Senior Director, Clinical and Translational Research

Omada Health is on a mission to inspire and engage people in lifelong health, one step at a time.  

Job Overview:

The Senior Director, Clinical & Translational Research leads Omada’s efforts to demonstrate the clinical value economic and population health value of its programs across various populations.. This role collaborates closely with Clinical Strategy and Commercial teams to generate compelling clinical and health economics evidence and translate findings into the market. This role also collaborates closely with Clinical Innovation and Product  efforts to personalize and optimize Omada’s program impact in service of improving member engagement and outcomes. 

Core Responsibilities:

Clinical Research & Commercialization

• Design, oversee, and execute clinical research studies and health economics research studies and analyses, including randomized controlled trials, observational cohort studies, economic models, healthcare claims analyses, and real-world evidence (RWE), evaluating the clinical and economic outcomes and highlighting the value associated with Omada’s digital health programs.
• Lead the development and interpretation of health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), including cost-effectiveness, budget impact, and total cost of care analyses that clearly articulate value to Medicare Advantage plans, commercial employers, and provider partners.
• Lead and mentor a team of PhD-level scientists (4) and project manager, providing guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities.
• Manage external research vendors, consultants, and partners.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and industry best practices in all research activities and publications.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and white papers.
• Author Thought Leadership pieces to represent the company’s position on relevant clinical topics.
• Collaborate closely with Clinical Strategy and Commercial teams, including Sales and Marketing, to develop compelling and evidence-based value stories and to translate research findings to Commercial-facing assets.

Program Development and Experimentation

• Collaborate with Clinical Innovation (including Product, Care Delivery, and Data) in the development of personalized program experiments and quality improvement projects in service of improving member engagement and outcomes. 
• Ensure sound and ethical scientific practices are followed, clinical rigor is maintained, and experiments are grounded in evidence-based behavioral science with high likelihood of making a meaningful impact on engagement and clinical outcomes, quality metrics and economic value.
• Seek broad input from cross-functional teams (e.g., Marketing/Sales, Clinical, Care Team) to determine business impactful and clinically meaningful metrics for key program development pilots. Generate and oversee the Evaluation Plans for the pilots to ensure they are designed to meet business impactful metrics.
• Collaborate with the Subject Matter Experts (SME) for Behavior Change and Behavioral Health with R&D to inform program personalization and clinical impact, including in the development of meaningful interventions for programmatic pilots.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Clinical Outcomes and Health Economics with Commercial Teams, including internal consultation as well as customer-facing meetings with consultants, actuaries and data-savvy customers.  

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Ph.D., Pharm.D., or M.D.) in health services research, psychology, public health, or related fields 
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant clinical research experience
• Deep expertise in health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), including hands-on and/or leadership experience with healthcare claims analysis, cost and utilization modeling, and total cost of care analyses for Medicare Advantage and commercial employer populations.
• Familiarity with quality measurement frameworks such as HEDIS and Medicare Advantage Star Ratings, including experience using these measures to evaluate and communicate program impact.
• Demonstrated track record of designing and leading studies, including clinical trials, observational studies, economic evaluations, and patient-reported outcomes research.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams towards common goals.
• Exceptionally collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to forge strong relationships across multiple functions and domains and to flex to meet business priorities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability and readiness for quick growth opportunities. This is a fast track position with potential for VP level responsibilities within 1 year.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with generous annual cash bonus
• Equity grants
• Remote first work from home culture
• Flexible Time Off to help you rest, recharge, and connect with loved ones
• Generous parental leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (and above market employer contributions)
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Mental Health Support Solutions
• ...and more!

It takes a village to change health care. As we build together toward our mission, we strive to embody the following values in our day-to-day work. We hope these hold meaning for you as well as you consider Omada!

• Cultivate Trust. We listen closely and we operate with kindness. We provide respectful and candid feedback to each other.
• Seek Context. We ask to understand and we build connections. We do our research up front to move faster down the road.
• Act Boldly. We innovate daily to solve problems, improve processes, and find new opportunities for our members and customers.
• Deliver Results. We reward impact above output. We set a high bar, we’re not afraid to fail, and we take pride in our work.
• Succeed Together. We prioritize Omada’s progress above team or individual. We have fun as we get stuff done, and we celebrate together. 
• Remember Why We’re Here. We push through the challenges of changing health care because we know the destination is worth it.

About Omada Health: Omada Health is a between-visit healthcare provider that addresses lifestyle and behavior change elements for individuals managing chronic conditions. Omada’s multi-condition platform treats diabetes, hypertension, prediabetes, musculoskeletal, and GLP-1 management. With insights from connected devices and AI-supported tools, Omada care teams deliver care that is rooted in evidence and unique to every member, unlocking results at scale. With more than a decade of experience and data, and 29 peer-reviewed publications showcasing clinical and economic proof points, Omada’s approach is designed to improve health outcomes and contain costs. Our customers include health plans, pharmacy benefit managers, health systems, and employers ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500s. At Omada, we aim to inspire and empower people to make lasting health changes on their own terms. For more information, visit: https://www.omadahealth.com/

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We carefully hire the best talent we can find, which means actively seeking diversity of beliefs, backgrounds, education, and ways of thinking. We strive to build an inclusive culture where differences are celebrated and leveraged to inform better design and business decisions. Omada is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

Below is a summary of salary ranges for this role in the following geographies:

California, New York State and Washington State Base Compensation Ranges: $243,800 - $304,800*, Colorado Base Compensation Ranges: $233,200 - $291,500*. Other states may vary.

This role is also eligible for participation in annual cash bonus and equity grants. 

*The actual offer, including the compensation package, is determined based on multiple factors, such as the candidate's skills and experience, and other business considerations.

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