Vice President of Government Programs

Company Overview

Leminal Diagnostics is a Chicago-based global supplier of diagnostic imaging systems, components, and lifecycle solutions. The company works with hospitals, imaging centers, surgery centers, and service organizations to source, deploy, and support MRI, CT, PET/CT, and other major diagnostic imaging equipment. Leminal is building out a dedicated government-focused business to serve U.S. federal healthcare customers, including government medical facilities and defense-related healthcare organizations. This effort leverages Leminal’s commercial imaging capabilities while tailoring offerings, partnerships, and execution to the unique requirements of government procurement and operations. The government business is in its foundational stage, offering an opportunity to help design and scale a new platform from the ground up.

Role Overview

The Vice President of Government Programs is a senior leadership role responsible for building and leading Leminal’s government healthcare business. This individual will own government growth strategy, capture execution, and senior customer relationships across federal healthcare agencies. This role is intended for a proven federal operator who understands how healthcare procurement works inside government environments and who can translate commercial imaging services and equipment into compliant, competitive government offerings. The VP of Government Programs will work directly with the CEO and executive leadership team and will play a central role in shaping Leminal’s long-term government strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Government Strategy & Market Development

• Build and execute Leminal’s government healthcare growth strategy
• Identify, qualify, and prioritize opportunities across federal healthcare agencies and facilities
• Develop market-entry and expansion strategies aligned with agency needs and acquisition pathways
• Establish Leminal as a credible, trusted provider of diagnostic imaging services and equipment to government customers

Capture, Bids & Contracting

• Lead capture efforts from early engagement through contract award
• Shape requirements and solution concepts ahead of formal solicitations when possible
• Oversee proposal strategy, pricing approach, and compliance with federal acquisition requirements
• Guide disciplined bid/no-bid decisions
• Engage directly with Contracting Officers, program managers, clinicians, and operational stakeholders

Partnerships & OEM Alignment

• Develop and manage partnerships with OEMs, service providers, and teaming partners
• Determine when to pursue opportunities as a prime contractor versus through strategic teaming
• Support OEM-specific distribution, service, and lifecycle partnerships within government channels

Operational & Organizational Build-Out

• Help design scalable processes to support government contracts from award through execution
• Ensure government offerings are operationally executable, compliant, and commercially sound
• Advise on staffing, systems, and infrastructure needed to support government growth
• Coordinate closely with Leminal’s commercial team to leverage shared capabilities where appropriate

Ideal Candidate Profile

Required Experience

• Meaningful experience working with U.S. government healthcare customers
• Demonstrated success winning or materially supporting federal healthcare contracts
• Strong understanding of federal acquisition processes, contracting structures, and compliance
• Experience engaging directly with Contracting Officers and senior government stakeholders

Strongly Preferred Backgrounds

• Former VA or DoD contracting or acquisition professional transitioned to industry
• Federal healthcare business development or capture leader with direct win responsibility
• Former military officer or senior civilian with healthcare, logistics, or acquisition exposure
• Experience in diagnostic imaging, medical services, or capital medical equipment

Why Join Us

This is a rare opportunity to build a government healthcare business from the ground up as a foundational member of Leminal Diagnostics’ leadership team. The role offers meaningful ownership and influence over strategy, offerings, partnerships, and execution from day one, backed by an established commercial diagnostic imaging platform. You will work directly with executive leadership, have real decision-making authority, and play a central role in shaping and scaling a new line of business with long-term growth potential. Leminal offers highly competitive executive-level compensation and benefits, performance-based upside aligned with the success of the government business, and a culture focused on execution, accountability, and building enduring partnerships.