Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 7 hours ago
VP Ambulatory Planning
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$266K/yr - $323K/yr
10+ years expDana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. The Vice President of Ambulatory Planning is responsible for developing and executing strategic initiatives to enhance outpatient services, ensuring operational alignment across various disciplines involved in cancer care.
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Responsibilities
Collects information to understand stakeholder needs, issues, problems, and opportunities; conducts rigorous and productive information gathering interviews utilizing open, layered questions; asks internal and external stakeholders for input and insight
Understands and interprets quantitative/qualitative data related to project/business success measures to develop findings/recommendations; identifies opportunities to perform quantitative/qualitative analysis for the purpose of supporting analysis or decision making
Develops pro forma that provides the financial implications of planned and recommended solutions; utilizes scenario analysis to frame alternative solutions/strategic directions and guide decision making
Distills complex, multi-faceted information into understandable models and frameworks, emphasizing most important aspects; integrates information from a variety of sources and knowledge of broader Institute; uses critical thinking to draw inferences based on available information
Conducts market research to identify emerging trends, competitive landscape, and patient needs
Generates relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes; challenges assumptions and looks for innovative solutions; draws upon diverse sources for ideas and inspiration in creative problem-solving activities; evaluates options by considering implications, risks, feasibility, and consequences; plans for various scenarios and generates alternative options in the absence of perfect information
Considers the implications of recommended solutions in light of the culture and context of DFCI; recommends plans and processes for implementing solutions; follows up to ensure that problems remain solved
Develops facilitation plans and uses a structured approach to facilitate significant decision making; makes specific decisions when needed based on best available information; documents, important decisions, delegates or escalates decisions when appropriate, follows up to ensure decisions were implemented
Leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive ambulatory oncology strategy aligned with the organization's overall mission and goals
Working with the business strategy office, executive leadership and functional leadership, identifies growth opportunities and innovative solutions to expand ambulatory services that meets the organization’s goals of patient access and experience. Plans reflect the multi-discipline approach to cancer care ensuring alignment across the various functions
Collaborates with executive leadership to integrate ambulatory care strategies across the organization
Monitors key performance indicators (e.g. access, patient experience, quality and safety indicators) to identify trends, identify gaps and initiates initiatives to course correct and achieve operational excellence
Identifies opportunities for process improvements to optimize service delivery and resource utilization ensuring alignment with best practices; uses structured qualitative and quantitative approaches to analyze problems differentiating problem symptoms and root causes
Works with operational leaders to identify opportunities to improve patient acquisition, retention, and experience
Establishes and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders, including faculty, staff, ambulatory and functional (e.g. pharmacy, radiation oncology, radiology, lab) leadership, executives and clinical collaboration partners
Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for strategic operational goals
Identifies the needs of others and demonstrates how Ambulatory Planning activities and outcomes address those needs; focuses on shared goals; gains agreement to address a problem or take partnership-oriented action
Builds and leads a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability
Provides mentorship and professional development opportunities for staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business or healthcare administration
10+ years of hospital administration experience, preferably in an academic setting
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Experience in clinical operations
Proven track record of strategic operational planning in a healthcare setting
Proven track record of successful relationship management, interpersonal skills, matrix management, executive and peer influence, getting work done through others, and motivating staff at all levels of the organization
Exceptional planning, scoping, facilitation, and organizational skills, with the demonstrated ability to drive decision making in a complex environment
Strong listening, problem solving and communication skills. Promotes transparency
Demonstrated ability to work closely and effectively with all levels of the organization; Politically savvy and effective at influencing and collaborating with stakeholders, driving consensus decision-making, and building strong, collaborative relationships
Value and outcomes focused. Reliable. Able to meet deliverables on agreed upon timelines
Manages competing priorities and balances multiple agendas/demands
Company
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a center dedicated to carrying out adult and pediatric cancer treatment activities and advanced research.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.08MKey Investors
Elaine and Eduardo Saverin FoundationThe DeGregorio Family FoundationLlama
2025-11-24Grant· $20M
2025-05-06Grant· $1M
2024-09-24Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Edward Benz
CEO
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