VP of R&D Technology

VP of R&D Technology page is loaded## VP of R&D Technologylocations: Chicago, IL 60607: Irving, TX 75062 Vizient Corporate HQtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: 31634RWhen you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.**Summary:**This leader will serve as the strategic owner of technical architecture, engineering vision, and delivery execution for minimum viable products (MVPs) within a diverse portfolio of new ventures. They will be responsible for defining and driving the end-to-end technology strategy, ensuring that solutions are designed with scalability, resilience, and compliance in mind from inception. Acting as a trusted advisor to cross-functional stakeholders, this leader will shape engineering practices, set technical standards, and orchestrate delivery roadmaps that balance speed-to-market with long-term sustainability. Through their guidance, the organization will establish a disciplined approach to technical feasibility assessments, integration readiness, and regulatory alignment, enabling each venture to move confidently from concept through commercialization.**Role Responsibilities:*** Define and oversee technical architecture and engineering strategy across several concurrent R&D ventures* Lead technical design reviews and establish system requirements for MVP delivery* Manage and scale a blended engineering model that includes both internal developers and external partners* Ensure strict adherence to data privacy, security, and regulatory standards including HIPAA, SOC 2, and HITRUST* Collaborate with VPs of Venture Execution and product leads on roadmaps, trade-offs, and delivery planning* Support build/buy/partner decision-making and perform technical diligence for strategic acquisitions**Qualifications:*** 12+ years in software engineering, with 4+ years in senior technical leadership (e.g., CTO, VP Engineering, Principal Architect)* Shipped 3+ MVPs or net-new V1 products, preferably in B2B SaaS or healthcare technology* Full-stack technical expertise across frontend, backend, and cloud infrastructure* Demonstrated experience with HIPAA-compliant, scalable architectures* Familiarity with startup ecosystems, venture diligence, and commercial-grade system design* Deep knowledge of modern technology stacks, cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure), and full-stack engineering practices* Ability to translate business strategy into scalable, compliant technical solutions* Strong understanding of security, privacy, and regulatory frameworks (HIPAA, SOC 2, HITRUST)* Skilled in managing hybrid engineering teams and external vendors to deliver high-quality MVPs**Estimated Hiring Range:**At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $225,400.00 to $417,900.00.This position is also incentive eligible.Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:**Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities**The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.Working at Vizient means making a difference in today’s dynamic health care industry, every day. Our mission is to connect health care organizations and providers with the knowledge, solutions and expertise that enable them to accelerate their clinical and operational performance.Vizient is based in Dallas and has offices in 20 metropolitan areas across the United States. We have 4,000 employees with a breadth of expertise, experience and compassion, who are eager to develop and implement solutions that advance health care for the greater good.Across our enterprise of companies, we have the scale and depth to deliver exponential impact across the continuum of care:* Provista – Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health and senior living* Apexus – The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration* **apt**itude – The industry’s first online direct contracting market, supporting self-contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers.* Sg2 - Providing a unique blend of analytics, intelligence, consulting and education to enable health system leaders to integrate strategic growth and performance across the continuum of care.**Click** **for Vizient Careers Home Page.**### #J-18808-Ljbffr Vizient, Inc