Senior Director, Clinical Program Development
Job Description
As a leading provider of outcomes-driven care for individuals and communities living with chronic conditions, Somatus is helping patients across the country enjoy More Healthy Days at Home™.
Care at Somatus goes beyond treatment. Through a whole‑person approach, we deliver outcomes‑driven integrated care and show up #SomatusStrong for our patients and teammates. We partner closely with health plans, health systems, and provider groups to support patients with, or at risk of developing, cardio, kidney, metabolic, or other chronic conditions.
We hire the brightest and boldest — talent driven by purpose and impact. Since our founding in 2016, our growth trajectory isn’t just a milestone — it’s a signal. Our leadership values culture and leads with intention as we remain dedicated to driving clinical excellence.
Does this sound like you? Keep reading.
How We’ll Support You:
We offer 25+ health, growth, and wealth work perks to help teammates be the best version of themselves, including:
- Subsidized personal healthcare coverage: Medical, Dental & Vision, plus Wellness programs
- Paid Time Off: Flexible PTO
- Professional development: CEU and tuition reimbursement
How You'll Make an Impact:
This position will focus on leading program development, working on developing and optimizing clinical programs to better the CKD and ESRD population, using evidence-based research and best practices. This position will also be responsible for overseeing and leading the clinical program workflows as well as the clinical operational workflows.
This role requires a on site schedule to our office in Mclean VA.
Develop the program roadmap and break down roadmap into tactical plan in conjunction with the product team
Lead development of new clinical programs for CKD & ESRD population, including understanding existing workflow, defining program goals, KPIs, and assessments
Assess, monitor, and optimize existing programs to achieve operational effectiveness, reduction in costs, and improvement in patient quality
Oversee clinical and operational workflows, refining as needed
Ensure the programs, workflows, and trainings align with requirements set forth by NCQA, Medicaid, SNP and other regulatory entities
Ability to interface with Senior Level Executives during client meetings / presentations
Lead client workflow meetings for seamless collaboration as needed
Work closely with payer partners to gather requirements, identify cross-system impacts, perform analysis, and drive project management
Responsible for program and clinical operations collateral, including patient education materials, clinical team training manuals, and workflow documentation
Collaborate closely with product development to ensure that technology solution supports clinical strategy
Responsible for coordinating clinical program materials and new programs / new initiatives
Collaborate with data and technology teams for successful development of reports related to clinical programs and workflows
Contributes to a strong culture of continuous development and rapid iteration
Perform other duties as assigned
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
How You'll Strengthen Our Team:
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 7-10 years of related experience
Clinical licensure: RN, NP, RD or PharmD is required
Experience working with clients and other external stakeholders
Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required for cross-functional collaboration
Utilizes strong organizational skills to execute against roadmap with timely deliverables and close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Skilled at using all Microsoft applications including Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other web-based applications
Understands and complies with highest standards of confidentiality
Consistent track record of successfully leading program development and project management
Understanding of healthcare workflows for population health, value-based care, and care management
Understanding of MOC, SNP, Medicaid, NCQA, contract, and training requirements
Understanding of business development process and needs
Ability to document and analyze complex business requirements and processes
Ability to create training content from program requirements and needs
Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities with minimal oversight
Ability to handle ambiguity and desire to work in a fast-paced start-up environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree
- Strong analytical skills
- Acute attention to detail
- Ability to be both a strategic and tactical change agent in the renal space
- Self-starter who will take initiative and be proactive when there are multiple priorities
- Strategic solution-seeker who sees opportunities when others see barriers
- Experience working with vulnerable patient populations (ESRD, CHF, geriatrics, minorities, low income, uninsured, etc.)
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
Our Commitment to Diversity:
At Somatus, we celebrate what makes us unique — our people. We believe that a culture intentionally built to foster and support our unique passions, experiences, and perspectives helps fuel us in the pursuit of our mission.
Somatus, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 7-10 years of related experience
Clinical licensure: RN, NP, RD or PharmD is required
Experience working with clients and other external stakeholders
Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required for cross-functional collaboration
Utilizes strong organizational skills to execute against roadmap with timely deliverables and close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Skilled at using all Microsoft applications including Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other web-based applications
Understands and complies with highest standards of confidentiality
Consistent track record of successfully leading program development and project management
Understanding of healthcare workflows for population health, value-based care, and care management
Understanding of MOC, SNP, Medicaid, NCQA, contract, and training requirements
Understanding of business development process and needs
Ability to document and analyze complex business requirements and processes
Ability to create training content from program requirements and needs
Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities with minimal oversight
Ability to handle ambiguity and desire to work in a fast-paced start-up environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree
- Strong analytical skills
- Acute attention to detail
- Ability to be both a strategic and tactical change agent in the renal space
- Self-starter who will take initiative and be proactive when there are multiple priorities
- Strategic solution-seeker who sees opportunities when others see barriers
- Experience working with vulnerable patient populations (ESRD, CHF, geriatrics, minorities, low income, uninsured, etc.)
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
This position will focus on leading program development, working on developing and optimizing clinical programs to better the CKD and ESRD population, using evidence-based research and best practices. This position will also be responsible for overseeing and leading the clinical program workflows as well as the clinical operational workflows.
This role requires a on site schedule to our office in Mclean VA.
Develop the program roadmap and break down roadmap into tactical plan in conjunction with the product team
Lead development of new clinical programs for CKD & ESRD population, including understanding existing workflow, defining program goals, KPIs, and assessments
Assess, monitor, and optimize existing programs to achieve operational effectiveness, reduction in costs, and improvement in patient quality