Director, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery & Dermatology

Setting the Stage

At RWJBarnabas Health, we're building the future of academic medicine by bringing together exceptional clinical care, physician leadership, education, and innovation. We are seeking a strategic and collaborative Director of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery & Dermatology to lead operational growth across one of our most dynamic specialty service lines.

Responsibilities

• Leading strategic planning initiatives that support clinical growth, physician recruitment, and program development.
• Pricing and forecasting, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Developing and monitoring annual operating budgets.
• Collaborating with academic departments to support education, research, and faculty development.
• Identifying opportunities to expand services, improve patient access, and enhance operational performance.
• Supporting designation, accreditation, and national ranking initiatives, including opportunities to strengthen RWJBarnabas Health's academic reputation.
• Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders to grow market presence and community partnerships.
• Using operational and market data to develop strategic business plans and identify opportunities for continued growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare administration, strategic planning, project management, or physician practice operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale operational initiatives within an academic medical center or complex healthcare environment preferred.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, operational analytics, and business planning.
• Experience working collaboratively with physicians, executive leadership, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and executive presentation skills.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change, manage competing priorities, and deliver measurable results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into strategic decisions.