Northwestern Medicine · 3 weeks ago
Director of Operations-Clinical Partnerships, Oncology Services
Northwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, committed to providing patient-first care. The Director of Operations for Clinical Partnerships in Oncology Services will oversee operational leadership, program development, and strategic growth of oncology programs, ensuring high-quality patient-centered care.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design, implementation, and expansion of a comprehensive oncology program including medical, radiation and surgical oncology
Develop program assessments and implementation playbooks for use with clinical partners
Develop and execute strategic plans for service line growth in alignment with clinical partner goals
Implement innovative care models enabling multidisciplinary care across the patient journey
Oversee accreditation and compliance efforts, e.g., Commission on Cancer
Provide oversight of daily operations across oncology services, ensuring efficiency and quality
Collaborate with physician leaders to enhance clinical workflows and care coordination
Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and utilize data analytics to monitor the program
Formulate and implement oncology program policies and procedures
Lead efforts to implement new technologies and precision medicine
Manage the oncology service line budget, aligning financial performance and organizational goals
Secure funding sources, including philanthropy and grants, for program expansion
Drive profitability through strategic growth initiatives and revenue cycle optimization strategies
Conduct market analysis to identify trends and differentiation opportunities
Lead efforts to recruit, retain, and mentor top oncology talent including physicians, mid-level providers and oncology administrative and clinical staff
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional development
Develop physician alignment strategies, clinical integration, and research collaboration
Support physician engagement and wellness to enhance team performance and retention
Ensure high-quality oncology care using NM clinical standards and evidence-based guidelines
Develop navigation programs and supportive care services
Promote multidisciplinary case reviews and quality improvement efforts
Partner with NM and clinical partner research teams to increase access to clinical trials
Qualification
Required
Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Health Administration (MHA)
Five (5) or more years health care experience
Experience working within a clinical environment
Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills
Excellent analytical skills
Preferred
Outpatient setting experience
Experience leading oncology operations in a community hospital, AMC, or health system
Experience with oncology clinical trials
Understand value-based care models and oncology reimbursement
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Company
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25M2018-06-26Grant· $25M
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