Senior Director, R&D Venture Delivery

RemoteLeadPosted Aug 17, 2026

AIProduct visionData analyticsAgilePrototyping+3 more

About this role

Lead cross-functional execution for early-stage healthcare ventures at Vizient R&D, moving ideas from concept to validated product direction and early build execution. Partner with venture leadership to structure client-facing workstreams and shape how ventures are discovered, designed, built, piloted, and prepared to scale.

Must have

Have 10 or more years of experience leading complex work in product-led, technology-enabled, consulting, innovation, or venture-building environments

Have operated as a product operations leader, product strategy lead, chief of staff, strategic program leader, venture operator, or senior cross-functional execution lead

Have led client-facing workstreams and can translate client input into product, pilot, and go-to-market decisions

Bring strong fluency across discovery, strategy, design tradeoffs, prioritization, MVP definition, launch readiness, experimentation, and success metrics

Can bring structure to ambiguity without creating bureaucracy, moving easily between strategy and detail

Have executive presence, low ego, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders without needing to own every decision

Technologies

GitJiraConfluencePrototypingProduct visionData analyticsAIAgile

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional execution across early-stage ventures, partnering with engineering, data science, commercial, legal, privacy, compliance, and operations teams

Prepare and facilitate client working sessions, discovery conversations, pilot reviews, and executive touchpoints that build trust, alignment, and momentum

Translate venture strategy, customer insight, and vision into clear priorities, roadmaps, operating plans, and measurable outcomes

Clarify customer problems, pressure-test assumptions, define MVPs, shape discovery plans, and keep teams focused on user, customer, and business value

Design and run lightweight venture operating systems, including planning rhythms, build reviews, milestone tracking, launch readiness, risk reviews, and executive reporting

Create clarity in ambiguous environments by surfacing the right questions, structuring decisions, and helping teams move forward without unnecessary process

Help teams adopt modern ways of working, including customer discovery, rapid learning loops, agile delivery, disciplined experimentation, prototyping, and continuous improvement

Identify risks, dependencies, resourcing constraints, and unclear ownership early, then drive practical solutions

Benefits

Training and career developmentEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid parental leaveHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceRetirement benefits with matchWellness platform with incentivesFlexible PTOCompetitive salary

Amenities

Remote work position based in CanadaComprehensive benefits plan availableInclusive environment supporting authentic selves

Recruitment process

This position is incentive eligible

Vizient considers skills, experience, and organizational needs in compensation approach

Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range

Vizient provides extensive opportunities for personal and professional development

Company fosters an inclusive environment where employees can contribute unique skills and talents

Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity across race, religion, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability status, and veteran status