Sr. Forward Deployed Automation Strategist

Coherehealth
United States
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have client-facing experience in healthcare automation and can translate complex requirements into technical blueprints.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with client-facing experience in healthcare and a track record of translating requirements into technical blueprints
    — “Consult Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) clients on designing an optimal decision automation program
  • Individuals with a background in healthcare data analysis and a passion for improving the U.S. healthcare system
    — “Passionate about improving the U.S. healthcare system and helping ensure every patient receives the best care possible
  • Professionals adept at cross-functional collaboration and influencing product development for client needs
    — “Collaborate with Product, Development, Design, and Engineering teams in scoping new functionality

Things to consider

  • The role involves direct client engagement and requires maintaining KPIs across the client lifecycle
    — “Ensure client’s KPIs are met and ensure end-to-end automation success for each client
  • This position requires a balance of technical and strategic skills, with a focus on automation performance improvement
    — “Develop strategic roadmaps related to continuous improvement of decision automation performance

How to stand out

  • Showcase your ability to interface with cross-functional teams and drive product enhancements
    — “Experience interfacing with internal, cross-functional stakeholders and colleagues on the development and definition of KPIs and product enhancements
  • Demonstrate your proficiency in data visualization tools like Tableau or PowerBI with relevant examples
    — “Proficiency with building and/or maintaining dashboards in self-service business intelligence tools such as Tableau or PowerBI
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • design optimal decision automation programs
  • develop strategic roadmaps
  • build analytical reports
  • ensure client KPIs are met
Typical background
5+ years experience in client-facing rolesunderstanding of healthcare systems and regulations

Skills & requirements

Required

Client ConsultationTechnical BlueprintsStrategic RoadmapsData VisualizationSQLProduct ExpertiseKpisHealthcare Data Management

Preferred

TableauPowerbi

Stack & domain

ExcelPowerpointTableauPowerbiSQLHealthcareData Management

About the role

Original posting from Coherehealth via Greenhouse

Opportunity Overview:

We are looking for a Sr. Forward Deployed Automation Strategist to play a key role in delivering value for our Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) customers. Reporting into our Senior Manager, PaaS Value Delivery, you will be part of a small, fast-paced team working directly with clients to strategically design, execute, and maintain a robust prior authorization decisioning automation program. Ultimately, the work you do will have a direct impact on the growth of the company and our ability to assist more patients at a time in their healthcare journey when they need help most.

What you’ll do:

Consult Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) clients on designing an optimal decision automation program that maximizes platform value

Translate complex client requirements into a detailed technical blueprints for development teams to leverage when implementing new clients

Collaborate with Product, Development, Design, and Engineering teams in scoping new functionality, or enhancing existing functionality, to meet client automation needs

Develop strategic roadmaps related to continuous improvement of decision automation performance in order to drive increased value for clients

Analyze authorization data and leverage data visualization softwares to build and maintain analytical reports that inform internal and external stakeholders on platform performance 

Ensure client’s KPIs are met and ensure end-to-end automation success for each client through each stage of customer lifecycle

Identify opportunities to scale and improve consultation workflows

What you’ll need:

5+ years experience working in a client facing role; Demonstrated expertise in building client relationships and driving client engagement, value, and satisfaction

Understanding of healthcare systems, medical terminologies, clinical workflows, and regulations

Ability to navigate ethical dilemmas in healthcare data management and analysis while upholding professional standards and integrity

Advanced Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; Proficiency with building and/or maintaining dashboards in self-service business intelligence tools such as Tableau or PowerBI; Proficiency with using SQL to extract insights from complex healthcare data sets

Ability to develop deep product expertise and leverage it to guide customers, solve strategic issues, and optimize platform value

Experience interfacing with internal, cross-functional stakeholders and colleagues on the development and definition of KPIs and product enhancements

Passionate about improving the U.S. healthcare system and helping ensure every patient receives the best care possible

Bachelor’s degree

Pay & Perks:

💻 Fully remote opportunity with about 5% travel

🩺 Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program 

📈 401K retirement plan with company match; flexible spending and health savings account 

🏝️ Flex time off + company holidays

👶 Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave 

🐶 Pet insurance  

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000 annually; as part of a total benefits package which includes health insurance, 401k and bonus. In accordance with state applicable laws, Cohere is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. Individual pay decisions are ultimately based on a number of factors, including but not limited to qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and internal alignment.

Interview Process*:

Connect with Talent Acquisition for a Preliminary Phone Screening

Meet your Hiring Manager!

Case Study and Presentation 

Behavioral Interview

Executive Interview 

*Subject to change

About Cohere Health:

Cohere Health’s clinical intelligence platform delivers AI-powered solutions that streamline access to quality care by improving payer-provider collaboration, cost containment, and healthcare economics. Cohere Health works with over 660,000 providers and handles over 12 million prior authorization requests annually. Its responsible AI auto-approves up to 90% of requests for millions of health plan members.

With the acquisition of ZignaAI, we’ve further enhanced our platform by launching our Payment Integrity Suite, anchored by Cohere Validate™, an AI-driven clinical and coding validation solution that operates in near real-time. By unifying pre-service authorization data with post-service claims validation, we’re creating a transparent healthcare ecosystem that reduces waste, improves payer-provider collaboration and patient outcomes, and ensures providers are paid promptly and accurately.

Cohere Health’s innovations continue to receive industry wide recognition. We’ve been named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list and in the Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for U.S. Healthcare Payers (2022-2025), and ranked as a Top 5 LinkedIn™ Startup for 2023 & 2024. Backed by leading investors such as Deerfield Management, Define Ventures, Flare Capital Partners, Longitude Capital, and Polaris Partners, Cohere Health drives more transparent, streamlined healthcare processes, helping patients receive faster, more appropriate care and higher-quality outcomes.

The Coherenauts, as we call ourselves, who succeed here are empathetic teammates who are candid, kind, caring, and embody our core values and principles. We believe that diverse, inclusive teams make the most impactful work. Cohere is deeply invested in ensuring that we have a supportive, growth-oriented environment that works for everyone.

We can’t wait to learn more about you and meet you at Cohere Health!

Equal Opportunity Statement: 

Cohere Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all.  To us, it’s personal.

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Source: Coherehealth careers (Greenhouse)

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