Radiology Specialty Programs Manager

Hospital for Special Surgery • New York, NY

76d • $72,000 - $109,500

About The Position

The Radiology Specialty Programs Manager will serve as a critical bridge between clinical innovation and operational excellence within the HSS Radiology & Imaging department. This role focuses on advancing novel specialty clinical service lines that leverage cutting-edge imaging technologies and supporting radiology-based innovations through the institutional technology development incubator program. The successful candidate will work at the intersection of clinical care, business operations, research, and technology development, facilitating collaboration among department leaders, radiologists, engineers, scientists, physicists, and department leadership to advance radiology innovations from concept through clinical practice dissemination.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare Administration, Biomedical Engineering, or related field required
• Master's degree (MHA, MPH, MS, or MBA) strongly preferred or currently in progress
• Minimum 5 years of project or program management experience in an academic medical or research setting
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Experience with extramural grant-funded research programs highly desirable
• Track record of successfully coordinating cross-functional teams
• Experience with research compliance processes in healthcare settings

Nice To Haves

• Experience in radiology, medical imaging, or related clinical departments
• Experience with project portfolio management and tracking systems
• Experience with budget planning and financial tracking (full budget management experience not required)
• Familiarity with research programs in academic settings
• Understanding of healthcare revenue cycle processes and billing workflows

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational aspects of novel specialty imaging programs that utilize unique departmental capabilities and technologies
• Develop implementation strategies for novel imaging services incorporating advanced imaging techniques and processes
• Monitor program performance metrics and recommend optimizations for clinical and operational outcomes
• Oversee revenue cycle management for specialty programs, including billing workflows, reimbursement optimization, and financial performance tracking
• Provide administrative operational support during program initiation and development phases, addressing day-to-day operational needs as they arise
• Serve as departmental liaison to the institutional technology development incubator program
• Coordinate radiology-based innovation projects leveraging the institutional incubator
• Organize project timelines, milestones, and deliverables for radiology technology initiatives
• Facilitate meetings between radiology innovators and institutional technology development resources
• Track progress of radiology projects within the institutional incubator pipeline
• Support documentation and reporting requirements for technology development initiatives
• Serve as primary liaison between diverse stakeholder groups including clinicians, researchers, engineers, and physicists
• Facilitate regular communication and alignment meetings across multidisciplinary teams
• Coordinate operations across business, regulatory, and technical teams
• Partner with finance and administration on resource allocation and program sustainability planning
• Contribute to strategic planning for departmental research and innovation initiatives
• Support funding programs seeking to support technology development projects
• Develop business cases and proposals for new specialty programs
• Support the translation of research innovations into clinical practice through structured project management

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the future of imaging technology in a world-renowned academic medical center
• Exposure to cutting-edge research and clinical innovations
• Collaborative environment with leading clinicians, researchers, and technologists
• Professional development opportunities including support for continuing education
• Comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees