Onsite Research Center of Excellence Director

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About the role

  • Director of ecosystem research strategy at Vizient, leading a center of excellence for research insights and governance. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to ensure actionable, accessible research aligned with business priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of the enterprise Research Center of Excellence strategy.
  • Establish research standards, methodologies, and best practices to ensure consistency and rigor.
  • Oversee an enterprise-wide portfolio of research initiatives, determining appropriate execution models based on complexity and risk.
  • Advise stakeholders on research design, methodologies, tools, and resourcing to ensure meaningful outcomes.
  • Implement governance frameworks and quality assurance processes to uphold research standards.
  • Build and maintain scalable research toolkits, templates, and self-service resources.
  • Deliver training programs, workshops, and coaching to strengthen organizational research capabilities.
  • Pilot and evaluate new tools, technologies, and AI applications to enhance research efficiency and accessibility.
  • Govern enterprise research efforts to reduce duplication and improve cross-functional coordination.
  • Provide strategic oversight of key research programs to ensure alignment with enterprise priorities.
  • Manage relationships with external vendors to ensure performance, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Establish and enforce service level agreements and governance protocols with internal and external partners.
  • Partner with stakeholders to deliver timely, actionable insights through dashboards, reporting, and executive summaries.
  • Translate complex research findings into clear, compelling narratives for executive audiences.

Requirements

  • Relevant degree preferred.
  • 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
  • Experience in healthcare or B2B professional services environments preferred.
  • Deep expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
  • Advanced experience with Qualtrics, including platform administration and enterprise enablement.
  • Strong ability to translate data into actionable insights and executive-level storytelling.
  • Experience establishing research standards within a matrixed organization.
  • Knowledge of B2B buyer behavior and client experience frameworks.
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Willingness to travel.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits plan!

Job title

Research Center of Excellence Director

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$102,400 - $179,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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