Director, Health Equity Strategy

Role Summary

Director, Health Equity Strategy, Cambridge, MA. Join the team transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and neurological conditions. Lead strategic health equity initiatives at a global biopharma company, shaping how the organization addresses healthcare disparities in the United States. Collaborate across Corporate Affairs, R&D, Medical Affairs, and external partners to develop sustainable solutions and advance health equity using emerging technologies, including AI.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive health equity strategies aligned with the company's mission and business objectives
• Provide strategic guidance on health equity across therapeutic areas and business functions
• Identify emerging health equity trends, challenges, and opportunities in healthcare delivery and access
• Partner with Corporate Affairs, R&D, Medical Affairs, and Commercial teams to identify and develop solutions to address systemic barriers in healthcare access and delivery
• Design and implement programs to improve health outcomes in under-resourced communities
• Establish metrics and accountability frameworks to track progress and impact of health equity initiatives
• Build and maintain relationships with community health organizations and stakeholders
• Develop partnerships with schools of public health to address structural barriers to wellness
• Represent the organization in health equity forums and contribute to industry-wide initiatives
• Lead research initiatives to understand healthcare disparities and identify intervention opportunities
• Analyze and apply understanding of social determinants of health impacting therapeutic areas of focus
• Generate insights to inform program design and resource allocation
• Leverage emerging technologies, including AI, to advance health equity
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to embed health equity considerations across the organization
• Promote a culture of inclusion and health equity awareness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's level degree required
• MD, JD, MPH, MBA and/or MPP or equivalent experience preferred
• 10–12 years of experience in health equity, population health, community health, or related fields
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing health equity strategies
• Strong understanding of healthcare systems and social determinants of health
• Track record of building successful partnerships with diverse stakeholders
• Familiarity with emerging technologies, particularly AI applications in healthcare and health equity

Required Skills

• Deep knowledge of health equity principles and best practices
• Excellence in relationship building and collaboration
• Strong analytical and research capabilities
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and program development
• Health equity expertise and cultural competency
• Partnership building and stakeholder management
• Data analysis and outcomes measurement
• Change management and influence skills
• Deep understanding of social determinants of health and intervention strategies
• Project management and execution excellence
• Technology literacy and innovation mindset
• Experience with intrapreneurship