Medical Director

AT A GLANCE

RVO Health is looking for a board certified physician, preferably an endocrinologist with obesity medicine credentials, to serve as the Medical Director. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the General Manager of Wellness & Weight Health, focusing on building digital clinical products, overseeing the care delivery team, leading clinical efficacy studies, supporting HEOR studies, and driving growth initiatives with partners and clients.

Where You'll Be

To prioritize togetherness, culture, and accountability, RVO Health operates on an in-office work schedule. We expect employees to work from our Minneapolis office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week. You are welcome to work remotely Mondays and Fridays if you wish.

11000 Optum Cir Eden Prairie, MN 55344

What You’ll Do

• Work closely with the General Manager of Wellness & Weight Health to drive strategic initiatives.
• Assist in developing digital clinical products based on existing clinical guidelines, providing data-driven insights to drive cost-effectiveness and quality.
• Provide oversight and leadership to the care delivery team.
• Lead clinical efficacy studies and contribute to HEOR studies. 
• Serve as primary liaison to enterprise clinical review boards
• Support growth initiatives by engaging with current and prospective partners and clients.
• Lead and assist in the development of medically-relevant initiatives that will help ensure that RVOH remains at the forefront of science, healthcare, and the medical industry, creating scalability and repeatability in these initiatives.
• Set up and maintain all clinical standards across the business unit, including a Clinical Advisory Board made up of internal and external clinicians and executives 
• Review and approve our clinical protocols for our asynchronous and telehealth platform
• Responsible for the talent bar and building a culture, values strong people leadership, and has a high-performance mindset
• Build and maintain a strong bench of practicing clinicians and continue to onboard certified physicians and expert FTEs as/when needed
• Remain updated on the latest developments in healthcare and the healthcare industry, including new nutritional, fitness, pharma, and technology development trends

What We’re Looking For

• MD or DO with a specialization in endocrinology.
• Familiarity with digital health products, virtual care and metabolic care clinical guidelines.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to oversee care delivery teams.
• Experience in conducting clinical efficacy studies and supporting HEOR research.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for engaging with payors, partners and clients.
• Ability to understand clinical developments in medicine and their practical applications.
• Ability to work in collaborative manner with Business Operations, Marketing, Product, Data, and Growth teams that are geographically distributed.
• Ability to distill and communicate out potentially complicated healthcare information to a vast audience of individuals with varying degrees of medical expertise in a way that is informative and concise

We Are Excited About You Because You

• Have at least one unrestricted active medical license
• Have a proven track record in endocrinology and clinical research.
• Have the ability to drive growth initiatives through partnerships and client interactions.
• Have strong problem-solving abilities and a data-driven approach to healthcare.
• Have experience with digital healthcare products and clinical effectiveness studies.
• Have demonstrated success in managing cross-functional teams and supporting growth strategies.
• Has a strong operational, procedural, and documentation skillset to build a scalable foundation for provider practices
• Have a data mindset that embraces evidence-based medicine 
• Are a great problem solver
• Provide transparent, authentic, and effective communication to relevant teams and stakeholders. Be a source of clarity on undefined or complex topics. 
• Like to think creatively, even in areas that are not already well-defined or predictable
• Are a self-motivated self-starter who excels at relationship and stakeholder management
• Are a tenacious and dedicated teammate who cares deeply about driving impact and enjoys collaborating with others.
• Have tenacity and drive, even in the face of rapid change and evolving business landscapes - bringing clarity and guidance along the way.
• Enjoy exploring new ideas and opportunities, and display mastery over taking those ideas and opportunities and turning them into actionable, executable business plans
• Strong track-record of leading high-performing cross-functional teams that value collaboration including the ability to develop talent.
• Excellent judgment, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate self-awareness of opportunity areas of performance, for self, team and business

Pursuant to various state Fair Pay Acts, below is a summary of compensation elements for this role at the company. The following benefits are provided by RVO Health, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Starting Salary: $264,000 - $320,000*
  *Note actual salary is based on geographic location, qualifications and experience
• Bonus Potential
• Access to a Free Udemy for Business subscription—thousands of hours of learning content on hundreds of different subjects at your fingertips
• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program
• Pharmacy Benefits
• Income Protection Plans
• Pet Services Plans
• Mental Health Support
• Wellness Coaching
• HSA- Health Savings Account
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym & Fitness Center Discount Program

Who We Are: 

Founded in 2022, RVO Health is a new healthcare platform of digital media brands, services and technologies focused on building relationships with people throughout their health & wellness journey. We meet people where they are in their personal health journeys and connect them with both the information and the care they need. RVO Health was created by joining teams from both Red Ventures and UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Health. Together we’re focused on delivering on our vision of a stronger and healthier world. 

RVO Health is comprised of Healthline Media (Healthline, Medical News Today, Psych Central, Greatist and Bezzy), Healthgrades, FindCare and PlateJoy; Optum Perks, Optum Store and the virtual coaching platforms Real Appeal, Wellness Coaching, and QuitForLife. 

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program. 

RVO Health is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at RVO Health is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.  

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

We do not provide visa sponsorship for this role at this time.

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