Chief Clinical Officer (Digital Health Therapeutics)

Overview

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical research and development strategy for digital therapeutics products.
• Ensure all digital health interventions comply with national and international medical regulations.
• Represent the clinical voice within the executive leadership team to influence company-wide product roadmaps.
• Oversee the design and execution of clinical trials to validate product efficacy and safety.
• Manage relationships with key opinion leaders, healthcare providers, and academic institutions.
• Review marketing and educational materials to ensure medical accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze clinical data and real-world evidence to drive continuous product improvement.

Qualifications

• A Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent advanced clinical degree is required.
• Extensive experience in clinical practice and healthcare administration is essential.
• Proven track record of leading clinical trials or research studies within the life sciences or healthtech industry.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory pathways such as FDA De Novo or 510(k) clearances.
• Expertise in health informatics or the application of data science to clinical outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Nice to have

• Board certification in a relevant specialty such as psychiatry, chronic disease management, or internal medicine.
• Previous experience as a Medical Director or Chief Medical Officer at a successful digital health startup.
• A Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Public Health (MPH) degree.
• Published research in peer-reviewed journals focusing on digital health or medical technology.

Work environment

• Work is typically performed in a professional office or remote setting with frequent virtual collaboration.
• The culture is fast-paced and results-oriented, characteristic of high-growth technology sectors.
• Standard executive hours are common, though workload often increases during regulatory filings or product launches.
• Periodic travel is required for medical conferences, regulatory meetings, and investor presentations.
• Tools include clinical trial management systems, data visualization software, and agile project management platforms.

Benefits & growth

• Compensation often includes a high base salary complemented by significant equity or stock options.
• Performance-based bonuses are standard for meeting clinical validation milestones and regulatory approvals.
• Career progression typically leads to broader executive roles or board-level advisory positions.
• Opportunities for professional development include leading industry-shaping clinical research and influencing public health policy.
• The role offers the chance to scale medical impact to millions of users through technological innovation in healthcare delivery.