Director of Strategy – Operations

Candid

. Own strategy for new products, services, and verticals .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading strategy and operations for new products and services, with a strong focus on market evaluation, cross-functional execution, and partnership development. Proven ability to leverage financial and analytical skills to drive measurable results in dynamic environments.

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8+ Years Experience In StrategyTrack Record Of Delivering Measurable ResultsStrong Financial And Analytical SkillsProven Ability To Lead Cross-Functional InitiativesFluency With AI Tools

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Hard Skills

Strategy DevelopmentBusiness Case CreationMarket EvaluationProduct LaunchFinancial AnalysisPartnership ManagementCross-Functional ExecutionOperational Model DesignAI Initiative LeadershipMarket Entry Strategy

Soft Skills

Exceptional Business JudgmentStructured Problem-SolvingStrong Communication SkillsHigh Intellectual CuriosityOwnership And Bias Toward Action

Industry Keywords

HealthcareHealthtechDentalSaaSMarketplacesOperationally Complex Businesses

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own strategy for new products, services, and verticals
Build new products and verticals from 0 to 1, including strategy, business case, operating model, go-to-market approach, launch, and early execution
Lead international expansion strategy, market evaluation, entry strategies, and cross-functional market entry work
Partner with Sales and customer-facing teams to identify unmet needs and develop scalable offerings
Identify and lead AI and emerging technology initiatives
Lead cross-functional execution from concept through launch
Report directly to the Chief Strategy Officer
Lead the Strategy & Operations team
Collaborate with Commercial, Product, Clinical, Operations, Finance, and Technology leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in strategy, management consulting, business operations, general management, new ventures, or a related field
Track record of taking new products, businesses, markets, or complex initiatives from idea through execution and delivering measurable results
Exceptional business judgment and structured problem-solving skills
Strong product and commercial instincts
Strong financial and analytical skills, including evaluating market opportunities, business models, unit economics, and investment tradeoffs
Experience developing and managing strategic partnerships
Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders
Experience managing and developing high-performing team members
Excellent communication skills
Fluency with AI tools and a strong point of view on AI and automation
High intellectual curiosity, strong ownership, and a bias toward action
Comfort operating in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities
Experience in healthcare, healthtech, dental, SaaS, marketplaces, or other operationally complex businesses is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Stock option plan to give our employees a direct stake in Candid’s success
Unlimited PTO
Work from home stipend
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
Generous parental leave
Significant discount on customized treatment plans and aligners
Growth and continuous learning opportunities