Head of Strategy (Remote)

Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We’d love for you to team up with us to “innovate every day,” put “people first,” and take the “no-shortcuts” approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.

Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ+ technology — an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery. Because many of our own team members live with diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. The Corporate Strategy Manager is a high-impact individual contributor role responsible for driving priority strategic initiatives and supporting executive decision-making across Tandem’s most important growth areas, including pharmacy channel strategy, key product launches and commercialization (e.g., Mobi Tubeless), and expansion into Type 2 Diabetes. Director, Strategy & Planning, this role translates enterprise priorities into actionable plans, leads critical workstreams, and delivers the insights and recommendations that shape ELT and Board-level decisions. This role ultimately rolls up to the Chief Strategy and Product Officer and operates at the intersection of Strategy, Product, Corporate Development, Business Development, and User Experience. This positioning enables the Corporate Strategy Manager to act as a cross‑functional force multiplier, ensuring alignment between strategy and execution across the Tandem’s core initiatives.

Mobi Tubeless), and Type 2 Diabetes expansion; own end‑to‑end problem solving from framing through recommendation and execution support.

Develops clear, fact‑based analyses to inform decision‑making, including financial modeling, market sizing, and competitive assessment; Partners with cross‑functional stakeholders across Market Access, Commercial, Product, Marketing, Corporate Development, User Experience, and other functions to drive alignment and advance key initiatives; Supports ELT and Board‑level decision‑making by structuring complex problems, synthesizing inputs from subject matter experts, and delivering concise, executive‑ready materials.

Defines key performance metrics tied to strategic initiatives; tracks progress, surfaces risks, and helps drive accountability to outcomes.

Ensures compliance with applicable company policies and regulatory requirements, including Privacy/HIPAA.

This role will be a mix of in‑office work at our corporate headquarters in Del Mar, CA and remote work. This position is expected to be in office based business demands.

BA/BS in economics, finance, engineering, mathematics, science, or related field with a strong analytical foundation, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Strong structured problem‑solving skills, with the ability to break down complex, ambiguous business questions and translate analyses into clear, actionable insights for executive audiences.

Advanced analytical capabilities, including financial modeling, scenario analysis, and market sizing; Proven ability to synthesize diverse inputs (data, market dynamics, stakeholder perspectives) into fact‑based recommendations.

Ability to quickly develop working knowledge across the intersection of medical devices, healthcare delivery, digital health, and data‑driven decision‑making.

Effective project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, prioritize effectively, and deliver against tight timelines.

Strong business judgment, high integrity, and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.

Expert‑level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; ability to develop executive‑ready materials with clarity and precision.

MBA, preferred (completed or in progress).

In addition to base pay, Tandem offers a competitive compensation package that includes bonus and a robust benefits package.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and regulations. A conditional offer of employment from Tandem is contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment screening process comprised of a drug test (excluding marijuana) and background check, which includes a review of criminal history information. Tandem has good cause to conduct a review of criminal history information of candidates for this position, as this role may involve access to proprietary, sensitive and/or confidential information, including customer protected health information. This review is required to ensure that individuals in such roles uphold high standards of trust and integrity so as to protect the interests of our customers, employees, and stakeholders.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Tandem is firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are an inclusive organization, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. Join Tandem Diabetes Care, where we’re turning challenges into triumphs every day and where your talents will help shape a healthier, happier tomorrow.

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