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# Director, Strategy and Operations at Function Health

- **Company:** Function Health
- **Location:** United States
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-10-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-02
- **Apply:** https://jobs.gem.com/function-health/am9icG9zdDosjIwIkFgKsWnMvtJMSKW1

## Job description

Company Overview Function is how you manage your lifelong health. The mission is to empower 8 billion people to live 100 healthy years. We've created a new category in health. Named a TIME100 Most Influential Company. Raised $350M from investors ranging from a16z to Kevin Hart. We started with lab testing three years ago and are quickly building a full-stack health system.

Function now reaches over a million people owning their health in a new way — far beyond biohackers and health nuts. It's popular coast to coast, across a wide range of incomes. Function is $1 a day, for what could otherwise cost thousands and be accessible only to a select few.

We're growing our team very selectively. World-class talent only. You must be driven by the mission to materially impact how people live globally. The right person has a bias toward action and a growth mindset. There's no time to waste, and hard work is required. The reward is career-defining purpose and upside.

## Role

Function Health is hiring a Director, Strategy and Operations to serve as the strategic and operational engine behind the Marketing & Communications organization. This role is part chief of staff, part strategist, part operator: you'll own the planning cadence, budget, and prioritization process for the function, build the systems and tools that let the team move fast, and act as a trusted thought partner to the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. You'll bring order and rigor to a fast-moving, high-visibility organization — without slowing down the creativity and speed that make it work.

## What You'll Own

Strategic Planning & Operating Rhythm

- Own the annual and quarterly planning process for Marketing & Communications — goals, priorities, and resourcing — in partnership with the CMCO and function leads.
- Establish and run the operating cadence for the organization: leadership team meetings, quarterly business reviews, all-hands, and prioritization reviews.
- Translate strategy into clear execution plans, timelines, and accountability across Brand, Communications, Talent & Creator, Social, and Creative.

Budget & Resource Management

- Own budget planning, tracking, and reporting for the Marketing & Communications organization, partnering with Finance on forecasting and reconciliation.
- Manage vendor and agency contracts, procurement, and spend governance across the function.
- Build the business case and resourcing plan for new initiatives, tools, and hires.

Systems, Data & Reporting

- Own the marketing and communications technology stack — evaluating, implementing, and administering the tools that keep the team efficient.
- Build dashboards and reporting that connect marketing and communications activity to brand and business outcomes for the CMCO and executive team.
- Design scalable processes for intake, prioritization, and cross-team workflow as the organization grows.

Executive & Cross-Functional Partnership

- Serve as a strategic thought partner and de facto chief of staff to the CMCO — preparing briefings, board and executive materials, and key talking points.
- Represent Marketing & Communications in cross-company planning, ensuring alignment with Product, Sales, CS, and other functions.
- Anticipate needs, unblock issues, and keep major initiatives moving across a fast-paced, matrixed organization.

## Team Leadership

- Build and lead the Strategy & Operations function over time as the organization scales.
- Set the standard for operational excellence and rigor across the broader Marketing & Communications team.

## What You'll Bring

- 8+ years in strategy and operations, marketing operations, business operations, or management consulting, ideally supporting a marketing, communications, or brand organization.
- Proven experience owning planning cadences, budgets, and cross-functional prioritization for a fast-moving team.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen; comfortable building models, dashboards, and business cases.
- Experience evaluating and managing a marketing or communications technology stack.
- An AI first trusted operator and advisor to senior executives, with the judgment and discretion to work close to leadership.
- Excellent program and project management skills, with the ability to drive multiple complex workstreams at once.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills — you can translate messy inputs into a clear plan.
- Comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities shift quickly.

## Nice to Have

- Prior experience in health, wellness, or a scientifically regulated consumer category.
- Management consulting background (strategy, operations, or transformation practice).
- Experience building a strategy & operations function from an early or evolving stage.

Reporting & Team This role reports to the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer and will be a founding member of the Marketing & Communications leadership team, with the opportunity to build out a Strategy & Operations function over time.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us: We value our team at Function and offer a competitive salary and benefits package, flexible working hours, and a dynamic work environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged. If you are a highly motivated and experienced individual who is passionate about using technology to improve people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

Join the Function Health team and become a part of our mission to revolutionize healthcare. Work with us to make a difference in the lives of thousands, ensuring a healthier future for all. Discover more about us and how we're changing the face of healthcare at [Function Health](https://www.functionhealth.com/).

Important Notice: Legitimate communication from the Function Health team will always come from an email address ending in @functionhealth.com. Function Health will never request personal information such as banking details or payment during the hiring process. Please be cautious of communications or job offers that come from other email domains, instant messaging platforms, or unsolicited calls. If you ever have doubts about the legitimacy of a communication, please reach out to us directly at talent@functionhealth.com.

## About Function Health

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Function Health is a preventive health platform that provides comprehensive lab testing and advanced imaging to empower individuals to proactively manage their health and aim for 100 healthy years.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series B; total funding $354.1M)
- **Headquarters**: Austin, Texas, United States
- **Founded**: 2022
- **Founders**: Pranitha Patil, Jonathan Swerdlin, Mark Hyman, M.D., Seth Weisfeld, Dan Swerdlin

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Healthcare technology (preventive health monitoring and lab testing)
- **Target customers**: B2C – individuals seeking deep, proactive health awareness and management
- **Mission**: Empower you to live 100 healthy years by giving you the deepest awareness of what is happening within your body

## Products & Services
- **Function Membership**: A subscription service ($365/year) that includes access to 160+ lab tests (covering heart, hormones, thyroid, nutrients, metals, autoimmunity, liver, and more), advanced imaging (MRI & CT scans), and doctor-reviewed insights with a personalized health plan. Members test at 2,000+ lab locations across the US or via at-home collection.
- **Ezra AI** (acquired 2025): Full-body MRI cancer screening service, integrated into Function’s offering.
- **Getlabs** (acquired): At-home blood draw service to expand member convenience.
- **SuppCo** (acquired): Personalized supplement recommendations based on lab results.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of $354.1M; over 150,000 members as of mid-2024
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Lead investors include Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Bio + Health (led Series A), with participation from Kevin Hart, Matt Damon, One Mind Accelerator, and Pari Passu Venture Partners. Medical & Scientific Advisory Board includes former Cleveland Clinic physician Mark Hyman, M.D.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 85.1% year-over-year to 363 employees; workforce distributed across 12 countries; acquired three companies (Ezra AI, Getlabs, SuppCo) in 2025; SOC 2 Type II and HIPAA-aligned security certifications.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Comprehensive testing depth**: 160+ lab tests versus the average 19 tests in a typical physical, covering a far wider range of biomarkers.
- **Integrated advanced imaging**: Full-body MRI and CT scans included, a rarity in direct-to-consumer health platforms.
- **Trusted medical backing**: Advisory board of world‑class physicians and partnerships with established lab networks.
- **Data privacy & security**: SOC 2 Type II and HIPAA-aligned, with encrypted health data and strict privacy controls.

## Strategic Focus
Function is pursuing a long‑term (100‑year) vision to make proactive health management the norm. Current priorities include scaling the membership base, integrating acquired companies (Ezra AI, Getlabs, SuppCo) to create a seamless end‑to‑end experience, expanding the test panel and imaging options, and deepening personalization through AI‑driven insights.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission‑driven culture**: A team united by the goal of radically improving human health; employees report high alignment with the company’s purpose.
- **Remote‑first workplace**: Fully remote team with flexible work from anywhere; open time‑off policy and 13 company holidays.
- **Competitive benefits**: Comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) match, and a free Function membership for employees.
- **Engineering & product focus**: Building at the intersection of biology and technology; roles span AI, software engineering, product design, and data science. Recent openings include Staff Software Engineer, AI Lead, and Software Engineering Manager.
- **Growth environment**: Rapidly scaling company (85% headcount growth) with opportunities to influence both product and company direction.

## Sources
1. [functionhealth.com - Careers](https://www.functionhealth.com/careers)
2. [functionhealth.com - About](https://www.functionhealth.com/about)
3. [functionhealth.com - Home](https://www.functionhealth.com/)
4. [linkedin.com - Function Health](https://linkedin.com/company/functionhealth)
5. [cbinsights.com - Function Health](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/functionhealth)

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