Executive Director

The US Oncology Network•Peoria, IL

About The Position

Illinois Cancer Center (ILCC) is seeking a strategic, people-centered Executive Director to serve as the senior operational leader for a high-performing community-based oncology practice. The role has broad responsibility for business operations and partners closely with physician and clinical leaders to shape strategy, drive growth, and ensure long- and short-term financial and operational success. The Executive Director leads strategic and operating plans, develops a high-engagement culture, and oversees a senior leadership team across operations, clinical services, HR, marketing, payer strategy, pharmacy, and research. The position works in partnership with the Practice President, Executive Board, Joint Policy Board, Regional Senior Vice President, hospital systems, external partners, and The US Oncology Network. The organization describes the opportunity as a visible, influential leadership role focused on patient and employee experience, operational excellence, and innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum 7 years of healthcare management and operations experience.
Proven track record of senior healthcare leadership, ideally in physician-led or services-based healthcare organizations.
Deep experience across operations, finance, growth strategy, marketing of services, and revenue cycle.
Demonstrated success partnering with and building credibility among physician leaders.
Strong people leadership skills, including setting clear direction, developing talent, and leading change.
High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and excellent communication skills.
Experience navigating complex payer environments, including value-based care and ACO models.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including regularly sitting and using hands, occasionally standing, walking, reaching, and lifting or moving up to 40 pounds; vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.
Pass a post-offer background check and non-federal drug test, which excludes marijuana.

Nice To Haves

MBA or MHA.

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of short- and long-term strategic and operating plans, including growth, efficiency, cost management, quality, and talent development.
Partner with physician leadership to align practice strategy with The US Oncology Network’s objectives.
Build and sustain relationships with hospital systems and external partners, driving collaborative initiatives.
Champion a high-engagement culture rooted in trust, collaboration, accountability, and a positive patient experience.
Oversee and develop a senior leadership team across operations, clinical services, HR, marketing, payer strategy, pharmacy, and research.
Ensure strong financial performance, operational discipline, and effective performance management processes.
Advise the Practice President, Joint Policy Board, and Regional Senior Vice President on business conditions, risks, and opportunities.