The Role
The Head of Special Projects will drive ambiguous, high-priority initiatives from concept to execution, ensuring results in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Responsibilities include research, problem-solving, and collaboration across functions to impact healthcare solutions.
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Function was founded with a singular focus: empower you to live 100 healthy years. We’re doing that by using the best available technology to make sure people don't suffer or die a preventable death. Function has been recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2024, and is venture-backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z).
Through advanced diagnostics, deep biomarker testing, longitudinal data, and AI-enabled insights, Function equips members with actionable intelligence to take control of both the quality and length of their lives.
In 2024, Function acquired Ezra, the leading provider of full-body MRI screening for early cancer detection. Ezra pioneered accessible, AI-enhanced MRI imaging to help people catch cancer and other diseases at their earliest, most treatable stages. By bringing Ezra into Function’s ecosystem, we’re combining world-class diagnostics with advanced lab testing and cutting-edge technology — creating the most comprehensive preventive health platform on the market.
Function recently announced a $298M Series B and is entering its next chapter of growth. We are growing our team and seeking world-class talent who deeply believe in our mission, have a relentless bias toward action, and a growth mindset.
This is not a strategy role. It is not a coordination role. It is a get-in-and-do-it role for someone who wants real ownership, moves fast, and finds energy in problems that have never been solved before.
You will own the important projects that currently have no clear owner. You will work directly with leadership on high-priority initiatives that are undefined by design, because they are new. Each project starts from scratch: new domain, new constraints, no template. You will figure out what the right question is, get smart fast, and drive it all the way to done.
The best version of this person is someone who would rather build the map than wait for one. You do the research, write the recommendations, make the call, and keep moving. If you are looking for a role where you can put your head down and execute on work that matters, this is it.
This role is best suited for those energized by fast-paced environments, excited to build in a high-growth setting, and deeply motivated by our mission. If you’re looking for meaningful challenges, dynamic work, and the opportunity to make a real impact — we’d love to meet you.
- Own projects end-to-end. From scoping the actual problem to delivering a finished outcome. These initiatives are high-priority and undefined by design.
- Do the work. Research new domains from scratch, structure the problem, produce real outputs: recommendations, plans, frameworks. Not summaries of what others should do.
- Write clearly and drive alignment. Turn ambiguous situations into a point of view leadership can act on. Keep stakeholders informed and bring the right people in at the right time.
- Make decisions and move. You will not have perfect information. You will make the call anyway and adjust as needed.
- Work across functions. Operations, product, clinical, legal, finance. You go where the project needs you, not where the org chart points.
- Drive multi-million dollar initiatives from concept through execution, staying accountable for outcomes at every stage.
- Doer first. You do not delegate the hard parts. You go deep, get your hands dirty, and produce work product others can act on.
- Moves fast under uncertainty. Comfortable without a playbook. Makes good calls with incomplete information and adjusts quickly when things change.
- Writes well. Clear, structured, direct. You can take a complex situation and turn it into something people can act on.
- Strong judgment. Knows which details matter and which do not. Spends time accordingly.
- High ownership. Full accountability for outcomes, not just effort. Takes initiative without being asked.
- Mission-driven. Genuinely believes preventive healthcare is one of the most important problems to get right and wants their work to be part of making it real.
- 7+ years of experience with a track record of owning hard, ambiguous problems and driving them to completion.
- Has built something from scratch. A team, product, process, or business. Understands what zero-to-one actually requires.
- Has managed complex, multi-stakeholder projects where they were the one holding the thread together.
- Can point to specific examples of turning a vague, undefined problem into a clear path forward and then executing it.
- Strong written communication. You can show your work, and it holds up.
Your dedication to these responsibilities will directly contribute to the success of our team and the satisfaction of our membership. We are looking for a proactive, skilled, and forward-thinking individual to join our team and help shape the future of our services.
- Ruthless Prioritization:
- We don’t let perfect get in the way of progress.
- We move quickly to drive value, not perfection.
- We prioritize what drives impact.
- We never compromise on standards of excellence.
- Member-First, Always:
- We design and deliver like we’re caring for someone we love.
- We create clear, actionable, human experiences.
- We prioritize responsiveness, peace of mind, and outcomes.
- We empower members with truth, clarity, and care.
- One Team, Moving Fast:
- We are aligned in purpose, prioritization, and speed.
- We gather diverse perspectives to make informed decisions.
- We clear paths for each other and move fast together.
- We communicate clearly and respectfully, rallying around shared goals.
- Radical Ownership, Relentless Execution:
- We don’t just ship—we own outcomes and drive results.
- We act with urgency and precision.
- We anticipate, initiate, and follow through.
- We meet challenges with grit and pragmatism.
- We embrace new tech to deliver better outcomes.
- Mission Over Ego:
- We are ruthlessly aligned to our mission—and leave ego at the door.
- We disagree and commit.
- We don't tolerate politics or withholding information.
- We operate with honesty, transparency, and respect.
- Sustained Integrity in Every Detail:
- We earn trust by obsessing over accuracy, quality, and clarity in everything we do.
- We prioritize clinical precision—data must be right.
- We sweat the details because outcomes depend on them.
As the Head of Special Projects, you have the opportunity to be an employee at Function Health and work with an all-star team focused on detecting cancer early for everyone in the world. You're also going to have access to benefits such as:
- Base Salary: $180,000 - $210,000
- Stock options
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Wellness and commuter benefits
- Competitive vacation policy
- A culture that emphasizes learning
- Professional development budget for continued learning
- Opportunity to directly impact our mission of saving lives through early cancer detection
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.
At Function, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, ancestry, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, Veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.
Join the Function Health team and become a part of our mission to build a healthier future for all. Discover more about us and how we're changing the face of healthcare at Function Health.
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 [email protected].
CompensationThe base pay range for this role is $180,000 – $210,000 per year.
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One mission—empowering you to live 100 healthy years. Starting with 100+ lab tests and insights from medical experts in heart, hormones, cancer, and more
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