Confidential company, Operations
Head of Operations at well-funded healthtech startup
- Location
- New York, United States
- Compensation
- $150k-$195k + Equity
Seeking a high-agency 0-to-1 operator to join a well-funded, pre-launch healthtech startup as Founding Head of Operations, where you will build the operational backbone of a company transforming the aging care sector.
In this NYC-based role, you will report directly to the founder and own critical functions including hiring, compliance, clinical billing, and fundraising support while shaping the infrastructure of a category-defining platform from the ground up. This opportunity offers significant ownership, generous founder equity, and the chance to solve one of the most fragmented and high-stakes problems in the US healthcare system alongside a world-class team.
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Role overview
As the Founding Head of Operations, you will serve as the company’s operating backbone, building the machine from scratch in a pre-launch environment. You’ll own critical functions including hiring, compliance, clinical billing, and fundraising support. This is a 0-to-1 role for a high-agency builder ready to transform the fragmented aging care sector alongside a Stanford GSB founder.
About the company
Well-funded healthtech startup
What you will do
- Serve as a force multiplier to the CEO, leading special projects, hiring initiatives, and preparation for fundraising and board meetings.
- Build and manage the company’s compliance and billing rails, including HIPAA, SOC 2, and Medicare/Medicaid enrollment processes.
- Establish the revenue cycle management function, overseeing claims, denials, and collections while building out the company’s analytics and reporting frameworks.
Who this is a fit for
- Proven 0-to-1 operator with a track record of building operating functions from scratch in high-growth or selective environments.
- Exceptional agency and generalist speed, capable of navigating complex regulatory landscapes while maintaining a hands-on approach to execution.
- Prior experience with clinical billing systems like Medicare or commercial claims is required to manage the company’s complex revenue infrastructure.
Why this role is remarkable
- Rare opportunity to join as a founding-level operator at a pre-launch, well-funded startup tackling the massive, underserved aging care market.
- High degree of ownership and direct collaboration with a Stanford GSB founder to shape company culture and operational infrastructure from day one.
- Significant upside potential with generous founder equity and a competitive salary range in a high-stakes, mission-driven health category.
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