Vice President Research And Development

Vice President, Research & Development (R&D)

Healthcare Technology | AI-Driven Transformation

Remote (U.S.) | Base + Bonus + Equity

We are partnering with a growing healthcare technology organization that is actively investing in AI, platform modernization, and next-generation product innovation.

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Vice President of R&D to lead the strategy, architecture, and execution of a core Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) platform. This is a highly visible leadership role with direct impact on how technology, data, and AI shape the future of the business.

Company details will be shared during initial conversations.

What You’ll Own

Technology Strategy & Execution

• Define and execute the R&D and engineering roadmap aligned to business and product goals
• Lead the transition toward AI-first development and modern architecture
• Partner with executive leadership across product, operations, and technology
• Identify opportunities to innovate, automate, and scale across the platform

AI & Innovation Leadership

• Drive adoption of AI/ML capabilities across both product features and internal development workflows
• Champion initiatives around automation, intelligent workflows, and predictive capabilities
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies that enhance speed, quality, and competitive differentiation

Platform Modernization

• Lead transformation of legacy systems into scalable, cloud-based platforms
• Oversee architecture, integrations, and system performance
• Ensure solutions are built for scalability, reliability, and security

Team Leadership

• Build and lead high-performing, distributed engineering and R&D teams
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Drive alignment across engineering, product, and business stakeholders

Healthcare & RCM Leadership

• Apply deep expertise in Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)
• Oversee solutions supporting claims processing, billing, and payer-provider workflows
• Ensure alignment with healthcare regulations and industry standards

What You Bring

Leadership Experience

• 10+ years leading engineering or R&D organizations
• Proven success scaling teams and driving transformation or modernization initiatives

Technical Expertise

• Strong background in software engineering, architecture, and platform design
• Experience across both legacy systems and modern cloud environments
• Exposure to AI/ML and its application within engineering organizations

Healthcare Domain Knowledge

• Deep understanding of Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)
• Experience with:
• Claims lifecycle and billing processes
• EDI / X12 transactions
• EMR/EHR or practice management systems

AI & Innovation Mindset

• Passion for leveraging AI to improve both product capabilities and development velocity
• Experience driving or implementing AI-enabled initiatives
• Forward-thinking perspective on how AI is transforming healthcare technology

Why This Role

• Executive-level ownership of a mission-critical healthcare platform
• Opportunity to lead AI-driven transformation at scale
• High visibility and direct impact on business outcomes
• Competitive compensation including bonus and equity

If you’re interested in learning more, or would like to explore this opportunity, please reach out directly.