Director of Product, Interoperability

ELLKAY started out providing connectivity solutions to laboratories and within a few years, grew to also provide data management solutions to ambulatory organizations. ELLKAY is now a trusted data management partner in five healthcare segments. ELLKAY's solutions continue to serve laboratories and ambulatory practices and have expanded to empower hospitals and health systems, healthcare IT vendors, ambulatory practices, health plans, and other healthcare organizations with cutting-edge technologies and solutions that drive their growth and interoperability strategies.

Today, ELLKAY remains true to our core values, building strong partner relationships and offering unparalleled service and support while providing innovative, scalable solutions to the challenges our customers face in today's data-rich world.

ELLKAY's experience, customer-focused approach, and reputation for innovation, speed, and accuracy differentiate ELLKAY as a premier partner for your interoperability needs and data management strategy.

Job Description:

This role will be responsible for developing and executing the next generation of LK's interface engine, a critical platform that powers interoperability and data flow across our product ecosystem.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

BASE (First 3-6 months)

• Develop and execute an AI-first interface engine strategy that sets the foundation for next-generation interoperability across LK's platform.

GROWTH (6-12 months)

• Extend and scale the interface engine strategy across all customer segments, ensuring consistent performance, usability, and innovation.

FUTURE (12+ months)

• Re-evaluate the underlying business model and use cases to shape a long-term, differentiated interface strategy that delivers strategic value and competitive advantage.

Key Activities:

• Refine and execute the roadmap and operating cadence for ELLKAY's next-generation interface engine.
• Create go-to-market and execution plans for customer migration.
• Deliver strong cross-functional and SDLC leadership across engineering, product, and customer teams.
• Provide clear, consistent executive-level reporting on progress, risks, and strategic outcomes.
• Define and attain financial and performance targets, including top-line growth, bottom-line efficiency, and product throughput.

Qualifications:

• Expertise in Product Management, Go-to-Market Planning, and Financial Management
• Expertise in Healthcare Data Exchange including HL7, FHIR, Smart on FHIR, BULK FHIR, and legacy data formats
• Expertise with Strategy and Execution of Interface Platform Roadmaps at National Scale
• Experience with SaaS and Legacy Software Architecture Models
• Experience applying an AI-First Mindset to Operational and Innovation Challenges
• Exposure to Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Processes
• Experience with Hospital, Lab, and Payer Customer Segments
• Experience with SDLC Methodologies including Agile, Kanban, and Scrum
• Experience in UX/UI Design for End-User-Facing Applications

How to Stand Out

• A strong, informed opinion on the future of AI-driven healthcare interface management
• Demonstrated track record of delivering modern interface engines at scale
• A track record leading modernization efforts using a Ship of Theseus or Strangler Fig model
• A uniquely deep understanding of healthcare data exchange formats, interface patterns, and competitive insights
• Strong cloud and DevOps experience in a CI/CD environment

Benefits:

ELLKAY offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that starts day one

Including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Employer-paid Life and LTD
• 401k w/ matching - once eligibility is met
• Work/life balance
• Paid Volunteer Program
• Flexible working hours
• Generous FTO
• Remote work options
• Employee Discounts
• Parental Leave

Our awesome culture includes:

• Working with talented, collaborative, and friendly people who love what they do
• Professional growth within
• Innovation environment
• On site in HQ Free daily lunches

Additional information

At ELLKAY, we are committed to operating as a hybrid workplace, offering employees flexibility in how they structure their time between in-office and remote work. We recognize the significance of fostering connections, collaboration, and creativity within our office culture and its positive impact on our business. Our philosophy of operating as a hybrid workplace underscores our dedication to enabling employees to tailor work-life balance to their individual preferences. For those who do not live within 40 miles of one of our offices, we are open to considering remote work for candidates whose skills and experience strongly align with the role. While we prioritize a hybrid work environment for most roles, we understand the importance of flexibility and are open to remote work for specific positions and specialized skill sets.

For more information on our company, visit www.ELLKAY.com.

ELLKAY LLC is a Smoke-Free Workplace.

ELLKAY, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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