Sr Director, Global Business Strategy and Operations

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

The Sr. Director, Global Business Strategy & Operations will be a strategic leader in a newly formed team responsible for driving high-impact cross-regional and cross-product initiatives that accelerate growth and improve business performance across Vantive. This individual will partner with senior functional and commercial leaders to shape, size, and execute critical growth and profitability efforts—from initial framing through to execution and long-range integration. The ideal candidate will bring a strong strategy background, proven ability to operate independently, and experience navigating highly matrixed environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and drive flagship cross region and/or cross business efforts to deliver incremental growth and profitability for Vantive. 
• Build analytical models that demonstrate the impact of any initiative and develop the relevant KPIs and tracking mechanisms to identify impact through to the P&L in partnership with finance. 
• Prepare budgets for any initiative and coordinate market research, best practice gathering, or other input needed through internal and external / contract resources. 
• Run senior executive reviews and coach team members on presentation for senior executive meetings.  Develop and draft materials requiring minimal review by the Global Head of Business Strategy and Operations.
• Orchestrate cross functional teams to rapidly deliver business impact.  Work 1-1, in small groups and through larger formal presentations to drive key decisions and manage to the overall business outcome required.
• Work with the Chief Business Officer (CBO), Global Head of Business Strategy and Operations, and other key executive team members to review progress on key priorities and identify potential new initiatives to undertake.
• Develop a small team through direct and indirect reporting. Role model a growth-oriented mindset and culture, supporting the broader cultural shift Vantive is developing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in strategy, transformation, or commercial operations, preferably in medical technology, healthcare, or growth-stage environments.
• Proven track record in driving large-scale business transformation initiatives from design to execution.
• Strong experience managing cross-functional teams and leading high-impact projects with executive visibility.
• Excellent financial acumen, with comfort managing budgets, modeling ROI, and building metrics-based dashboards.
• Skilled communicator, able to engage senior leaders and distill complex issues into clear, actionable insights.
• High tolerance for complexity, fast-paced environments, and evolving business needs.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic Agility: Quickly grasps complex issues and synthesizes insights into actionable strategies.
• Executive Influence: Builds credibility and trust with senior stakeholders; able to challenge and align diverse perspectives.
• Analytical Rigor: Brings strong quantitative and qualitative skills to evaluate business impact and guide decision-making.
• Program Leadership: Plans and drives large, multi-stakeholder initiatives to successful execution.
• Cultural Leadership: Models a growth mindset and inclusive leadership, supporting Vantive’s evolving organizational culture.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Vantive, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $208,000 - $286,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.  

US Benefits at Vantive

This is where your well-being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (“Aon PEP”), Vantive’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future.  The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently.  The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals.

We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Vantive’s US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Vantive

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