Executive Director, Quality and Safety
About The Position
Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a dynamic Executive Director of Quality & Safety to lead enterprise-wide efforts across Beverly, Addison Gilbert, and Anna Jaques Hospitals. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, you will shape strategy, drive performance, and champion a culture where quality outcomes and patient safety are always first. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to shape quality, safety, and patient experience strategy across multiple hospitals, influence executive decision-making and system-wide priorities, drive measurable improvements in clinical outcomes, safety, and equity, and lead teams committed to excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Master’s degree (Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Nursing, Business, or related field)
- 5+ years in senior healthcare leadership focused on quality & safety
- Deep expertise in regulatory standards & accreditation requirements
- Proven success driving quality improvement and cultural change
- Strong executive presence, communication, and collaboration skills
- Data-driven decision-making and operational leadership experience
Nice To Haves
- Relevant certifications (CPHQ, CPPS) preferred
Responsibilities
- Oversee and align all aspects of Quality Improvement & Performance Programs
- Oversee and align all aspects of Patient Safety & Risk Management
- Oversee and align all aspects of Regulatory & Accreditation Compliance
- Oversee and align all aspects of Patient Experience & Grievance Processes
- Oversee and align all aspects of Data, Reporting & Executive Communication
- Advance patient-centered, high-quality care
- Strengthen a culture of safety and transparency
- Drive data-informed decision making
- Ensure regulatory compliance across all sites
- Partner with executive and clinical leadership to deliver results
- Set strategic direction for quality & safety initiatives across all hospitals
- Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams and site-based leaders
- Partner with executive leadership (CMO, CNO, COO, CFO, HR)
- Oversee reporting to Medical Executive Committees & Boards
- Drive continuous improvement and clinical performance outcomes
- Strengthen safety programs, including sentinel event review & risk mitigation
- Advance health equity and patient experience initiatives
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits
- Help you achieve a healthy and balanced life
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
