Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Burlington, VT

4d•$500,000 - $520,000•Hybrid

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Reporting to the President of Lahey Clinic, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a senior vice president responsible for leading and executing organizational strategy and overseeing day-to-day operations. The COO ensures alignment with Lahey’s goals by delivering a high-quality, patient-centered care experience supported by safe, efficient, and effective operations. Working closely with the President and senior leadership team, the COO drives operational excellence, strengthens organizational performance, and advances strategic priorities. This role requires regular communication with the President regarding major initiatives, operational performance, and issues affecting the health system, community, or institutional direction. The COO leads the Senior Leadership Team in operational execution, strategic and operational planning, and goal setting. The role ensures strong collaboration across departments and clinical areas throughout Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) to enhance patient satisfaction, clinical quality, and operational efficiency. The COO also fosters a culture of accountability, teamwork, engagement, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is an experienced, collaborative leader with deep expertise in hospital and ambulatory operations, quality improvement, facilities, and real estate, and a track record of inspiring innovation and high performance.

Requirements

Master’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or a related field (clinical background preferred)
Prior experience as a Chief Operating Officer, preferred
Minimum of 10 years in healthcare leadership, including at least 5 years in an executive role within a multi-hospital system
Demonstrated success leading within a matrixed organization
Experience in service line operations, program development, and physician relations
Deep knowledge of hospital and health system operations, strategic planning, and performance improvement
Command of the operational frameworks that underpin academic medicine, including trainee integration into clinical workflows, compensation structures, and funding models that support the teaching mission.
Experience with population health management, ACO models, and risk-based contracting
Knowledge of managed care, including capitation and alternative payment models
Expertise in financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards
Experience with organizational design and transformation
Familiarity with the New Hampshire healthcare landscape, regulations, and market dynamics
Experience driving community engagement through business development and clinical program deployment
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to influence, negotiate, and build alignment across diverse stakeholders
Proven ability to lead and develop teams and achieve measurable results

Nice To Haves

clinical background preferred
Prior experience as a Chief Operating Officer

Responsibilities

Align with BILH strategy to define next steps for organizational design across Lahey Clinic and BILH
Build credibility and trust across leadership, physicians, clinicians, and staff through visible, transparent communication and engagement
Establish strong relationships with key stakeholders, including front-line staff, and maintain a consistent presence across departments
Develop a deep understanding of Lahey, BILH, its culture, community, market dynamics, and competitive landscape
Serve as a visible advocate for patients, employees, and the community
Reinforce a culture of accountability and teamwork using clear performance metrics and data-driven decision-making
Conduct a comprehensive assessment of operations and prioritize improvement opportunities
Partner with leadership to enhance patient experience and clinical quality
Support the development and growth of key service lines aligned with community needs and organizational goals
Plan, direct, and evaluate hospital operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance with organizational and regulatory standards
Lead implementation of strategic and operational plans in partnership with senior leadership
Align and optimize resources to achieve organizational goals, manage budgets, and address performance variances
Collaborate on strategic planning, business development, and service line expansion
Evaluate market opportunities, demographics, and performance data to guide growth and investment decisions
Develop and measure ROI and effectiveness of programs and initiatives
Establish and monitor key performance indicators and benchmarking metrics
Oversee reporting processes and communicate results to executive stakeholders
Promote continuous improvement and adoption of best practices
Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and accreditation standards
Stay current on healthcare trends, regulations, and industry practices and assess their impact on operations
Lead, develop, and evaluate senior and matrixed leaders
Establish performance expectations and foster leadership development
Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, and collaboration
Provide strategic direction and mentorship to a team of leaders, strengthening operational performance, leadership capability, and alignment with enterprise priorities across clinical, academic, and administrative domains
Represent Lahey within the community and across the BILH system
Build strong relationships with community stakeholders and enhance organizational reputation
Strengthen partnerships across clinical, operational, and executive teams
Balance internal operational excellence with external community leadership and engagement