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.

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.

• 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.