LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games · 1 month ago
Senior Manager of Venue Medical Operations
Los Angeles, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$105K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expLA28 is the independent, non-profit organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Senior Manager of Venue Medical Operations is responsible for the strategic planning and operational delivery of medical services across all competition and non-competition venues, ensuring an integrated medical program that prioritizes the health and well-being of athletes, workforce, and spectators.
Sports
Responsibilities
Serve as the lead for all venue-based medical services, overseeing planning, execution, and operational decision-making
Lead Venue Medical Teams (VMTs), integrating expertise from international federations and fostering collaboration with National Olympic Committee/National Paralympic Committee (NOC/NPC) medical delegations
Drive strategic planning for venue-specific medical services across competition and non-competition venues
Define operational requirements—including staffing, equipment, and scope of services—for athletes, workforce, and spectators
Ensure VMTs are trained in emergency response, sports medicine, and International Federation (IF) specific medical codes
Develop and oversee venue public health and hygiene programs
Oversee daily delivery of venue medical services, including first aid, field-of-play response, athlete care, and spectator support
Define service levels in consultation with the International Organizing Committee (IOC) Medical and Scientific Commission Games Group, IFs, and subject-matter experts
Manage medical supply chain, pharmacy operations, medical transport, and venue medical stations
Direct Venue Medical Managers (VMMs) and field-of-play medical teams
Establish and manage emergency medical planning in collaboration with local EMS, hospitals, and public safety authorities
Develop venue-specific contingency protocols and coordinate scenario-based training and test events
Implement environmental health and safety protocols related to medical operations
Build and maintain partnerships with local hospitals, EMS providers, and healthcare systems
Coordinate with public authorities on EMS planning, disaster preparedness, and public health surveillance
Support community medical integration for spectator services
Ensure adherence to medical regulations, protocols, and Games policies
Oversee development and distribution of medical manuals, operational guides, and training materials
Collaborate with LA28 departments, medical delivery partners, and government agencies to align venue medical planning
Partner with Technology teams to design and implement the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
Work with Finance and Commercial teams to identify cost efficiencies and business integration opportunities
Support the development and management of the Medical Functional Area budget for venue operations
Contribute to workforce planning, ensuring adequate and appropriately skilled staffing across all venues
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in medical planning and operations, preferably within venue services and/or elite sports environment
Direct experience with medical delivery for large-scale elite sporting events; Olympic/Paralympic experience strongly preferred
Strong understanding of local healthcare systems and community integration
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
Master's degree in a sports medicine related field is highly preferred
Relevant medical or emergency management and instructor certifications (e.g., EMT, Paramedic) are preferred
Company
LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games
The Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kathy Carter
Chief Executive Officer
Karen Sturges
CFO
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