About Felix
Felix is Canada’s first end-to-end platform providing on-demand treatment for everyday health. Felix creates digital-first solutions that increase access for common healthcare needs such as mental health, sexual health, and daily health. Founded in 2019, Felix’s approach to healthcare encompasses assessments, lab testing, prescriptions, fast and discreet delivery and ongoing care — all online at www.felixforyou.ca.
The Role
The Senior Director of Operations will develop and execute a comprehensive strategy that ensures exceptional patient experiences throughout their journey with Felix. This includes leading the teams that own the end-to-end execution of processes across the patient journey, and fostering a culture of patient-centricity within the organization. As a key member of the operations leadership team, the Senior Director of Operations will play a critical role in shaping the company’s overall reputation and positioning Felix as leading everyday healthcare provider in Canada.
Please note this opening is for a 15 month fixed term. We are seeking a Senior Director of Operations to:
Lead and manage both the Customer Experience and Clinical Operations teams
Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence through analytical insights, cross-functional collaboration and hands on process improvement
Operate with a patient centric approach, by raising the bar on quality, challenging the status quo and keeping the end user at the forefront of the conversation at all timesResponsibilities and Expectations
Customer Experience
Lead, coach and manage a 20-person customer experience team, with a relentless orientation towards creating a world class experience for our patients
Become an expert on the experience of a Felix Patient - form a deep understanding of the patient journey, customer needs and preferences, and user feedback to drive continuous improvement and an exceptional healthcare experience for all patients
Measure and analyze customer data to identify trends and drive areas for continuous improvement (customer feedback, support metrics, and data)
Automate, analyze, and optimize various aspects of customer interactions through the implementation of generative AI tools and techniques, optimizing for efficiency while enhancing the patient experience
Foster a culture of high-performance within the CX team, enabling opportunities for coaching and growth and orienting the team towards scale and continuous improvement
Clinical Operations
Lead and manage the growing clinical operations team to ensure exceptional patient care and healthcare practitioner support, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
Hold a high bar for operational execution through process optimization, operational efficiency, metric tracking, performance management and team leadership within clinical operations
Optimize for the clinical integrity of our operations, the strategic needs of the business and ultimately, the safety and exceptional experience of our patients
General Leadership
Prioritize initiatives and work for your team based on the the needs and strategic direction of the business
Set and communicate clear objectives and key results, pushing the boundaries on what’s achievable and corralling the team behind you to maximize engagement, output and results
Set and deliver on aggressive deadlines both for yourself, your team and the functions that you work with
Get into the weeds of the data and distill relevant, concise insights and analysis to enable data-driven decisions at every level of the organization
Act as a thought leader and challenge yourself and others to think outside the box
Approach work with a no-ego attitude and be willing to jump in and do whatever it takes to get the job done
Proactively identify and address roadblocks, unnecessary complexity and silos. Establish yourself as someone who breaks down barriers and defaults to a mindset of “how can we make this happen!”
Set a positive tone and example for your team and the broader organization at Felix. Hold yourself to a high standard when it comes to raising the bar and leading with integrity, authenticity and trust.
Experience and Skills
5+ years in similar leadership / Senior Director level role(s) in high-paced, growth environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
Strong metrics-driven performance improvement background is important, as is the ability to coach leaders to higher levels of accountability and execution
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive strategic decision-making
Experience implementing generative AI tools to optimize efficiency and enhance the customer experience
A track record of tackling complex and ambiguous problems head on, with a high degree of ownership and accountability
Action-oriented with the ability to lead teams and drive change, with or without authority
Ability to challenge, change, coach and be coached
Exceptional emotional intelligence, exemplified by self-awareness and empathy, to gain the trust and commitment necessary for buy in and transformative change
A hunger for learning and a willingness to make mistakes
A can-do attitude with an optimistic orientation
A background in clinical or pharmacy leadership is considered an asset
Experience in management consulting is considered an asset
Experience working in healthcare is considered an asset
Benefits
Full medical, dental and vision benefits
Maternity / paternity policy
3 weeks vacation + flexible holiday scheduling
Competitive compensation
Stock option grant
Remote first, work from anywhere in Canada
Incredible culture powered by an highly collaborative and high performing team
Large impact at an early stage technology company
Professional development opportunities, working closely with founders and senior leadership team
Location: Remote (Canada). We are currently working remotely and open to candidates from anywhere in Canada.We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origins, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Selection decisions are solely based on job related factors.If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact accessibility@felixforyou.ca for assistance