Senior Program Officer, Health Commercialization - ARPA-H Portfolio

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of VentureWell. We are currently looking for a Senior Program Officer, Health Commercialization – ARPA-H Portfolio in United States.

Are you passionate about health innovation and commercialization? This high-impact role offers the opportunity to lead and deliver innovative commercialization programs supporting next-generation healthcare technologies. You’ll manage key funder relationships, oversee multi-stakeholder projects, and help bring cutting-edge medical devices, diagnostics, therapeutics, and digital health solutions to market. Working in a dynamic, mission-driven environment, you'll be instrumental in supporting the ARPA-H initiative and driving equitable innovation at scale.

Accountabilities:

• Act as the primary liaison with funders and partners, representing the program with professionalism and strategic insight.
• Design, lead, and execute commercialization programs aligned with strategic goals, especially within the ARPA-H initiative.
• Manage complex portfolios including project planning, team collaboration, subcontractor oversight, and deliverable tracking.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement solutions to improve workflows and program delivery.
• Lead internal cross-functional teams and ensure alignment with program vision, goals, and timelines.
• Support fundraising, reporting, and external communication efforts related to health innovation and commercialization.
• Provide subject matter expertise to evolve programs, share insights, and contribute to the organization’s equity and impact goals.
• Supervise and develop team members through coaching, feedback, and professional development support.

• 7+ years of experience in program design and management, with a strong focus on health innovation or commercialization.
• Educational background in MBA, MPH, or a related field preferred.
• Deep knowledge of health solution development and commercialization strategies, including regulatory and reimbursement pathways.
• Skilled communicator with proven experience in funder engagement and proposal/report preparation.
• Track record of managing federal or agency-funded projects is a strong advantage.
• Adept at building and maintaining strategic relationships with consultants, vendors, and internal teams.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to manage data for decision-making and program assessment.
• Comfortable working remotely with flexibility to travel up to 25% and align with East Coast business hours.
• Digital fluency in GSuite, CRM platforms, and collaboration tools required.
• Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of work.

• Competitive salary ranging from $90,000–$110,000, based on experience and internal equity.
• Generous 403(b) retirement plan with up to 10% employer match.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• $1,000 home office stipend upon hire.
• Emphasis on work-life balance, with no more than 40-hour workweeks.
• 20 vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and 12 paid wellness days annually.
• Supportive and collaborative remote-first work culture.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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