VP, Research Network & Scientific Enablement (Life Sciences)

Arcadia is dedicated to making healthcare more sustainable through data-driven insights. We are seeking a Vice President, Research Network & Scientific Enablement to build, operationalize, and scale the Arcadia Research Collective (ARC). This is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and convener role, not a sales or account management role, responsible for bridging the gap between provider-based research and the life sciences ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Build ARC: Design and launch the Arcadia Research Collective, including participation models, governance, and operating standards for 20+ participating organizations.
• Research Leadership: Serve as Arcadia’s internal authority on research networks, enabling collaborative, multi-institutional research and funded research initiatives.
• Ecosystem Connector: Act as a bridge between provider-based research organizations, academic collaborators, and Pharma/Life Sciences teams.
• Scientific Enablement: Enable commercial teams by translating life sciences research needs into ARC capabilities and providing scientific credibility in customer discussions.
• Publication Strategy: Establish processes to support peer-reviewed publications, abstracts, and research citations (Goal: 5+ annually).

Requirements

• Experience: 12–15+ years of experience in clinical research, real-world evidence (RWE), or research network operations.
• Network Building: Direct experience building or operating multi-institutional research networks or academic-based research programs.
• Governance: Strong understanding of research governance and collaboration across providers, academics, and industry.
• Cross-Functional: Proven ability to operate effectively with clinical, commercial, data, and product teams.

Why Join Arcadia?

• Impact: Lead the creation of a research-grade capability that transforms how healthcare data is used for patient outcomes.
• Compensation: Competitive salary range of $220,000 - $260,000 annually.
• Remote: Fully remote role within the USA (Boston/DC hubs available).