Associate Director/ Director of Medical Affairs: Clinical Product Strategy
About Ro
Founded in 2017, Ro is a patient-driven telehealth company that puts you in control of your health. We’re patients, just like you, building technology to make healthcare accessible, affordable, and maybe even enjoyable. Ro powers three digital health clinics -- Roman for men’s health, Rory for women’s health, and Zero for fighting smoking addiction -- as well as Ro Pharmacy, a simple and affordable online pharmacy where every medication is $5 per month. The company’s nationwide networking of physicians and pharmacies provides a personalized, end-to-end healthcare experience from online treatment to the delivery of medication and ongoing care. Ro was named #2 in Wellness on Fast Company’s 2019 list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, and listed by Inc. Magazine as a Best Place to Work in 2020.
We are Ro, a mission-driven healthcare technology company reinventing the way the healthcare system works. The Associate Director/Director of Medical Affairs: Clinical Product Strategy will focus on providing medical expertise and knowledge to our cross-functional Product Development team. You will work closely with Strategy, Marketing, Growth, Business Development and Product teams to determine the future conditions and treatments offered on the Ro platform. You will report to the SVP of Medical Affairs and Research.
Who are you? That's a great question. You’re passionate about delivering safe, high-quality healthcare and harnessing technology to do so. You have incredible attention to detail and a strong background using your clinical knowledge and expertise to make strategic decisions. You are a self-starter. You are a problem solver. You are not afraid of thinking outside of the box. You're great at cooperating with team members from different areas of the business and you thrive in forward thinking situations. You’re flexible, creative, and solutions-oriented. You are an excellent communicator, especially when it involves translating complex medical concepts and information into lay-friendly terms and ideas.
At Ro, you will be integral to building technology that helps individuals become a healthier version of themselves, turn physicians into better healthcare professionals, and power our increasingly complex medical network.
What You'll Do:
- Work closely with Strategy, Business Development and Physical Product Development teams to research and develop new over the counter treatments
- Work closely with Strategy team to identify new areas and conditions for expansion of offerings on Ro platform
- Translate research results and scientific data into engaging narratives to support Growth and Marketing efforts
- Support Product Development team by providing medical expertise and serving as a liaison between Ro’s internal teams and KOLs and Ro’s advisory board
- Ensure medical accuracy and patient safety when identifying conditions for expansion
- Ensure compliance with policies and procedures and provide guidance to various stakeholders on related disciplines by working closely with Legal
- Attend Scientific meetings and conferences to network with KOLs, identify areas for new condition expansion and stay up to date on medical research and best practices
- Create written reports and slide decks summarizing research on new conditions and treatments
What You'll Bring to the Team:
- MD or DO degree or equivalent
- Completion of a residency program
- At least 2 years of experience in direct patient care, telemedicine experience is a plus
- Prior Strategy experience
- Prior Management experience
- Ability to create reports in the form of slide decks and graphs to visually represent complex information
- Ability to translate complex medical concepts and jargon into easy to understand language
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Keen understanding and eye for quality and patient preferences, especially in relation to product development
- Adept at learning new technology
Bonus Points:
- Board-Certification
- MBA or prior Consulting experience
- Clinical experience in Dermatology, Women’s Health, Cardiology, Endocrinology or Men’s Health
- Prior product development experience
- Population health experience
Benefits + Perks:
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance + OneMedical membership
- Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
- Commuter benefits
- 401(k)
- Unlimited PTO
- Fitness reimbursement
- Paid maternity/parental leave
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