Prior Authorization Team Lead
knownwell
About this role
The Prior Authorization Team Lead at knownwell oversees and executes prescription prior authorization operations to ensure timely medication access for patients. This role manages day-to-day workflows, performance, and escalations across internal teams and external partners, particularly for complex metabolic health medications. The position focuses on operational excellence, compliance with payer requirements, and continuous process improvement in a fast-growing, weight-inclusive healthcare startup.
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About knownwell
knownwell.coKnownwell is a healthcare practice offering primary care and obesity medicine grounded in a weight‑inclusive, nonjudgmental approach. They emphasize warm, evidence‑based care—“no shame. no blame.”—and aim to support patients with expertise and compassion. Prospective patients can get in touch by email or phone to learn more and become a patient.
Recent company news
knownwell secures $25M in an oversubscribed funding round
Oct 20, 2025
HLTH25: CVS Health Ventures backs knownwell's $25M round to scale obesity care model
Oct 20, 2025
Obesity Medicine Leader knownwell Raises $25 Million in Strategic-Led Financing
Oct 20, 2025
How Knownwell Is Redefining Obesity Care
Dec 4, 2025
Healthcare startup raises another $25M to help destigmatize obesity
Oct 20, 2025
About knownwell
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$102k – $135k
per year
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