VP, Research & Analytics

About The Role : The Vice President, Research & Analytics, will develop and oversee HIDA’s market research products, services and programs. In this new position, the VP will lead a significant expansion of HIDA business intelligence program, including developing predictive analytics to help healthcare products distributors and manufacturers anticipate demand for medical products, creating and delivering new research products, and building a new AI-powered Knowledge Center platform. As a result, HIDA’s executive-level audience will have greater insight on demand for medical products, changing customer needs, and the impact of government policies and other external factors on growth.

About HIDA : The Health Industry Distributors Association is the premier trade association representing distributors serving healthcare providers. HIDA members deliver essential medical products to the nation’s hospitals, nursing homes, laboratories, home care, and physician practices. HIDA is a leading voice on matters important to the healthcare distribution industry as well as the healthcare supply chain.

The HIDA office is located in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, and operates on a flexible 3-days in-office, 2 days remote schedule. This position requires travel 5-6 times per year.

Job Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Strategic Leadership

• Develop / execute roadmap for HIDA’s research and analytics capabilities, including a new Knowledge Center, to deliver future-focused insights and forecasts.
• Recruit and lead a small business intelligence team
• Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions, consultants, and / or data providers to expand research capabilities.
• Share HIDA research and insights in webinars, social media, articles, and presentations.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies (e.g., AI, machine learning, NLP) to enhance research outputs and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., government affairs, membership) to align research outputs with strategic priorities.
• Develop subject matter expertise on trends in the healthcare industry, in particular medical products distribution

Knowledge Center

Reports and Resources

Clarivate Data Program

Other Responsibilities

As needed, to support the goals of the department and HIDA.

Reporting and Working Relationships

This position reports to the Senior Vice President, dotted line to President and CEO.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual should possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and meet the amount of education, training and / or work experience required.

Education / Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Research

Technical & Analytical

Leadership, Communication, & Strategy

Working Conditions

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the only standards for the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required. HIDA has the right to revise this job description at any time. HIDA is an “at will” employer and as such, this job description does not constitute any form of contractual arrangement between you and HIDA.