RVP, Operations

Job Description

Job Description

About the Company
Launched in 2025, Shields Advanced Therapies is a new platform launched by Shields Health Innovations, the organization led by Jack Shields which has been responsible for the creation and leadership of multiple national leading healthcare enterprises including Shields Health Solutions ($4.25B exit to Walgreens) and Shields Health (largest provider of MRI, PET/CT, and surgical services in New England). Cumulatively, Shields companies have created $10B+ in equity value and $25B+ in net new profit for hospital partners.

Shields Advanced Therapies is a commercial, operational, and financial solutions provider to health systems focused on the acceleration of cell and gene therapies. The business is led by a seasoned leadership team and true to Shields' unwavering focus on culture, hospital partnerships, and scaling better care for patients at the lowest cost possible. For the right candidate, this opportunity balances the growth potential of becoming an early leader at a rapidly growing startup with the risk mitigation of a proven team, the backing of Shields, and commercial traction including partnerships with five of the top 20 US academic medical centers and dozens in the pipeline.

RVP of Operations Position Description

What You Will Do:
• Run day-to-day operations for one of Shields' accounts within the New England/Boston region
• Lead engagement with hospital c-suite leadership & clinicians to build credibility and deep relationships
• Key driver of regional P&L by identifying and executing a portfolio of growth initiatives
• Develop & execute implementation plan across all service lines of the health system
• Lead implementation of new sites and support expansion across the region
• Create a positive team culture focused on delivering best in class patient care
• Build, recruit & manage site operations team
• Steer the creation & execution of the operating model across regions
• Contribute to product roadmap (service expansion) and technology product development; identify growth opportunities
• Establish & measure operational outcomes & KPIs
• This is a regional role focused on Boston, requiring up to 3-4 days on-site per week with frequent travel to different locations within the region

What You Need:
• BA/BS degree required
• 10 years of work experience and a proven track record within a fast-paced growth company
• Previous investment banking, financial services, and/or consulting environment is required
• Healthcare services operational leadership experience required, prior P&L ownership is preferred
• Experience in account or client management, owning relationships with executives & clinicians
• Ability to lead executive & operational stakeholder meetings
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop C‑suite–ready presentation materials and to design, build, and rigorously validate complex financial models
• Strong manager & motivator; cultural fit & relationship builder
• Highly organized & detail oriented • Intellectual and financial horsepower
• Entrepreneurial problem solver who can steer & create structure