VP, Research Network & Scientific Enablement

*Arcadia is dedicated to happier, healthier days for all. We believe that there is a better healthcare world – one powered by data. Our platform transforms complex, diverse data into a unified foundation for health, helping organizations deliver better care, boost revenue, and lower costs. *

We’re a team of fiercely driven individuals committed to making healthcare more sustainable-and we’re looking for passionate people to help us get there.

For more information, visit arcadia.io .

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Why This Role Is Important to Arcadia**

Arcadia is seeking a Vice President, Research Network & Scientific Enablement to build, operationalize, and scale the Arcadia Research Collective. This role is responsible for translating Arcadia’s payer–provider footprint into a research-grade, repeatable capability that supports both collaborative research and funded research initiatives , as well as insight generation and study initiation efforts across providers, researchers, and life sciences organizations.

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This is an SME and convener role** , not an account-ownership role. The VP serves as Arcadia’s internal authority on research networks and scientific enablement, designing operating models, setting standards, and enabling Account Managers and Commercial teams to engage effectively in research-driven life sciences use cases.

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A core focus of this role is bridging the research community and the life sciences ecosystem** , improving collaboration, alignment, and execution between ARC participants and pharma / life sciences partners.

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What Success Looks Like**

In 3 months

• Build a deep understanding of Arcadia’s Life Sciences strategy, data assets, and existing research activity.

• Define the ARC operating model, including participation criteria, governance approach, and pilot structure.

• Launch or formalize initial ARC pilots with clear success metrics.

• Establish strong working relationships with Life Sciences Commercial, Product, Data, and Operations teams.

• Begin supporting priority feasibility, insight, and research conversations as the scientific SME.

• Partner with Commercial to shape early concepts for funded research initiatives , translating market interest into research-ready programs.

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In 6 months**

• Operationalize ARC pilots into a consistent, repeatable workflow.

• Expand ARC participation toward a critical mass of early network members.

• Demonstrate tangible enablement impact by supporting active:

      o     Collaborative research 
  
      o     Funded research initiatives 
  
      o     Insight-driven studies 

• Actively support Commercial teams in structuring and advancing funded research initiatives.

• Establish early publication and evidence-generation workflows.

• Provide structured input into Life Sciences product and data roadmap priorities based on research signal.

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In 12 months**

• Scale ARC to 20+ participating organizations with clear engagement cadence and governance.

• Enable multiple active research efforts across:

      o     Collaborative research 
  
      o     Funded research programs 
  
      o     Insight-driven studies 
  
      o     Study initiation and activation efforts 

• Consistently support Commercial teams in the development and execution of funded research initiatives , improving confidence, speed, and repeatability.

• Deliver 5+ research publications or citations tied to ARC activity.

• Establish ARC as a recognized, credible, and scalable research capability within Arcadia’s Life Sciences business.

Demonstrate that ARC is materially improving research feasibility confidence, funded research execution readiness, and scientific credibility in the market.