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Salary: USD 135,000 - 150,000 / annual
Cohere Health is seeking a Senior Clinical Portfolio Manager to oversee day-to-day execution of the Speech Therapy Program. Reporting to the VP of Clinical Programs, you will manage program operations and outcomes, ensuring delivery aligns with strategic objectives, client commitments, and member impact. You will serve as the central coordinator across Clinical Strategy, Clinical Operations, Analytics, and Client Success, working closely with a Business Analyst for data support and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Development, Execution & Coordination: Own day-to-day management of the speech therapy program, ensuring deliverables, timelines, and milestones are achieved. Translate program-level strategy and roadmap into tactical plans, initiatives, and workstreams. Maintain the program's rolling 18-month roadmap. Drive cross-functional alignment with enabling teams (Strategy Physicians, Operations, Analytics, Client Success, Finance). Ensure consistency of program management practices and adherence to internal SLAs.
Performance Tracking & Reporting: Track key performance metrics including clinical accuracy, denial/approval trends, turnaround time, MedEx savings, and quality measures. Partner with Business Analyst to gather, interpret, and present data-driven insights. Monitor program dashboards and ensure data integrity. Proactively monitor performance and provide guidance on root cause analysis. Conduct regular performance reviews and escalate risks or blockers to VP, Clinical Programs.
Continuous Improvement: Identify operational gaps and opportunities for improvement across processes, clinical operations, and technology. Collaborate with Business Analyst and Analytics to design data-informed solutions. Support development of program playbooks, operational guides, and process enhancements.
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as primary operational point of contact for the assigned program, ensuring seamless communication with internal stakeholders. Support client-facing meetings and materials in partnership with VP, Clinical Programs and Client Success. Ensure readiness for external program reviews (QBRs, program updates). Interface with clients directly as needed regarding detailed clinical program needs.
About Cohere Health: Cohere Health's clinical intelligence platform and agentic AI-powered solutions connect health plans' strategic goals and providers' needs, optimizing speed, cost, and quality of care. The company has been named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list and ranked as a Top 5 LinkedIn Startup for 2023 & 2024. Backed by leading investors including Deerfield Management, Define Ventures, Flare Capital Partners, Longitude Capital, and Polaris Partners.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Management, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field preferred
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) strongly preferred
- 7+ years in clinical practice plus program or project management, preferably in utilization management or healthcare technology
- Proven success managing complex, cross-functional initiatives with measurable impact
- Experience collaborating with analytics teams and interpreting data to inform decision-making
- Strong organizational and execution skills; able to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment
- Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data into actionable insights
- Excellent written and verbal communication; skilled at presenting findings to diverse stakeholders
- Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable; comfortable operating in matrixed environment
- Familiarity with healthcare regulations, payer operations, and value-based care models preferred
