Medical Director, Clinical Strategy, Diagnostic Imaging

As the Medical Director, Clinical Strategy at Cohere Health, your primary responsibilities will encompass driving clinical program design, fostering relationships with clinical organizations, engaging with health plans’ medical directors during activations, and developing innovative strategies to enhance patient outcomes in Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging. You will also support the growth team, lead thought leadership initiatives, and be involved in developing clinical policies and contents.

To qualify for the Medical Director, Clinical Strategy position at Cohere Health, candidates must have completed a US-based residency in Radiology, hold board certification as an MD or DO, and possess a current unrestricted medical license. Additionally, 5+ years of clinical practice in Radiology and experience in managed care or clinical strategy are essential, along with strong communication skills and proficiency in technology.

Essential skills for success as the Medical Director, Clinical Strategy at Cohere Health include excellent communication, strong leadership capabilities, the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively, and proficiency with technology tools. Adapting quickly to a fast-paced environment and possessing a solid understanding of AI/ML will also be beneficial in driving the company’s clinical intelligence initiatives.

Cohere Health promotes a work culture that thrives on empathy, collaboration, and mutual respect. As a Medical Director, Clinical Strategy, you will be part of a supportive and growth-oriented environment that encourages diverse and inclusive teams to contribute meaningfully to the company’s mission of improving healthcare outcomes.

The Medical Director, Clinical Strategy at Cohere Health plays a crucial role in influencing clinical outcomes by utilizing data-driven insights from clinical findings to design predictive models, developing meaningful clinical guidelines, and maintaining high-quality metrics that ensure patient care is both effective and fair.

When responding, highlight specific experiences that showcase your ability to develop and implement clinical strategies in Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging. Discuss how you’ve adapted to challenges and contributed to improving patient outcomes, emphasizing your knowledge of managed care processes.

Discuss your strategies for building and maintaining relationships, such as attending conferences, organizing meetings, and understanding the needs of both parties. Emphasize how you leverage these partnerships to enhance clinical credibility and foster collaboration.

Explain your approach to using specialty society data and qualitative feedback from physicians about the metrics. Discuss how you account for various practice types and patient populations in validating the metrics.

Provide details about your background in Utilization Management. Discuss how your experiences have helped inform clinical guidelines and decision-making processes that benefit patient care at scale.

Discuss your understanding of AI and ML's potential to enhance clinical outcomes and streamline processes. Share how you have utilized technology in previous roles to improve decision-making and efficiency.

Outline your leadership style and collaboration methods. Emphasize the importance of including diverse perspectives within the team and how to use research and data to support policy development.

Discuss your previous experiences in leading training or educational programs aimed at improving knowledge and skills related to clinical practices, particularly in Radiology.

Mention various methods you employ to keep abreast of industry changes such as attending workshops, subscribing to journals, and actively engaging with thought leaders in the field.

Frame your answer by discussing your commitment to patient care, your strategic vision in driving clinical programs, and your desire to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to achieve clinical excellence.

Share a specific example that demonstrates your problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and capacity to navigate complex clinical environments. Highlight the skills you used to resolve the issue and what you learned from the experience.