Executive Director, Neuroscience Institute

Hoag•Newport Beach, CA

About The Position

This high-impact executive leadership role shapes neuroscience care and program development across the organization. In partnership with the Executive Medical Director of the Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute, the Executive Director provides strategic, operational, and financial leadership for a major service line, driving clinical quality, patient access, growth, and financial performance while advancing innovation and excellence. The role serves as the dyad partner to the Executive Medical Director and works closely with physician leaders, clinical leaders, and executive stakeholders to improve patient outcomes, expand access, and strengthen the Institute’s regional and national reputation. The Executive Director oversees operations across Hoag’s Center for Brain Health, NAEC Level IV Epilepsy Program, Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Clinic, Traumatic Brain Injury Program, Neurology Clinics, Sleep Centers, and Neurodiagnostic Labs. The role aligns service-line strategy with organizational priorities and is accountable for sustainable growth, financial performance, and exceptional care delivery. Under the direction of the Chief Clinical Institutes Officer, the Executive Director develops and executes initiatives to enhance quality, improve efficiency, and support continued innovation and market leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
5–10+ years of progressive healthcare leadership experience, with increasing scope and responsibility.
Proven business acumen, including developing and launching new programs, building data-driven and compelling business cases, and executing strategic plans with measurable impact through hands-on leadership.
Experience leading complex programs, service lines, or procedural departments.
Demonstrated success driving service-line growth, physician engagement, and operational excellence.
Highly skilled in navigating complex matrix structures to achieve clinical and business goals.
Experience writing detailed policies and procedures compliant with regulatory bodies.
Ability to provide visible and engaged leadership beyond traditional business hours, including responsiveness during evenings, nights, and/or weekends.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in healthcare administration or business administration is highly preferred.
Neurosciences experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Support strategic planning, development, and expansion of the Neurosciences service line.
Identify and execute opportunities for program growth, new services, and physician recruitment.
Drive market positioning and referral network development to expand regional reach and influence.
Align service-line goals with broader organizational strategy and long-term vision.
Oversee day-to-day operations across inpatient, outpatient, procedural, and diagnostic services.
Ensure high performance in quality, patient experience, access, and throughput.
Develop and lead high-performing, multidisciplinary teams across the service line.
Standardize and optimize workflows to enhance efficiency and care delivery.
Maintain accountability for service-line fiscal performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
Analyze volumes, productivity, cost structure, and market trends to inform decision-making.
Lead capital planning, facility development, and major program investments.
Develop, interpret, and implement fiscal policies and procedures supporting operational and financial goals.
Collaborate with physicians and clinical leaders to advance innovation and program development.
Support physician alignment, engagement, and recruitment strategies.
Provide executive oversight for talent management, including staff development, performance management, and succession planning.
Ensure effective education, competency validation, licensure, and onboarding programs.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Provide visible and engaged leadership beyond traditional business hours, including meetings, rounding, and timely responsiveness during evenings, nights, and/or weekends.
Write detailed policies and procedures compliant with regulatory bodies.