Medical Director

What we do

Pomelo Care is building the first at-scale, evidence-based pregnancy and newborn care platform, transforming outcomes for pregnant people and babies. Our technology-enabled care platform engages patients early, conducts continuous risk assessments, creates a personalized care plan and team for each patient, and delivers coordinated virtual care and care management throughout pregnancy, NICU, and in the postpartum year to improve outcomes. 

Pomelo manages individual risk factors for poor pregnancy outcomes (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, behavioral health, substance use disorder, social determinants, etc.) to reduce preterm births, NICU admissions, c-sections, and maternal mortality and morbidity. We also support families whose babies are in the NICU to help them care for their newborns, prepare for timely discharge, and confidently transition to home care with 24/7 telemedicine access to the Pomelo care team.  

We are a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, technologists, and problem solvers who are humble, eager to learn, and passionate about improving care for moms and babies. We are backed by leading investors, including a16z, First Round Capital, Box Group, SV Angel, Operator Partners, and the founders of leading digital health companies such as Landmark, Flatiron Health, and Pillpack.

Role Description

Your North Star: Lead a medical practice that optimizes outcomes for pregnant people and newborns through population-based implementation of evidence-based care.

In this role you will:

• Drive improved outcomes through directing the medical aspects of Pomelo’s medical practice and population health program, including development of the risk monitoring system
• Oversee the quality and safety programs of the Pomelo medical practice
• Lead development of medical protocols and algorithms related to obstetric and women’s health
• Oversee collaboration and communication with in-person providers and medical groups, including medical aspects of outreach and marketing and responding to external requests related to the medical practice
• Engage in patient care as a Pomelo provider and serve as a collaborating physician for APPs 
• Represent and promote Pomelo with external partners and at professional events and conferences, including in the design and execution of research collaborations 

Requirements

• A passion for and demonstrated effectiveness in optimizing evidence-based care and perinatal outcomes 
• A sense of urgency to improve perinatal equity and outcomes
• Familiarity with implementing and evaluating population health programs
• Experience leading successful multidisciplinary teams, with evidence for outstanding collaboration with non-physician team members
• A growth mindset with the ability to approach process change and ambiguous situations with enthusiasm, creativity, and organization
• Facility using multiple tech platforms, with an eagerness for advising about improvements and adapting to new systems
• Eager to thrive in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment
• Phenomenal interpersonal and communication skills

Education and training 

• Medical degree
• Successful completion of a US-based Obstetrics & Gynecology or Family Practice residency with substantial experience in obstetrics
• Successful completion of a Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship a plus
• Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the US and willingness to obtain licenses in all US states, including through the interstate medical licensure compact NB: Pomelo, PC the medical practice that employs Pomelo clinicians, is based in Maryland, which is a compact state.

Bonus points for

• Telehealth and/or remote monitoring experience
• Experience in outpatient or home-based management of higher-risk patients

Why you should join our team

By joining Pomelo, you will get in on the ground floor of a fast-moving, well-funded, and mission-driven startup where you will have a profound impact on the patients we serve. And you'll learn, grow, be challenged, and have fun with your team while doing it.

We strive to create an environment where employees from all backgrounds are respected. We value working across disciplines, moving fast, data-driven decision making, learning, and always putting the patient first. We also offer:

• Competitive healthcare benefits
• Generous equity compensation
• Unlimited vacation
• Membership in the First Round Network (a curated and confidential community with events, guides, thousands of Q&A questions, and opportunities for 1-1 mentorship)

At Pomelo, we are committed to hiring the best team to improve outcomes for all mothers and babies, regardless of their background. We need diverse perspectives to reflect the diversity of problems we face and the population we serve. We look to hire people from a variety of backgrounds, including but not limited to race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, disability, and veteran status.

Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our company’s size and industry, and are one part of the total compensation package that also includes equity, benefits, and other opportunities at Pomelo Care. In accordance with New York City, Colorado, California, and other applicable laws, Pomelo Care is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. Individual pay decisions are ultimately based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, geography, and balancing internal equity. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $175,000 - $250,000. We expect most candidates to fall in the middle of the range. We also believe that your personal needs and preferences should be taken into consideration, so we allow some choice between equity and cash.