Chief Clinical Strategy & Physician Affairs Officer

Position Overview
Wellvana operates within the evolving value-based healthcare landscape, supporting physicians, health systems and independent provider organizations in improving patient outcomes while strengthening clinical and financial performance.

As healthcare organizations navigate increasing regulatory complexity, physician engagement challenges and the transition toward accountable care models, there is an opportunity to strengthen the connection between clinical leadership, physician representation, healthcare policy and enterprise-level execution.

The proposed Chief Clinical Strategy & Physician Affairs Officer position would provide executive leadership across these interconnected areas, helping shape clinical strategy, strengthen physician partnerships and ensure that provider perspectives inform organizational priorities and long-term business development.

The ideal executive brings a combination of frontline clinical experience, medical leadership, healthcare policy expertise and a demonstrated ability to influence healthcare organizations at the system level.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of enterprise clinical strategy, aligning physician priorities, patient outcomes and organizational objectives.

Establish executive-level relationships with physician leaders, medical associations, health systems and independent provider groups.

Monitor emerging healthcare legislation, reimbursement developments and regulatory changes, translating policy implications into organizational strategies.

Provide leadership in clinical governance frameworks, physician advisory structures and evidence-based decision-making.

Support value-based care strategies, clinical integration, quality improvement and accountable care initiatives.

Represent clinical priorities in relevant industry forums, professional associations and healthcare policy discussions.

Evaluate emerging healthcare technologies, medical simulation, clinical education and digital health solutions.

Partner with executive leadership to improve clinical operations, physician alignment and scalable healthcare delivery.

Establish measurable clinical and physician-engagement objectives and contribute to enterprise-level strategic planning.

Required Qualifications
MD or equivalent medical qualification.

Significant experience in clinical practice and healthcare leadership.

Demonstrated senior leadership experience within healthcare delivery, emergency medicine, medical associations or healthcare organizations.

Strong understanding of healthcare policy, physician advocacy, clinical governance and the US healthcare regulatory environment.

Proven ability to translate clinical, operational and policy considerations into strategic recommendations.

Experience engaging physicians, healthcare stakeholders and institutional leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

MPH, MHA, MBA or another relevant postgraduate qualification.

Experience serving on medical association boards, healthcare governance committees or physician advisory bodies.

Exposure to value-based care, accountable care organizations and alternative payment arrangements.

Previous leadership experience involving healthcare technology, medical simulation or digital health innovation.

Established professional relationships across healthcare policy, physician advocacy and clinical leadership communities.