VP of Kidney Research Strategy & Insights

National Kidney Foundation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Life insurance

403(b) match

Commuter benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Diversity & inclusion

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

The Vice President of Research Strategy at National Kidney Foundation will shape NKF’s enterprise research and insights framework, ensuring scientific rigor across studies and translating evidence into program impact.

You will oversee a diverse portfolio—from implementation science to outcomes research and market insights—while guiding extramural grant programs and building a Kidney Intelligence Hub for analytics-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• PhD/DrPH/ScD or equivalent in public health, health services research, implementation science, outcomes research, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in research, analytics, or insights roles, preferably in healthcare, nonprofit, academic, or policy environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, organization-wide research strategy aligned with NKF’s mission, priorities, and revenue goals.
• Oversee and integrate a diverse research portfolio (implementation science, health services research, market research, outcomes measurement, program evaluation).
• Oversee NKF’s research grant portfolio, including priority setting, reviews, awards, outcomes tracking, and dissemination.

Skills

Leadership

Research strategy

Data analytics

Grant management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

PhD/DrPH/ScD in related field

Job description

The Vice President of Research Strategy at National Kidney Foundation will shape NKF’s enterprise research and insights framework, ensuring scientific rigor across studies and translating evidence into program impact.

You will oversee a diverse portfolio—from implementation science to outcomes research and market insights—while guiding extramural grant programs and building a Kidney Intelligence Hub for analytics-driven decisions.