Chief Medical Officer - Omada Health

Omada Health is on a mission to inspire and nurture lifelong health, one day at a time.   Our ambition is to bend the curve for chronic disease.

Job overview

Omada Health is a virtual chronic condition care management company that uses the science of behavior change delivered by human care teams and scaled with the latest technology. As the Chief Medical Officer, you are responsible for shaping and leading Omada's clinical strategy, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care across programs in Diabetes, Hypertension, Diabetes Prevention, Musculoskeletal, and Behavioral Health and developing the clinical care approach for all future programs. You will oversee clinical quality, safety, and innovation, while fostering collaboration between care teams, product development, and engineering to enhance patient outcomes. You will lead a multidisciplinary clinical organization and guide the integration of technology and behavioral science to optimize care delivery at scale. This role is highly cross-functional and requires leadership and effective collaboration/influence across clinical quality, product development, and care delivery to support Omada's double-digit growth. As a key member of the Operating Team and Executive Leadership Team, you will help set the vision for clinical excellence and innovation in virtual chronic care.

This executive leadership position is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to redefine what clinical excellence looks like in a rapidly evolving virtual healthcare ecosystem. If you are passionate about advancing clinical quality, innovating in care delivery, and driving measurable outcomes, this role might be perfect for you. Leading clinical strategy in a virtual-first health system is incredibly complex but equally rewarding. For the right leader, it's an exhilarating challenge that allows you to leave a lasting mark on healthcare. In the past 4 years, we've more than tripled our total membership, expanded into new chronic care markets, and continuously elevated our care models. To thrive in this environment, you must love building teams and collaborating across disciplines to design and implement industry-leading care experiences. Our most successful leaders understand that healthcare transformation isn't linear—it's a journey of continuous improvement filled with incredible highs and difficult obstacles. These leaders navigate ambiguity with confidence, set bold but achievable goals, and excel at aligning strategy with execution across highly cross-functional teams. At Omada, we value leaders who build a culture rooted in our mission and unwavering values, fostering a sense of shared purpose and accountability. If you are an empathetic culture builder who values teamwork, health equity, and operational excellence, you'll find Omada to be a place where your vision and leadership can shape the future of virtual healthcare.

Your Impact: Omada is at a pivotal moment in its growth trajectory. We are scaling rapidly with sustained double-digit growth and expanding our market presence. To maintain and accelerate this momentum, we must continue to innovate, deliver exceptional care experiences, and achieve industry-leading health outcomes. As the Chief Medical Officer, your role will be instrumental in guiding Omada's clinical strategy, ensuring that care delivery is not only evidence-based but also personalized, equitable, and scalable at the total and sub-population level.

This role is inherently cross-functional, requiring close collaboration with Product, Clinical, Care Delivery, Commercial, Engineering, and Data Science teams. Together, you'll identify, assess, and address gaps in clinical quality, safety, proof and evidence, and experience while developing the roadmap for future investments, initiatives, and studies. Whether through organic growth, partnerships, or new innovations, you will spearhead efforts to strengthen Omada's position as a care quality leader in the virtual health space.

As the CMO, your responsibilities include:

Leading the development and implementation of clinical protocols, pathways, and guidelines to drive measurable improvements in outcomes and experiences.Ensuring that care quality is deeply embedded in Omada's culture and operations, from frontline care teams to product development.

• Overseeing clinical research planning and implementation including publications, data analysis, and outcomes.

Building and mentoring a multidisciplinary clinical team passionate about developing and delivering care that transforms lives.Advocating for the integration of behavioral science, data analytics, and technology to create personalized, patient-centered care models.Representing Omada as a thought leader in the healthcare industry, influencing policy, practice, and innovation.

At Omada, the opportunity to lead with vision and purpose is endless. If you're ready to drive clinical quality, excellence, and innovation in a way that transforms healthcare, this role is for you.

Required Skills:

Medical Degree and Advanced Credentials:

MD degree required; advanced degrees such as MPH, MBA, or MHA desirable but not required. Board certification in a relevant specialty (e.g., internal medicine, family medicine, endocrinology, obesity care, or other related fields to cardiovascular or cardiometabolic health) are required.

Quality Improvement Expertise:

Strong analytical and insight-driven problem-solving skills, with experience implementing clinical quality initiatives that enhance patient safety, outcomes, and satisfaction. Proven ability to use data and evidence-based practices to address challenges and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.

Strategic Leadership and Vision:

At least 5 years in a strategic leadership role, preferably in a fast-paced, high-growth, and mission-driven organization. Demonstrated ability to develop and execute innovative clinical strategies that align with business objectives and drive growth while maintaining clinical excellence.

Clinical Leadership Experience:

A seasoned, respected clinical leader with a minimum of 8-10 years of experience in healthcare delivery, clinical operations, or health services management, including leading multidisciplinary teams in complex and dynamic environments. Proven ability to scale clinical care models and improve outcomes in a rapidly growing organization.

Future-Focused Innovator:

Demonstrated ability to anticipate healthcare trends and integrate them into both short- and long-term organizational plans. Experience in leveraging emerging technologies, behavioral science, and advanced analytics to redesign care delivery and improve health outcomes.

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Collaborative Leadership:

A high level of emotional intelligence as evidenced by the ability to understand, motivate, influence, and collaborate effectively with diverse teams. Proven track record of resilience, empathy, active listening, and navigating complex challenges in a collaborative manner to achieve desired outcomes. Self-aware, curious, and adaptable.

Broad Healthcare and Business Acumen:

Deep understanding of healthcare management, including finance, operations, quality assurance, technology, compliance, and population health. Experience working within value-based care models and integrating clinical and financial goals to drive sustainable success.

Proven Track Record in Results and Accountability:

Demonstrated success in exceeding organizational goals through strategic decision-making, sound judgment, and operational excellence. Evidence of strong budget management skills and resource allocation to maximize outcomes while managing risk.

Exceptional Team Leadership and Development:

Experience building and leading high-performing clinical teams. A team builder who can empower leaders, enforce accountability, and create an environment that fosters entrepreneurship and innovation. Skilled at recognizing and leveraging the strengths of team members to maximize their potential and contributions.

Enterprise-Level Thinker:

Proven ability to influence, collaborate, and challenge across a matrixed organization. Strong relationship-building skills at all levels, including external stakeholders such as payers, providers, and commercial clients.

Persuasive Communicator and Advocate:

Strong ability to articulate and communicate a compelling clinical vision internally and externally. Skilled at translating complex clinical concepts into actionable strategies for diverse audiences, including executive leadership, care teams, and external partners.

Resilient and Action-Oriented:

Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoys working hard to drive meaningful change. Able to act decisively with limited information, take ownership of challenging situations, and overcome resistance to achieve results. Confident, steady, and adaptable under pressure.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with generous annual cash bonus
• Equity Shares
• Remote first work from home culture
• Flexible vacation 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
• Work from Home stipend
• ...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 delivers integrated, virtual care across chronic conditions, a top clinical need for employers and health plans. By combining clinical best practices with the science of behavior change, Omada Health improves member health and reduces the cost of care. Working with over 2,000+ customers — including health plans, health systems, and employers ranging in size from small businesses to Fortune 500s across a wide variety of industries — Omada delivers personalized interventions for diabetes, diabetes prevention, hypertension, and musculoskeletal issues. All programs include integrated behavioral health support. Omada Health's virtual care programs are clinically supported and evidence-based, with results published in multiple peer-reviewed journals. To learn more, visit www.omadahealth.com.

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.

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Base Compensation Range for this role: $312,400 - $390,500*. 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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