Director, Strategic Initiatives, Clinical Operations

Teladoc Health • Uniondale, NY

1d • $150,000 - $165,000 • Remote

About The Position

Join the team leading the next evolution of virtual care. At Teladoc Health, you are empowered to bring your true self to work while helping millions of people live their healthiest lives. Here you will be part of a high-performance culture where colleagues embrace challenges, drive transformative solutions, and create opportunities for growth. Together, we’re transforming how better health happens. Summary of Position The Director, Strategic Initiatives, Clinical Operations leads the design, development, and execution of critical strategies within the Clinical Operations team. This role is instrumental in driving transformational initiatives that enhance clinical performance, optimize population health management, and align with value-based care principles in a dynamic virtual and digital health environment.

Requirements

• Clinical background or equivalent professional experience in healthcare, population health, or care delivery is required.
• 5+ years in healthcare operations, with significant experience in digital health or virtual care environments.
• Formal training or certification in project management or process improvement (PMP, CAPM, Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or similar).
• Expertise in data-driven decision-making and performance improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Outstanding communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale transformational initiatives in clinical settings.
• Deep expertise in population health management and value-based care implementation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, public health, or a related field.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for virtual care and population health programs preferred.
• Strong understanding of virtual care delivery models, including telehealth platforms and digital care coordination tools.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning and Execution Collaborate with the senior leadership to identify, prioritize, and implement key strategic initiatives that advance organizational goals.
• Develop detailed roadmaps for clinical transformation projects, ensuring alignment with value-based care and population health strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, measurable outcomes, and adherence to quality standards.
• Transformational Leadership Drive innovative clinical operations initiatives that enhance care delivery, operational efficiency, and patient outcomes in virtual and digital health environments.
• Identify and implement new technologies, processes, and care models to improve clinical workflows and outcomes.
• Lead change management efforts, fostering adoption of new initiatives across teams.
• Population Health Management Oversee the development and implementation of programs aimed at improving population health outcomes, reducing disparities, and managing risk.
• Utilize data analytics to identify trends, stratify risk, and design interventions for high-need patient populations.
• Collaborate with care teams to close care gaps and optimize preventive care efforts.
• Value-Based Care Implementation Develop and oversee strategies that align clinical operations with value-based care objectives, including quality metrics, cost efficiency, and patient satisfaction.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to enhance care coordination and optimize performance in accountable care organizations (ACOs), Medicare Advantage, and other VBC arrangements.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement Serve as a key liaison between Clinical Operations and other departments, including IT, analytics, finance, and compliance, to ensure seamless integration of initiatives.
• Engage with external partners, payers, and regulatory bodies to support organizational goals.
• Communicate progress and outcomes of strategic initiatives to executive leadership and other stakeholders.
• Performance Measurement and Continuous Improvement Establish KPIs and performance metrics to measure the success of strategic initiatives.
• Analyze results, identify areas for improvement, and implement refinements to enhance impact.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across clinical operations teams.

Benefits

• In addition to a base salary, this position is eligible for a performance bonus and benefits (subject to eligibility requirements) listed here Teladoc Health Benefits 2026.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees