Strategy and Innovation Director

About Viz.ai

Viz.ai is the pioneer in the use of AI algorithms and machine learning to increase the speed of diagnosis and care across 1,800+ hospitals and health systems in the U.S. and Europe. The AI-powered Viz.ai OneTM is an intelligent care coordination solution that identifies more patients with a suspected disease, informs critical decisions at the point of care, and optimizes care pathways and helps improve outcomes. Backed by real-world clinical evidence, Viz.ai One delivers significant value to patients, providers, and pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

The Role 

Viz.ai is seeking an entrepreneurial rockstar that will help lead and drive strategy for some of our most exciting new products and business lines. Viz is currently going through one of the most exciting periods in the company’s history with an unprecedented opportunity to build extremely impactful products that will touch the lives of thousands if not millions of patients. The Director of Strategy & Innovation role will be responsible for discovering, evaluating, and driving forward new opportunities for Viz, as well as tackling high priority strategic projects throughout the company that will help us grow faster. 

As the Director, you will be responsible for developing and implementing new processes, mentoring junior colleagues, establishing best practices, and navigating ambiguous situations. Success in this role requires an entrepreneurial mindset, versatility across multiple disciplines, and the ability to unite cross-functional teams (incl. Business Development, Clinical, Product, and Marketing). You’ll have the opportunity to engage in anything and everything in the pursuit of new Viz opportunities from conception to launch, including primary research & literature reviews, end-user research with physicians, data strategy, business case modeling, building E2E pitch materials, developing initial product prototypes, and pitching Life Science customers. This is a very unique role and comes with a ton of opportunity for both career and personal growth, as well as deep insight into the bleeding edge of AI in healthcare. 

The ideal candidate will have a clinical background (MD required), good business sense, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication skills. Additionally, great candidates will be entrepreneurial self-starters who are team oriented, detailed, strategic thinkers. A growth & learning mindset and creativity are a must. This role will join the Business Development and Strategy team at Viz.ai, under Steve Sweeny. 

You will: 

• Identify, assess, and pursue new Life Science opportunities for Viz, focusing on enhancing patient outcomes and promoting sustainable growth. 
• Develop comprehensive pitch decks, product concepts, and business models to facilitate the successful launch of new initiatives.
• Co-own the Life Science sales cycle, with Business Development colleagues, by acting as the clinical and strategic expert in new disease spaces 
• Educate and align the cross-functional Viz team (including Sales, Product, Clinical, and Marketing) on new opportunities, providing them with the necessary context and knowledge to make informed decisions. 
• Lead high-impact strategic projects for the broader Life Science team and proactively identify new initiatives to drive growth and support Viz's mission to revolutionize healthcare delivery. 
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities within the New Markets team. ● Mentor new team members, ensuring they are well-versed in essential processes and fully integrated into the team. 
• Treat AI as a core part of your workflow, using tools like ChatGPT to enhance productivity and output.

We are looking for: 

• MD required 
• MBA with 3+ years of Healthcare Strategy consulting strongly preferred. ● Life science exposure preferred (e.g., prior experience with Pharma and/or MedTech) ● Excellent critical thinker and problem solver 
• Strong business and strategic acumen, including excellent analytic and project management skills 
• Highly skilled in Powerpoint and Excel 
• Demonstrated initiative to drive cross-functional teams 
• Resourceful & a very fast learner 

Viz offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, generous vacation, and other great benefits to full-time employees. 

Viz.ai is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. If you’re applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines applicable in your area. 

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

As part of our commitment to health and safety, we require Viz.ai employees to be fully vaccinated before any in-person meetings unless you are exempt.

Base salary range: $194,225 - 225,500

Total compensation includes base salary + commission + options

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