Manager, Office of the Chief Medical Officer

West Health • San Diego, CA

1d • $120,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Office of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) will serve as a strategic and operational extension of the CMO, supporting enterprise-level clinical and data science initiatives. This role is designed for a high-potential healthcare professional seeking a front-row seat to large-scale healthcare transformation, executive decision-making, and cross-functional innovation.
Operating at the intersection of clinical leadership, data science, research, and operations, the Manager will help translate strategy into action—ensuring priorities are tracked, initiatives are aligned, and leadership has the insights needed to make informed decisions. The role blends strategy execution, portfolio management, executive communications, and operational coordination, offering unparalleled exposure to senior leadership, research, clinical operations, and data-driven transformation efforts.
This position is ideal for an early- to mid-career healthcare professional who is intellectually curious, systems-oriented, and motivated by impact. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in ambiguity, eager to learn from senior leaders, and interested in growing into future leadership roles in healthcare strategy, operations, or clinical transformation. This role offers significant professional development, growth potential, and visibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., MPH, MHA, MBA) preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in healthcare operations, strategy, or related fields.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in healthcare transformation, innovation, or system redesign.
• High degree of discretion and comfort working in close proximity to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track a portfolio of clinical and data science initiatives to ensure alignment with organizational priorities, timelines, and milestones.
• Maintain dashboards, documentation, and reporting to provide leadership with clear visibility into project status, risks, and dependencies.
• Support initiative leads in preparing materials for executive reviews, leadership meetings, and decision points.
• Conduct follow-ups on action items and ensure clarity on priorities, ownership, and next steps.
• Facilitate communication and coordination across Clinical, Data Science, and cross-functional teams.
• Act as a steward of mission-critical initiatives, helping ensure progress across complex, multi-stakeholder efforts.
• Translate complex clinical and data science work into clear, executive-ready narratives.
• Synthesize insights across initiatives to support prioritization and decision-making.
• Support the development of KPIs and success metrics for transformation initiatives.
• Prepare executive-ready materials, including agendas, briefing documents, presentations, and background analyses.
• Draft, edit, and refine executive communications such as memos, reports, correspondence, and stakeholder updates.
• Synthesize complex clinical, operational, and data-driven information into clear narratives to support executive decision-making.
• Serve as a trusted liaison between the CMO and internal and external stakeholders, exercising sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion.
• Support tracking of strategic leads, opportunities, partnerships, and due diligence activities.
• Assist in preparing materials for partnerships, grants, and collaborative initiatives.
• Support compliance activities, audits, and required documentation.
• Assist with the development and improvement of departmental policies, processes, and operational workflows.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure operational readiness and alignment as initiatives scale.
• Manage the CMO’s calendar with strategic intent, ensuring time is aligned with organizational priorities.
• Coordinate complex travel arrangements and manage expense reporting.
• Anticipate leadership needs and proactively resolve issues to maintain smooth workflow and operational efficiency.
• Commitment to West Health’s values and mission.

Benefits

• Up to 10% Annual Performance Bonus – rewarding your hard work and success.
• Hybrid Work Schedule (Must be located in San Diego) - offering flexibility to balance your work and personal life.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package – including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and a Flexible Spending Account to support your health and well-being.
• 100% Premium Coverage for Employee Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance, plus 70% coverage for dependents for medical, dental and vision – ensuring both you and your family are well cared for.
• Generous 5% Retirement Plan Match – helping you build a secure financial future.
• Professional Development Reimbursements – investing in your growth and career advancement.
• 15 Days of Paid Time Off plus 16 Paid Holidays – promoting a healthy work-life balance and time to recharge

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level