VP - Medical Affairs

INSIDE RD

Rocket Doctor is a comprehensive digital health platform and marketplace that pairs advanced in-person devices with virtual care. In Canada, we are rapidly evolving into a virtual healthcare system, while in the United States, our focus is on complex Medicaid patients. 

We believe that every person deserves equal access to quality healthcare and are looking for team members who are motivated to learn, grow, and innovate, while making a meaningful difference. Though we launched just under two years ago, our 500% YoY revenue growth rate makes us one of fastest growing digital health companies in Canada. We have provided care across more than 160,000 patient visits, with over 400 MDs across the Country as well as rapidly growing our presence across the State of California. Our growth continues at a rocket pace! 🚀 

This is your chance to get in early joining the leadership team of our rapidly growing company so that together we can bring high quality care to millions of patients around the World!

ABOUT THE ROLE

The VP Medical will join the leadership team and report to the CEO. You will work closely with key members across the organization, and lead a team of physicians, physician/clinical assistants and medical operation members while liaising with leadership across the company to help operate, optimize and develop new medical offerings and uphold the higher standard of medical care at Rocket Doctor.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• A dynamic medical leader with a history of clinical excellence and business / strategic acumen
• Work with the CEO to build and implement a vision for how technology can revolutionize healthcare delivery while providing the highest quality of care 
• Be the advocate of the Medical Department on the Leadership Team, providing insight, feedback and objectivity on all processes, workflows and new business developments across the organization
• Create a vision for scaling and growing our services, technology and medical device systems used across Rocket Doctor by our patients, providers, and care coordinators
• Continue to grow and mentor a team of physician advisors, physician/clinical assistants and medical operations team members to keep up with the growing patient volumes, geographic areas operated in and medical complexity in our expanding virtual care landscape
• Be excited to work with Rocket Doctor’s team on a day-to-day basis, solving problems and building solutions with the highest quality of patient care and MD satisfaction in mind

REQUIREMENTS

• This job requires access to excellent internet, a computer with built in camera functionality, and access to a smart phone with Canada-wide calling.
• You will be required to maintain standards of professionalism including but not limited to confidentiality, documentation, product development, and organization.
• Some intermittent travel may be required for this position (ie. MD events, corporate retreats - 3-4x / year)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in medical leadership positions (minimum 5 years)
• Master in Public Health, Hospital Administration and/or Business Administration or similar is preferred

• Excellent knowledge of the Canadian and US Healthcare systems

• Ability to lead, manage and develop teams.
• Track-record of change management in disruptive environment
• Ability to translate strategy into operational excellence.
• Ability to work across diverse functional teams and in collaboration with them
• Experience of setting, balancing, and managing a budget to target

• Superior communication and interpersonal skills
• French is an asset but not a requirement
• Clinical experience and licensing in the healthcare field is preferred though not mandatory (ie. Physician, NP, RN, RPN, and PA), especially within digital health 

BENEFITS

• Full health benefits (prescription, dental, vision, paramedical)
• Four weeks paid vacation
• Join a team that values innovation, creativity, and accountability, and cultivates a positive culture of open communication and collaboration.
• Compensation commensurate with experience
• Significant equity available, commensurate with experience

LOCATION:  This position is remote and can be done from anywhere in Canada and/or the USA 

Equity Statement

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment, where everyone feels valued, respected and supported, with a workforce and group of suppliers that reflect the diversity of our community. We particularly encourage women, black people, indigenous peoples, people of colour, and members of the LGBTQIA community to apply.