Head of Clinical Strategy, Design and Training

Upstream USA is seeking a visionary and dedicated Head of Clinical Strategy, Design and Training to continually develop, refine, and oversee Upstream's design of practice change interventions, ensuring quality and impact through both medical best practices and a user-centered approach. This is an effective leader who maintains a forward looking and adaptive approach. Reporting to the President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), this role oversees the External Training Team (ETT) and Technical Assistance Design (TAD) teams.  The Head of Clinical Strategy, Design and Training will be expected to:

• Refine the program design to achieve Upstream’s mission and vision;
• Establish systems to ensure quality and consistency in implementation;   
• Provide medical and clinical expertise in both sexual and reproductive health and primary care across functions and on the leadership team;
• Bring the expertise and creativity to support program adaptation and innovation, that is centered on what people, patients and our HCO (Health Care Organization) partners need to drive measurable impact.

The successful candidate will be responsible for codifying and refining Upstream’s core program model, supporting and partnering with program implementation teams to achieve top performance, impact, and consistent quality. As Upstream and the healthcare landscape evolves, the placement will oversee Upstream’s response to industry changes and will be the key leader in designing program adaptations to support different HCO/ provider types, always in close collaboration with other Upstream leaders. 

This is a high-visibility position within Upstream USA and externally with healthcare organization partners and the broader Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) community. The Head of Clinical Strategy, Design and Training will serve as the organization’s foremost clinical top medical expert, lending credibility and bringing gravitas to key external relationships and forums. 

As a key member of our senior leadership team, the Head of Clinical Strategy, Design and Training will work closely cross-functionally to ensure organizational alignment with evolving best practices and SRH landscape shifts. Although this is a full-time leadership role, there is flexibility for candidates who wish to maintain limited clinical practice alongside their responsibilities.

The estimated good faith range for this position is $260,000-$310,000.

To inquire about the role or refer a potential candidate, contact Kevin King of Diversified Search Group ([email protected]).