Medical Director
Roon
Medical
Posted on Feb 24, 2025
Medical Director
About Roon
Millions of people turn to search engines and social media for medical information, but these platforms can be overwhelming and filled with misinformation. Our interdisciplinary team of doctors, patients, caregivers, public health experts, designers, engineers, content creators, and ex-Pinterest executives has come together to reimagine how people access health information, with trust and expert curation at the forefront.
Today, Roon is a video-based medical Q&A platform, providing trusted answers to health questions. Hundreds of experts from top medical institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, Yale, UCSF, Cornell, UPenn, Duke, and Columbia have contributed content and are sharing Roon with their patients.
Our ambition is to become the doctor in your pocket for all of health, blending world-class expertise with AI-driven assistance and guidance. And we’re just getting started!
Role Summary
As Medical Director at Roon, you will be instrumental in shaping our medical platform and expanding our network of medical experts. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence strategy, drive expert recruitment, and foster deep engagement with medical professionals while collaborating closely with teams across product, design, and marketing.
Who You Are
Medical degree preferred, such as M.D., PhD., MPH, N.P., or other similar degree
Residency completed (we are open to all specializations)
You have experience or interest in interviewing and engaging with medical experts and scientists.
You have an insatiable curiosity and you enjoy deep dives into topics in public health, medicine, and science.
You are excited to join a fast-growing company, and to work in a close-knit and fast-moving environment, and grow with us in the future.
Traits We Admire
People who thrive at Roon embody the following values:
Boundless Curiosity
You love to learn. You have a thirst for knowledge and constantly seek to expand your understanding of the world. Your curiosity spans a wide range of topics, with a special passion for all things at the intersection of healthcare and technology.
Genuine Care
You bring authentic care to everything you do, valuing each individual’s unique journey. You understand the profound impact that empathy and thoughtful attention can have on people’s lives.
Joyful Excellence
Striving for excellence in your craft fuels you. You hold a high bar for yourself and what you work on but do so in a way that inspires others and brings joy to the process.
Original Thinking
You dig beneath the surface, setting aside trendy thinking to arrive at insights and perspectives rooted in first principles. Your approach brings new, creative perspectives to solving problems.
What You’ll Do
Medical Strategy
Lead the development of our expert network and condition strategy to ensure a comprehensive and reliable resource for users.
Expert Recruitment
Identify, recruit, and onboard top medical professionals across specialties.
Build a diverse network by leveraging industry events, publications, and hospital partnerships to broaden our reach.
Expert Engagement
Create and implement initiatives that keep our community of experts highly engaged and motivated to contribute to Roon’s mission.
Medical & Content Operations
Optimize the structure of our medical database, collaborate on content development, including FAQs and health condition-specific questions, and support medical experts in delivering valuable insights on our platform.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work seamlessly with product, marketing, and design teams to align medical content with user experience goals and growth strategies.
Time Commitment & Compensation
At Roon, we’re committed to creating long-term growth opportunities within the company. Pay will be competitive and will vary based on credentials. We will offer equity as part of our compensation package. This is a full-time role.
Location
Strong preference for Boston or NYC
Are you interested?
Email careers@roon.care
Please include your resume or LinkedIn profile when emailing us.
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