Director, Cancer Services

Job Duties

• Plan, direct, and monitor clinical operations across multiple regional sites, ensuring efficiency, high reliability, and alignment with the overarching cancer center strategic plan.
• Analyze and thoroughly understand market demand and utilization trends, developing business plans and strategies for program growth and service line expansion.
• Provide executive oversight for daily operations across regional sites, ensuring efficient patient access, streamlined processes, and consistent care standards across the cancer care continuum.
• Regular site visits are required to address challenges and maintain visibility.
• Manage the regional service line's financial performance, including budgeting, variance analysis, and initiatives to improve revenue cycle, resource allocation, and cost control.
• Oversee performance improvement activities, establish quality measures, and ensure adherence to all regulatory and accrediting body standards, including NCI, Commission on Cancer (CoC), and TJC.
• Foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement in all aspects of care delivery with a focus on evidence-based practices.
• Champion a seamless "One Cancer Experience" across all sites, ensuring consistent implementation of clinical policies, workflows, and service standards.
• Collaborate with physician, nursing, and research leadership to integrate evidence-based practices, clinical trials, and research goals into daily operations.
• Ensure effective coordination with ancillary support areas (e.g., pharmacy, lab, radiology) to maintain continuity of care and efficient patient throughput.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree Health Administration (MHA) or Master’s Degree Business Administration (MBA) or Master’s Degree Public Health (MPH)
• 7 years Progressive management experience in healthcare and 5 years Experience working in oncology and 1 year Multi-site network leadership role experience, preferably in an academic medical center or NCI-designated environment
• Knowledge of oncology practices, regulations, and experience managing complex operations and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills are essential for collaborating with various stakeholders.
• Strong financial and business acumen with proven experience in budget management, financial analysis, and strategic planning.
• Expertise in operational management, problem analysis, project management, and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale initiatives across complex, matrixed organizations through influence and collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with physicians, staff, community members, and executive leadership.