Head of Specialty Therapeutics

LifeStance Health

. Design and implement an enterprise interventional psychiatry strategy encompassing TMS, emerging pharmacotherapies, and neuromodulation modalities .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $252,000 - $315,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing interventional psychiatry strategies, including TMS and psychedelic-assisted therapies, while ensuring compliance with FDA and DEA regulations. Proven ability to lead clinical program development, monitor outcomes, and foster collaboration across diverse teams and organizations.

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MD Or DO With Board Certification In Psychiatry10+ Years Of Psychiatric Clinical ExperienceExperience With Specialty Interventional Treatment ModalitiesStrong Understanding Of Regulatory ConsiderationsExcellent Written And Verbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical Protocol DevelopmentCare Pathway DesignSafety Standards ImplementationClinical Evidence ReviewRisk ManagementProgram Governance StructuresOutcomes Measurement FrameworksSpecialty Therapeutic Services OversightPsychedelic-Assisted Therapy DevelopmentTMS Treatment Implementation

Soft Skills

Influencing Clinical LeadersFacilitation SkillsInclusivity And SensitivityCollaborationExecutive Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Unrestricted Medical License

Industry Keywords

Interventional PsychiatryFDA GuidanceDEA Regulatory RequirementsEmerging PharmacotherapiesNeuromodulation ModalitiesClinical ResearchEvidence GenerationPatient SafetySpecialty Treatment ProgramsMulti-Site Healthcare Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement an enterprise interventional psychiatry strategy encompassing TMS, emerging pharmacotherapies, and neuromodulation modalities
Lead clinical program development for psychedelic-assisted therapies in alignment with FDA guidance and DEA regulatory requirements
Evaluate emerging specialty treatments based on evidence, regulations, safety, operational feasibility, and patient need
Monitor and synthesize emerging interventional psychiatry literature to inform strategy and competitive positioning
Develop clinical protocols, eligibility criteria, care pathways, quality standards, and safety monitoring expectations
Oversee implementation, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement of specialty therapeutic services
Oversee clinician training and credentialing standards, including structured psychotherapy integration
Partner with Medical Leadership, Clinical Operations, Quality, Research, Finance, legal, compliance, and operations
Navigate DEA Schedule I licensing, REMS requirements, and state-level regulatory variation
Collaborate on data collection and outcomes measurement frameworks
Monitor outcomes, adverse events, utilization, patient experience, and effectiveness measures
Build relationships with academic institutions, research organizations, specialty therapy centers, and external experts
Lead specialty therapeutic strategy, clinical standards, program design, and outcome measurement recommendations
Provide functional leadership to clinical workgroups, specialty program teams, and cross-functional implementation partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD or DO with board certification in Psychiatry
Active, unrestricted medical license and ability to maintain appropriate licensure requirements
10+ years of psychiatric clinical experience, including experience with specialty, interventional, or advanced psychiatric treatment modalities
Demonstrated ability to develop clinical protocols, care pathways, safety standards, training models, or program governance structures
Strong understanding of clinical evidence review, patient safety, risk management, regulatory considerations, and standards of care for specialty therapeutics
Ability to influence clinical and operational leaders across a complex, matrixed organization
Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and executive communication skills
Legally authorized to be employed in the United States
Awareness, inclusivity, sensitivity, humility, and experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Preferred: Experience developing, leading, or scaling specialty psychiatric treatment programs such as TMS, ketamine/esketamine, or other advanced therapeutic modalities
Preferred: Clinical research, evidence-generation, or outcomes evaluation experience
Preferred: Experience in large multi-site, multi-state, or enterprise healthcare organizations
Preferred: Experience partnering with academic, research, vendor, or specialty treatment organizations
Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting and/or moving objects up to 25 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
401k retirement savings with employer match
Paid parental leave
Paid time off
Holiday pay
Employee Assistance Program
Competitive bonus plan
Equity potential
Reasonable accommodation for disabilities