Forward Deployed Automation Strategist
US$100,000 – US$115,000 / yr base salary
Posted 28 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Sr. Forward Deployed Automation Strategist ”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Remote
| Base salary | US$100,000 – US$115,000 / yr |
|---|
Study levelBachelor's
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