Director of Strategy & Operations

The role

The Director of Strategy & Operations will own the strategy and execution for new products, businesses, and markets. You will identify expansion opportunities and lead international expansion strategy.

What you will do

• Own new product strategy.
• Build new products and verticals from 0 to 1.
• Lead international expansion.
• Partner with commercial teams.
• Drive Candid's use of AI.
• Lead cross-functional execution.

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in strategy, management consulting, business operations, general management, new ventures, or a related field.
• Track record of taking new products, businesses, markets, or complex initiatives from idea through execution.
• Exceptional business judgment and structured problem-solving skills.
• Strong product and commercial instincts.
• Builder mentality.
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Experience developing and managing strategic partnerships.
• Ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing team members.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Fluency with AI tools.
• High intellectual curiosity, strong ownership, and a bias toward action.

Nice to have

• Experience in healthcare, healthtech, dental, SaaS, marketplaces, or other operationally complex businesses

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Stock option plan
• Unlimited PTO
• Work from home stipend
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous parental leave
• Significant discount on customized treatment plans and aligners

About the company

Candid is reimagining orthodontics by pairing clinical expertise with leading technology. They empower general dentists with tools to make clear aligner care predictable, efficient, and profitable.