General Manager - New Initiative

About Sword Health

Sword Health is revolutionizing global healthcare through an AI-first platform that makes world-class care accessible anytime, anywhere while dramatically reducing costs for payers, self-insured employers, national health systems, and healthcare organizations worldwide. Founded on the principle that artificial intelligence can transform healthcare delivery, Sword Health has rapidly expanded from pioneering AI-driven pain management solutions to encompassing women's health, movement health, and mental health services.

Since its inception in 2020, Sword Health has demonstrated remarkable impact: over 700,000 members across three continents have completed more than 10 million AI-powered sessions. The company's 1,000+ enterprise clients have collectively avoided over $1 billion in unnecessary healthcare costs. This success is backed by rigorous clinical evidence—42 published clinical studies and over 44 patents validate Sword Health's innovative approach to AI-driven healthcare delivery.

The company has secured more than $500 million in funding from world-leading investors including Khosla Ventures, General Catalyst, Transformation Capital, and Founders Fund, positioning Sword Health as a clear market leader in healthcare AI innovation.

The Role: General Manager - New Initiative

We are seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead a new strategic initiative at Sword Health. This is a high-impact leadership position designed for someone who thrives in building and scaling new ventures within an innovative healthcare technology company. You will have the autonomy to shape a new business line, drive strategic direction, and oversee all operational and commercial aspects of the initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Vision & Execution: Develop and execute the business strategy for the new initiative, from market analysis and product-market fit validation through to full-scale launch and growth
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Build and lead high-performing teams across product, clinical, commercial, and operations, fostering collaboration across departments
• Market & Customer Focus: Identify target customer segments, understand their pain points, and position the initiative to deliver compelling value propositions in healthcare markets
• Clinical & Regulatory Excellence: Ensure all initiatives maintain Sword Health's gold standard for clinical evidence and regulatory compliance across multiple geographies
• Financial Stewardship: Manage budgets, forecast financial performance, and drive unit economics that align with company objectives and investor expectations
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate progress, challenges, and opportunities to executive leadership, investors, and key stakeholders
• Innovation & Problem-Solving: Identify and navigate challenges inherent to healthcare innovation, leveraging AI and data science to solve complex problems

What We're Looking For

You are an entrepreneurial leader with a proven track record of launching or scaling new business initiatives, ideally within healthcare, technology, or adjacent sectors. You bring strategic thinking, operational discipline, and the ability to inspire teams in fast-moving, complex environments.

• 10+ years of experience in general management, product leadership, or business development, with at least 3 years leading new ventures or P&L responsibilities
• Deep understanding of healthcare industry dynamics, payer relationships, enterprise sales, or clinical operations
• Demonstrated success building cross-functional teams and driving execution in ambiguous, fast-changing contexts
• Strong analytical and financial acumen; comfortable with data-driven decision making
• Passion for improving healthcare outcomes and reducing costs through innovative technology
• Excellent communication skills; ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Comfort with remote work and ability to collaborate across distributed, global teams

Why Join Sword Health?

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on global healthcare at a critical inflection point in AI adoption. You'll work alongside world-class clinicians, engineers, and healthcare executives, backed by substantial resources and investor confidence. Sword Health's culture emphasizes innovation, evidence-based decision making, and a mission-driven approach to transforming how the world accesses healthcare.

You'll have meaningful equity participation, access to professional development, and the chance to build a new chapter in one of healthcare's most exciting companies.

💰 Compensation not publicly listed. Market estimate for similar roles: from $80K, varying by experience and location.