Veterans Affairs Strategic Partnership Lead

The VA Strategic Partnership Lead will spearhead Rune Labs' engagement with the Veterans Health Administration, with particular focus on the Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and Clinical Centers (PADRECCs) and their affiliated consortium centers. This role combines deep understanding of VA procurement processes with hands-on stakeholder management to improve care for veterans with Parkinson's disease.

Key Responsibilities

VA System Navigation & Procurement:

- Develop and execute VA market access strategy, including navigation of VA procurement processes and frameworks

- Structure and negotiate contracts through appropriate VA purchasing vehicles

- Ensure compliance with VA IT security requirements and data handling standards

- Navigate VA's connected health product approval process

- Coordinate with VA's Office of Connected Care and relevant innovation offices

PADRECC & Clinical Engagement:

- Build relationships with leadership and clinicians across all six PADRECCs:

  - Philadelphia

  - Richmond

  - Houston

  - Los Angeles

  - San Francisco

  - Portland

- Engage with the 51 Consortium Centers that provide regional Parkinson's care

- Support VA-specific clinical evidence generation and outcomes tracking

- Facilitate integration of StrivePD into VA clinical workflows

Veteran Community Engagement:

- Partner with veteran service organizations focused on Parkinson's disease

- Develop relationships with veteran advocacy groups

- Create veteran-specific educational and support materials

- Ensure product accessibility for veteran population

Program Development:

- Design implementation strategy that aligns with VA's clinical care pathway for Parkinson's

- Develop programs to support rural veterans through VA telehealth integration

- Create training programs for VA clinical staff

- Build metrics and reporting frameworks aligned with VA requirements

Required Qualifications

- 7+ years of experience working with VA healthcare system

- Deep understanding of VA procurement processes and purchasing vehicles

- Experience implementing healthcare technology solutions within VA

- Track record of successfully engaging VA clinical stakeholders

- Strong project management and analytical skills

- Bachelor's degree required; relevant healthcare/business advanced degree preferred

- Possess current U.S. work authorization

Desired Experience

- Background working with PADRECCs or VA neurology services

- Experience with VA connected health initiatives

- Knowledge of VA telehealth programs

- Understanding of veteran-specific healthcare needs

- Experience with federal IT security requirements

- Background in patient engagement programs

Success Metrics

First 12 Months: 

- Establish pilot programs at 2+ PADRECCs

- Develop standardized VA business case and procurement package

- Create implementation playbook for VA facilities

- Build relationships with key PADRECC leadership

Long-term:

- Expand to all PADRECCs and key consortium centers

- Achieve necessary VA security and technical approvals

- Demonstrate improved outcomes for veteran population

- Establish Rune Labs as standard of care within VA Parkinson's programs

Compensation

- Base salary: $130,000 - $175,000

- Equity eligible

- Bonus target up to 25%

- Comprehensive benefits package

Location

Washington DC area preferred; will consider other locations near major PADRECCs for exceptional candidates

For U.S. applicants, Rune participates in the federal E-verify program, which confirms employment authorization of newly hired U.S. based employees. E-verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates and is only initiated upon hire.