Senior Medical Director (Full or Part-Time)

NourishedRx•Stamford, CT

11d•Remote

About The Position

NourishedRx is seeking a Senior Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and help shape the company’s strategy, growth, and external voice. The role guides evidence-based clinical program design, supports and oversees the Registered Dietitian team, contributes to research and evidence generation, and serves as a clinical expert in business development and partner relationships. The Senior Medical Director is expected to communicate credibly with clinical, payer, and industry audiences and represent NourishedRx at events and in customer conversations. The role is fully remote, and part-time candidates interested in maintaining clinical hours are welcome. The Senior Medical Director leads the development and refinement of clinical nutrition programs, supports the quality and consistency of care, contributes to research, and helps integrate findings into clinical programs, product development, and business strategy. The position also partners with business development, sales, and customer success teams, and represents NourishedRx through public speaking and thought leadership.

Requirements

MD or DO.
At least 3–5 years of relevant clinical leadership experience, ideally in healthcare or health technology, focused on chronic disease management and nutrition-related health issues.
Experience leading, advising, or mentoring clinical teams, including Registered Dietitians or other allied health professionals.
Experience designing or overseeing clinical programs, with an understanding of healthcare delivery models, population health, and value-based care.
Previous involvement in clinical research and evidence generation.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to make complex clinical topics accessible and persuasive to payer, provider, investor, and other non-clinical audiences.
Ability to contribute strategically to business development, engage senior customer and partner stakeholders, and communicate the clinical and commercial value of NourishedRx offerings.
Strong problem-solving abilities, particularly in complex or high-risk clinical situations.
Empathy and a patient-centered approach, with the ability to inspire and mentor a team of clinicians.
Collaborative, team-oriented approach and passion for improving health outcomes through evidence-based nutrition interventions.
Strategic thinking and commercial curiosity, with the ability to align clinical priorities with member outcomes, partner needs, and broader business objectives.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving startup environment and ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity.

Nice To Haves

Board certification in a relevant clinical specialty.
Clinical focus or experience in obesity medicine, nephrology, endocrinology, cardiology, lifestyle medicine, or digital health.
An MPH or another relevant health-focused graduate degree.
Experience with Food-as-Medicine, medically tailored meals, nutrition interventions, or digital health.
Experience working with health plans or payers, including Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, or value-based care programs.
Medicare-enrolled physician in good standing.
Comfort and experience with public speaking, presentations, and external thought leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, design, and refinement of evidence-based clinical nutrition programs aligned with current guidelines for diet-related diseases.
Provide clinical oversight, mentorship, and guidance to the clinical team to support high-quality, consistent, and impactful nutrition interventions.
Provide clinical leadership in developing new offerings and enhancing existing programs for conditions such as diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease.
Oversee and contribute to clinical research efforts supporting the efficacy of nutrition interventions.
Collaborate with academic institutions, research partners, and healthcare stakeholders to generate program impact data and contribute to the Food-as-Medicine evidence base.
Ensure research findings are integrated into clinical programs, product development, and business strategies.
Provide clinical leadership and mentorship to the Registered Dietitian team, coordinating with operational leaders on care quality and protocols.
Support Registered Dietitians with complex cases and challenging situations, and foster a collaborative team environment focused on professional development and clinical excellence.
Partner with business development and sales teams on strategy, clinical positioning, proposals, and customer conversations with health plans, employers, health systems, and providers.
Translate clinical evidence and insights into value propositions for prospective customers and partners, including payer audiences.
Work with customer success to address clinical concerns, support ongoing programs, and help ensure client satisfaction and retention.
Represent NourishedRx as a speaker and thought leader at conferences, webinars, and industry events.
Write or contribute to articles, white papers, and other thought leadership content.
Participate in public forums, panel discussions, and media appearances to advocate for nutrition in disease prevention and management.