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Strategic Projects Lead - Healthcare

AfterQuerySan FranciscoOperations
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Salary
$150K - $225K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
28 Jul 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Strategic Projects Lead - Healthcare position at AfterQuery in San Francisco is an exciting full-time operational role for professionals with a medical or health background. This opportunity suits candidates eager to shape the future of artificial intelligence by managing specialized healthcare data projects for leading AI organizations.

Role Overview

In this full-time role based in San Francisco, the professional collaborates directly with top-tier artificial intelligence companies to create next-generation data solutions. The individual guides specialized contributors across medical, healthcare, and biopharma fields to build robust datasets that evaluate and improve frontier models. Working in a fast-paced environment, the team member owns critical initiatives from initial scoping to final delivery while gaining comprehensive operational experience across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with leading artificial intelligence organizations to generate advanced data solutions and drive business revenue.
Oversee and coordinate specialized contributors within medical, healthcare, and biopharma domains.
Design precise dataset specifications that dictate how foundation models are trained, evaluated, and enhanced.
Steer high-impact initiatives end-to-end through scoping, execution, iteration, and shipping.
Participate in diverse operational tasks spanning analysis, coordination, building, and execution.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of professional experience in healthcare, health technology, medical research, top-tier biopharma, or another selective healthcare setting.
Academic background or practical experience in clinical practice, medicine, healthcare operations, biomedical research, or a related discipline.
Solid comprehension of healthcare systems, clinical workflows, medical research, and industry data.
Exceptional drive, high agency, and the ability to excel in ambiguous settings with limited oversight.
Genuine enthusiasm for artificial intelligence, medicine, and entrepreneurial environments.
Superior communication skills paired with a demonstrated history of outstanding personal achievement and leadership.
Strong affinity for managing data, technical systems, and emerging technologies.

Nice to Have

Holding a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
Practical skills in Python for coding, data analysis, or scripting.
Familiarity with leveraging AI tools to automate workflows, build products, or conduct clinical research.
Prior experimentation with tools such as Claude Code.

Skills and Tools

Python
Healthcare Data and Clinical Workflows
Project and Client Management
AI Tools and Technical Systems

Salary and Benefits

Annual Salary Range: $150,000 to $225,000 USD
Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan featuring an employer match
Daily UberEats stipend for meals
Monthly wellness stipend

About the Company

AfterQuery operates as an applied research laboratory focused on curating advanced data solutions to support foundation model development. Backed by prominent investors such as Y Combinator, BoxGroup, and Altos Ventures, the company collaborates closely with frontier artificial intelligence labs to deliver high-quality data. Based in San Francisco, the organization provides a collaborative, fast-moving environment where team members tackle high-stakes challenges at the cutting edge of technology.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official company careers page to submit an application for this position.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Strategic Projects Lead - Healthcare role?

The salary for this position ranges from $150,000 to $225,000 per year.

Where is this job located?

This position is based in San Francisco, California, and is not a remote role.

What level of experience is required?

Candidates must have at least three years of experience in healthcare, health technology, medical research, top-tier biopharma, or a similarly selective healthcare environment.

What benefits are provided to eligible employees?

Eligible employees receive medical, dental, and vision health insurance, a 401(k) with an employer match, a daily UberEats meal stipend, and a monthly wellness stipend.

Are technical skills like Python mandatory?

Python proficiency is listed as a preferred qualification rather than a strict requirement, alongside familiarity with AI tools and clinical research scripting.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official AfterQuery careers page.

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