Director of Interoperability
Job description
About the role
This position will guide our company's approach to healthcare data exchange and represent our work within the industry. You will shape how Counterpart Assistant and Clover Health interact with the national interoperability landscape, focusing on FHIR-based data sharing, policy, standards, and partner collaborations.
Key facts
What you'll do
- Develop the company's overall interoperability strategy, reinforcing our position as an early adopter and innovator.
- Act as the external representative for the company with standards organizations, industry groups, vendors, clients, and policymakers.
- Lead efforts related to CMS interoperability mandates and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
- Translate complex technical standards and implementation guides into actionable recommendations for product development, engineering, partnerships, and business strategy.
- Cultivate relationships with key individuals and organizations driving healthcare interoperability, including HL7, Argonaut, Da Vinci, CMS, and the broader health technology sector.
- Manage and mentor a small team of interoperability engineers responsible for executing the strategic vision.
Requirements
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in US healthcare interoperability, healthcare standards, payer-provider data exchange, or health technology strategy.
- Deep understanding of FHIR, HL7, implementation guides, and the practical challenges of healthcare data exchange.
- Significant experience with CMS interoperability requirements, the Da Vinci Project, Argonaut Project, US Core, or similar national initiatives.
- A recognized presence or active participation in the healthcare interoperability community where industry direction is set.
- Proven ability to convert expertise in standards into company strategy, product roadmaps, partnership plans, and business value.
- Experience leading a small technical team while maintaining sufficient technical insight to guide implementation decisions.
Nice to have
- Active participation in FHIR Connectathons.
- Experience working with implementation collaboratives like the Argonaut Project and Da Vinci Project.
- Established relationships with key figures in the healthcare interoperability field.
Skills & tools
- FHIR
- HL7
- Healthcare Interoperability Standards
- Data Exchange
Practical notes
- Salary Range: $184,600 - $220,000 USD
- Benefits include competitive salary and equity, performance bonuses, 401k matching, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental health resources, flexible time off, professional development funding, and a remote-first culture.
- Additional perks: Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), office setup reimbursement, monthly cell phone & internet stipend, paid parental leave.
- Counterpart Health is a subsidiary of Clover Health.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity and inclusion.
- Applications will be considered in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
- E-Verify company.
About the company
Clover Health Investments, Corp. is an American healthcare business dedicated to improving coverage for seniors. The organization was launched in 2014 to offer alternative options within the health insurance sector. It primarily focuses on delivering Medicare Advantage coverage to eligible individuals. Through these plans, beneficiaries receive medical benefits designed to support their ongoing wellness and care needs. The company also functions as a direct contracting partner with the United States government. In this role, it works alongside federal programs to manage healthcare delivery and coordinate services for older adults. Managing healthcare for Medicare recipients requires continuous coordination between insurance providers, patients, and medical professionals. Currently, the organization oversees care management for plan members located across 11 states. On January 8, 2021, the firm became a publicly traded company on the stock market. Public trading allows the organization to maintain operations while expanding its reach within the health insurance industry. Navigating government contracts and Medicare administration demands a clear focus on regulatory compliance, financial efficiency, and member support. By focusing on Medicare Advantage offerings, the organization helps bridge gaps between federal health programs and individual patient care. Individuals who join the organization contribute to managing medical plans, supporting network relationships, and delivering essential health services to older Americans across the country.