Associate Medical Director, Maternal and Pediatric Health

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Associate Medical Director, Maternal and Pediatric Health based in the United States.

The Associate Medical Director, Maternal and Pediatric Health provides clinical and operational leadership for programs supporting maternal, newborn, and pediatric populations. This physician leader will guide clinical teams, oversee care management strategies, and drive improvements in healthcare outcomes for complex populations at scale. The role combines clinical expertise, population health strategy, and operational execution to improve member experiences and program performance. You will serve as a trusted clinical authority, shaping evidence-based care models and ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and effectiveness. Working across clinical, product, analytics, and operational teams, you will help develop scalable solutions that transform how care is delivered. This opportunity is ideal for a physician leader passionate about innovation, team development, and improving maternal and pediatric health outcomes.

Accountabilities:: The Associate Medical Director will lead maternal and pediatric clinical programs by providing strategic direction, clinical oversight, and operational leadership. This role requires a strong ability to translate healthcare strategy into effective care delivery models while supporting clinicians and cross-functional teams.

Provide clinical and program oversight for maternal, newborn, NICU, and pediatric care teams.

Serve as the primary clinical escalation point for complex cases, collaborating with clinical leaders and subject matter experts to drive resolution.

Develop, implement, and maintain evidence-based clinical standards, care pathways, and educational resources.

Provide direct supervision and clinical guidance to advanced practice providers and clinical teams.

Partner with product and technology teams to define clinical requirements and improve tools that enable scalable, high-quality care delivery.

Use clinical insights, performance metrics, and population health data to identify care gaps and improvement opportunities.

Lead the evolution of maternal and pediatric programs to improve quality, outcomes, member experience, and operational scalability.

Establish performance expectations for clinicians, including productivity, documentation quality, clinical standards, and safety practices.

Conduct coaching, performance reviews, and ongoing development initiatives to strengthen clinical capabilities.

Monitor dashboards, operational metrics, and quality indicators to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.

Support clinician onboarding, training, credentialing, licensing, and career development initiatives.

Collaborate with clinical, operational, analytics, and product stakeholders on population health initiatives and care model innovation.

Represent maternal and pediatric health expertise in strategic initiatives, pilots, audits, and external partnership activities.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is a board-certified physician leader with experience caring for maternal and pediatric populations and a strong background in clinical operations, team leadership, and population health.

Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.

Board certification in family medicine, med-peds, or a related specialty.

Minimum of 5 years of post-residency clinical experience caring for prenatal, postpartum, and pediatric patients in a generalist setting.

Active medical license in good standing within the state of residence, with willingness to obtain additional state licenses as needed.

Experience leading clinicians in a performance-driven environment using quality, productivity, and operational metrics.

Strong understanding of maternal and pediatric care models, complex care management, and population health principles.

Ability to apply clinical expertise to improve outcomes across large and diverse patient populations.

Experience with digital health, virtual care delivery models, or healthcare technology is preferred.

Comfort integrating clinical AI tools and digital solutions into healthcare workflows.

Strong leadership, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational execution in a fast-paced environment.

Preference for candidates living in a physician compact-eligible state.

Benefits:

Competitive base salary range of $206,380–$319,890 , plus bonus, equity, and benefits.

Compensation tailored based on experience, education, certifications, licensure, skills, market conditions, and geographic location.

Remote-first work culture with flexibility to work from home.

401(k) savings plan through Fidelity.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options.

Disability insurance coverage.

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Discretionary Time Off (DTO).

12 weeks of fully paid parental leave.

Family-building and compassionate leave benefits, including fertility coverage and financial support for surrogacy or adoption.

Work-from-home reimbursement to support remote collaboration and home office needs.

Opportunities for professional growth and development within an innovative healthcare environment.

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