VP, Non-Interventional Research - Collections Research

Iterative Health is building the operating infrastructure for the next generation of clinical research, and we're looking for a founder-minded operator to build and run a new business inside it: our non-interventional, biological specimen collections research business.

As the Vice President, Non-Interventional Research  at Iterative Health you will have a unique opportunity to build and lead a new business within a rapidly growing healthcare technology company. You will have end-to-end ownership of our non-interventional, biological sample  collections business, serving as the leader responsible for defining strategy, driving commercial growth, building operational infrastructure, and delivering financial performance.

You will operate with broad autonomy and accountability, leading the business from concept to scale. This is not a role where you'll inherit a fully scaled organization—you'll build it, from developing the go-to-market strategy and establishing operational excellence to building and leading a high-performing team.

We're looking for a proven builder—someone who has successfully launched, scaled, and led a healthcare services business, thrives in entrepreneurial environments, and is excited by the opportunity to create lasting impact. If you're energized by turning vision into execution and building businesses that improve patient care and clinical research, this is an exceptional opportunity to do just that.

Where You’ll Drive Impact 

• Own full P&L accountability for the non-interventional research  business, including revenue, cost, and margin performance.

• Own the go-to-market strategy for Iterative Health's non-interventional research business — defining the service offering, target customer segments, competitive positioning, and path to scale.
• Work with Life Sciences  to scope the collections service model, establish pricing frameworks, and develop the materials and narrative needed to bring the offering to market.

• Partner with the Life Sciences team to develop and progress a pipeline of collections studies, supporting sponsor engagement and proposal development.

• Identify and size the resourcing, infrastructure, and capability requirements needed to support the strategy and inform investment decisions.

• Lead the end-to-end build-out of the non-interventional research  business — standing up operational capabilities and establishing the processes and infrastructure needed to execute at scale.
• Work cross-functionally with site operations leaders and executive leadership to identify and onboard the right sites and networks network to stand up and support collections studies across different therapeutic areas and specialty networks

• Own vendor contracting and relationships, including selection, negotiation, onboarding, and ongoing performance management for all collections-related vendors.Own execution quality and sponsor satisfaction on active collections studies, serving as the senior point of escalation and ensuring trials are delivered to the highest standard.
• Define and track KPIs across the business; use performance data to identify gaps, course-correct quickly, and communicate progress to senior leadership.

• Lead, develop, and hold accountable a team including pre-screeners, central Clinical Research Coordinators, and a Clinical Operations Manager — setting clear performance targets and maintaining a high-performance culture.
• Set the operational tempo for the team — running structured operations, maintaining visibility into study and team performance, and driving accountability at every level.
• Performs related duties as requested 

 

What You Bring to the Team

• BS/BA or higher degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPH, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in general management, operations leadership, or a highly strategic and operational role, including but not limited to direct P&L or business unit ownership.
• Demonstrated track record of building and scaling a business or business unit from the ground up — including standing up new capabilities, managing vendors, and driving commercial pipelines.
• Proven people leadership experience with a track record of building, developing, and scaling teams through periods of growth.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple high-stakes workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills — able to represent the business credibly with sponsors, vendors, and senior internal stakeholders.
• Comfortable operating with significant autonomy and building structure in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in management consulting or a high-growth startup environment.
• Experience in life sciences, clinical research, or healthcare services — particularly in biological specimen collections studies.
• Familiarity with clinical trial operations, site network management, or sponsor engagement.
• Experience working in a healthcare technology or multi-site research organization.

How We Work 

• Collaborative and low-ego team environment
• High ownership and accountability culture
• Fast-paced and highly iterative growth environment
• Open communication and continuous learning mindset
• Mission-driven organization focused on improving patient outcomes
• Comfortable navigating evolving business priorities and opportunities

Benefits That Support You 

We believe great teams do their best work when they feel supported — professionally and personally.

• Hybrid work environment with in-office collaboration two days per week in either our NYC or Boston office
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with up to 80% of premiums covered by Iterative Health
• Mental health and wellness support through Spring Health
• Health HSA or FSA options, and commuter FSA contributions supported by Iterative Health
• Unlimited PTO, 12 company holidays, and a company-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Years
• 401(k) program with a company match of up to 3% (up to $3,000 annually)
• Weekly in-office lunch benefit every Tuesday
• 100% company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Annual wellness and professional development stipend to support your health and growth
• And more!