Digestive Health Director

Organization: CPMC-California Pacific Medical Center Van Ness

About the role

A strategic business leader responsible for the growth, financial performance, and long-term vision of the digestive health program. Serving as the dyad partner to the lead physician, this role ensures programmatic development, financial sustainability, and strategic expansion while aligning with enterprise-level priorities. Oversees business strategy, financial planning, payer relationships, and program development strategy to position the transplant program as a leader in clinical innovation, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the lead physician to drive programmatic strategy, innovation, and long-term vision.
• Lead the growth and development of new services, including market expansion, partnerships, and payer contracting strategies.
• Oversee business planning, financial forecasting, and volume projections to drive transplant program sustainability.
• Develop and implement strategies for referral growth, patient access, and outreach initiatives.
• Oversee financial management, including operating budgets, cost containment strategies, and reimbursement optimization.
• Partner with finance, contracting, and managed care teams to evaluate payer mix, reimbursement rates, and value-based care opportunities.
• Lead business case development for capital investments, technology adoption, and service expansion.
• Assess alternative revenue streams (e.g., research funding, philanthropy, industry partnerships).
• Ensure compliance with United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and Joint Commission standards through strategic oversight.
• Work collaboratively with regulatory and quality teams to ensure data-driven decision-making and continuous performance improvement.
• Serve as the primary executive liaison between system leadership, physicians, and external partners.
• Foster relationships with industry leaders, health system executives, and networks to advance strategic objectives.
• Coordinate with service lines to drive forward new clinical programs and repatriation efforts across Sutter services.

Requirements

• Master’s: Healthcare Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), or related field. Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• 6 years of recent relevant experience.

Skills

• Proven track record in leading cross-functional initiatives across clinical and administrative teams.
• Developing strategic plans and executing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Financial modeling, payer strategy, and business case development.
• Exceptional communication and executive presence, with experience in physician engagement and executive-level reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Asana, or similar).

Benefits

Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay

Pay range is $206,689.60 to $330,699.20 annual salary. The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program.

Schedule

• Full-time days, Monday through Friday.
• Weekly hours: 40.
• No weekend requirements.