligns with Cohere’s strategic objectives, client commitments, and member impact. Working closely with a Business Analyst for data support and reporting, the Portfolio Manager will serve as the central coordinator across Clinical Strategy, Clinical Operations, Analytics, and Client Success.

This role is ideal for a leader who can manage the details of program execution while keeping sight of long-term outcomes - ensuring that program delivery is consistent, measurable, and continuously improving.

What you’ll do:

Program Management & Execution

• Own day-to-day management of assigned clinical program(s), ensuring key milestones, deliverables, and objectives are achieved
• Translate program strategy into actionable roadmaps and cross-functional initiatives
• Drive alignment across Clinical, Operations, Analytics, Client Success, and Finance teams

Performance & Optimization

• Monitor program performance and key metrics, leveraging data to identify trends, root causes, risks, and opportunities
• Partner with Business Analysts and Analytics teams to develop and implement data-driven improvements

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary operational lead for assigned programs, coordinating stakeholders and supporting client-facing reviews, reporting, and program updates
• Develop and maintain program documentation, playbooks, and operational resources

What you’ll need:

• 5+ years of program or project management experience, preferably within healthcare operations, utilization management, or healthcare technology
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations, payer operations, and value-based care models preferred
• Proven success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and driving measurable business outcomes
• Strong analytical, organizational, and execution skills, with the ability to leverage data to drive decision-making and operational improvements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across a matrixed organization
• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Management, Business Administration, Public Health, or a related field preferred

Pay & Perks:

💻 Fully remote opportunity with about 5% travel

🩺 Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program 

📈 401K retirement plan with company match; flexible spending and health savings account 

🏝️ Flex Time Off + company holidays

👶 Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave 

🐶 Pet insurance  

The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $125,000 annually; as part of a total benefits package which includes health insurance, 401k and bonus. 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.

Interview Process*:

1. Connect with Talent Acquisition for a Preliminary Phone Screening
2. Meet your Hiring Manager!
3. Team Interview
4. Cross Functional Interviews 

*Subject to change

About Cohere Health:

Cohere Health’s clinical intelligence platform and agentic AI-powered solutions connect health plans’ strategic goals and providers’ needs, optimizing the speed, cost, and quality of care. With an enterprise approach that streamlines payer-provider decision-making across the care continuum–including policy, prior authorization, payment accuracy, and more–the company improves collaboration and reduces burden, resulting in up to 8x ROI and 94% provider satisfaction. 

With the acquisition of ZignaAI, we’ve further enhanced our platform by launching our Payment Integrity Suite, anchored by Cohere Validate™, an AI-driven clinical and coding validation solution that operates in near real-time. By unifying pre-service authorization data with post-service claims validation, we’re creating a transparent healthcare ecosystem that reduces waste, improves payer-provider collaboration and patient outcomes, and ensures providers are paid promptly and accurately.

Cohere Health’s innovations continue to receive industry wide recognition. We’ve been named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list and in the Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for U.S. Healthcare Payers (2022-2025), and ranked as a Top 5 LinkedIn™ Startup for 2023 & 2024. Backed by leading investors such as Deerfield Management, Define Ventures, Flare Capital Partners, Longitude Capital, and Polaris Partners. 

The Coherenauts, as we call ourselves, who succeed here are empathetic teammates who are candid, kind, caring, and embody our core values and principles. We believe that diverse, inclusive teams make the most impactful work. Cohere is deeply invested in ensuring that we have a supportive, growth-oriented environment that works for everyone.

We can’t wait to learn more about you and meet you at Cohere Health!

Equal Opportunity Statement: 

Cohere Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all.  To us, it’s personal.

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