Ōura | "Competitive" comp not given
Steph's Notes:
Their Careers page is...okay. Very salesy, and accidentally funny – apparently you'll only get "collaborative, smart teammates" at the Helsinki and Oulu offices, not in San Francisco. Just obstructive blockheads over there, I guess.
Maybe it's just me, but it feels like they're asking this Director position to do a lot. It almost reads as if they asked ChatGPT for a Director of Support & Ops job description and then didn't whittle it down at all to fit this specific role.
This position will be leading the Support team, managing customer onboarding, designing and delivering training, managing success and renewals, plus offering frontline technical support? It just seems like a hodge podge of duties that sounds good on paper if you don't have any idea what it all actually entails or what it would mean to actually do.
Expertise in go-to-market (GTM) operations encompassing the strategic and tactical processes involved in launching and delivering a product or service to the market effectively, and especially sales strategy and enablement.
Why? Why would we expect a Director of Support & Ops to have very specific strategic sales experience?
In-depth technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to address complex issues effectively.
Deep technical knowledge of what? What kind of problem-solving? WHO WROTE THIS.
While most offers will be closer to the starting range, successful candidates' pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, internal peer equity, and market conditions.
So you're saying that most candidates will be unsuccessful candidates despite the company extending offers to them? Again I ask: WHO WROTE THIS.
I mean, technically this hit BINGO, but most of the flags are yellow, and honestly, I find this JD more baffling than I do upsetting, so I'm putting it in Tread Carefully.
Original Job Description: Director, Healthcare Support & Operations
Our mission at Oura is to empower every person to own their inner potential. Our award-winning products help our global community gain a deeper knowledge of their readiness, activity, and sleep quality by using their Oura Ring and its connected app. We've helped 2.5 million people understand and improve their health by providing daily insights and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles.
Empowering the world starts with living our values and empowering our team. As a quickly growing company focused on helping people live healthier and happier lives, we ensure that our team members have what they need to do their best work — both in and out of the office.
We are looking for a Director of Healthcare and Human Performance Support who will lead our Enterprise Support team to deliver exceptional solution integration, onboarding, training, order management, renewals, and technical support to healthcare industry clients; scientific research partners; and business, sports, and governmental accounts focused on human performance. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our specialized enterprise partners and clients experience seamless integration and exceptional service throughout their journey with our company. You will be responsible for overseeing the support operations, driving process improvements, and fostering a high-performing team dedicated to customer success.
Travel Requirements: Some international and domestic travel may be required
What you will do:
- Partner with commercial sales and marketing teams to establish strategies and approaches that augment go-to-market execution and scale sustaining support operations.
- Lead and mentor a diverse team of support professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance and professional growth.
- Develop and implement strategies for onboarding, training, and technical support to meet the needs of research partners and healthcare, health insurer, and human performance clients.
- Monitor and evaluate team performance, setting clear objectives and KPIs to measure success and drive continuous improvement.
Onboarding and Training:
- Capture unique business requirements, develop joint operational models, and ensure compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory standards.
- Oversee the onboarding process (including pilots, proof-of-concepts, and staged rollouts) for new research partners and healthcare and human performance clients, and their users, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition from sales to support.
- Design and deliver training programs tailored to the needs of scientific research partners, healthcare (e.g., providers, payers), human performance (e.g., military, sports, fitness) accounts, focusing on product adoption and usage, best practices, data access and interpretation, and systems integration, where necessary.
Order and Renewal Management:
- Monitor the end-to-end order process, including sizing and selection, order processing, tracking, and resolution of any issues.
- Develop and execute strategies for managing renewals, ensuring timely and successful contract renewals while addressing any client concerns.
- Devise appropriate strategies for end user retention and member conversion upon enterprise program end of life (EOL).
Technical Support:
- Provide high-level technical support to address complex issues and ensure client satisfaction.
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to resolve technical problems and advocate for client needs.
Client Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders, acting as the primary point of contact for support-related matters.
- Proactively engage with clients to understand their needs, gather feedback, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Process Improvement:
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of support operations.
- Analyze support metrics and client feedback to drive continuous improvement and ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
Reporting and Analytics:
- Prepare and present regular reports on team performance, client satisfaction, and support metrics to senior management.
- Utilize data and insights to make informed decisions and drive strategic initiatives.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a leadership role within enterprise sales and support environments, with a strong track record of managing teams and delivering exceptional client service.
- Expertise in go-to-market (GTM) operations encompassing the strategic and tactical processes involved in launching and delivering a product or service to the market effectively, and especially sales strategy and enablement.
- Experience in onboarding, training, order management, technical support, and renewals, particularly in a Healthcare, Public Sector, or B2B context.
- Expertise in healthcare industry operations, data standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-centric approach and the ability to build strong relationships.
- In-depth technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to address complex issues effectively.
- Proven ability to analyze data, drive process improvements, and implement strategic initiatives.
- Proficiency with CRM systems, support tools, and enterprise software applications.
Benefits
At Oura, we care about you and your well-being. Everyone here at Oura has a ring of their own and we are continually looking to improve employee health and add to our benefits!
What we offer:
- Competitive salary and equity packages
- Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
- An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family
- 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off
- Paid sick leave and parental leave
- Amazing culture of collaborative and passionate coworkers
Oura takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. US locations are categorized into tiers based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. While most offers will be closer to the starting range, successful candidates' pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, internal peer equity, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
- Compensation information to follow.
A recruiter can determine your zones/tiers based on your US location.
To all recruitment agencies: Oura does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Oura employees, or any other organization's location. Oura is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Oura is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals seeking employment at Oura are considered without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
