Vitalant · 7 hours ago
Vice President, Strategic Growth
Vitalant is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply. As Vice President of Strategic Growth, you will lead the enterprise strategy to expand the donor base and optimize blood collection, driving sustainable growth through donor acquisition, retention, and engagement initiatives.
CharityHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of Vitalant’s enterprise growth strategy to expand the donor base and optimize blood collection across fixed and mobile platforms
Establish and prioritize strategic objectives for donor acquisition, retention, and engagement initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and measurable impact
Drive innovation and scalability across growth programs to support long-term sustainability
Direct enterprise-level evaluations and strategic planning for new market entry and emerging service models, including pilot and proof-of-concept initiatives that reflect local community needs and donor access considerations
Guide expansion of fixed sites, mobile territories, and programs focused on first-time and re-engaged donors
Influence key real estate decisions, including donor center refresh schedules and lease renewals, to optimize production and enhance donor experience
Define, monitor, and report on enterprise growth targets and key performance indicators related to donor acquisition and blood drive coordination
Leverage market analytics, forecasting models, and performance data to inform strategic planning, resource allocation, and site selection
Translate insights into actionable strategies that improve donor engagement and collection outcomes
Build strong partnerships across Marketing, Donor Services, Real Estate, and executive leadership to drive adoption and execution of growth initiatives
Represent the growth function on enterprise councils and cross-functional initiatives
Foster accountability and collaboration to ensure cohesive, organization-wide execution of strategic priorities
Lead, mentor, and develop leaders at multiple levels, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and high performance
Champion succession planning and leadership development to support long-term organizational growth
Promote enterprise thinking, adaptability, and continuous improvement
Oversee strategic resource allocation and financial stewardship to support growth priorities
Govern annual budget development, ensuring efficient use of resources and strong return on investment
Ensure all initiatives comply with internal SOPs and external regulatory requirements
Uphold and elevate donor engagement, quality, and customer experience standards across all channels
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated executive leadership experience driving growth, strategy, and innovation in complex, multi-site organizations
Analytical and strategic planning capabilities, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
A collaborative leadership style with experience influencing across teams and at the enterprise and executive level
Commitment to quality, compliance, and exceptional customer experience
Passion for mission-driven work and building systems that save lives
Bachelor's degree required
Ten years related sales or business development experience required
Six years leadership experience required
Experience working in donor services operations (field donor recruitment, planning and scheduling (previously known as business resources), or donor care/collections required
Six years sales, strategic planning, marketing, and growth initiatives experience required
Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities
Must be able to maintain confidentiality
Must have analytical, statistical, personal organization, and problem-solving skills
Able to organize, prioritize, and execute a variable workload and multiple priorities
Effective oral and written business communication skills
Must have a participative management style, strong team development, coaching skills, and the ability to lead and motivate senior and executive-level managers
Ability to work in a team environment and participate as an active member of management
Must have proficient computer skills
Ability to travel (35+%)
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Company
Vitalant
Vitalant is a blood collection, testing, logistics and distribution service provider company.
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