Senior Advisor, Health Tech & Policy

Summary

Join Blavity, Inc. as a Senior Advisor, Health Tech & Policy to act as a strategic connector and advisor for their health innovation portfolio. Collaborate closely with the CEO and SVP to advance thought leadership, partnerships, and convening strategies in digital health, AI, and public policy. The ideal candidate is a seasoned health tech professional with a strong understanding of innovation, equity, and influence, possessing excellent communication skills and a proven ability to build relationships and drive action. This role involves representing Blavity at major conferences, curating executive-level convenings, advising on partner prioritization, and providing editorial guidance on health equity and AI. The position is a retainer-based contract, fully remote, and requires quarterly travel. The initial term is 3-6 months, with potential for renewal.

Requirements

• Required Experience : 5+ years of experience in medicine, health innovation, health tech, or public health leadership
• Strong network in digital health, health policy, or pharma
• Experience speaking or moderating on stages at industry events
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S
• Candidates must be able to work at least 25% in alignment with the Pacific Time Zone

Responsibilities

• Drive Thought Leadership & Representation Represent Blavity Inc. and its brands at major health innovation conferences (e.g., HLTH, HIMSS, AMA, APHA), serving as a speaker, moderator, or delegate
• Serve as second chair on strategic calls with digital health startups, government orgs, and enterprise partners—helping frame opportunities and navigate stakeholder dynamics
• Support internal team leaders with prep and debrief for high-stakes meetings and help shape strategic partnership approaches
• Curate Executive-Level Convenings Host and co-lead Health Stack Dinners and roundtables in parallel with major industry events (e.g., JPM, HLTH, AfroTech)
• Curate top-tier guest lists across public health, tech, pharma, and AI—ensuring the right mix of influence and innovation in the room
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive meaningful engagement from both guests and Blavity’s leadership team
• Ecosystem Navigation & Strategic Introductions Identify emerging companies, leaders, and institutions shaping the future of health equity and digital health
• Advise AfroTech on partner prioritization and warm outreach strategies—facilitating introductions or suggesting pathfinding approaches
• Serve as a guide to the health tech and policy landscape, helping the team show up with relevance, clarity, and intention
• Content & Editorial Advising (Quarterly) Meet quarterly with content and editorial teams to advise on emerging trends, policy developments, and industry movements
• Provide input on story framing, key narratives, and subject-matter experts for health equity, AI in health, and public policy content

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep expertise in health systems, public/private partnerships, and the intersection of health equity and technology
• Comfortable representing organizations on stage and in high-level rooms
• Demonstrated ability to connect across sectors: government, corporate, startup, and community
• Strong network and relationships in health innovation, including familiarity with organizations such as AMA, CDC, NIH, Verily, or Gilead
• Passion for elevating health equity and shaping the future of tech-enabled care
• Familiarity with Black health initiatives, especially maternal health, chronic disease prevention, or blood donation

Benefits

• This is a fully remote, U.S.- based role
• Quarterly Travel Required
• Retainer-Based Contract
• Initial term 3–6 months, with scope reviewed quarterly and potential for renewal