West Coast VP of Dental Operations

Imagen Dental Partners•UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

About The Position

Imagen Dental Partners is seeking a transformational Vice President of Operations to lead operational strategy and performance across its growing network of partner dental practices. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this executive leader will oversee regional operations, drive practice performance, develop high-performing leaders, and help shape the organization’s next phase of growth. The role is suited to a strategic operator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building and coaching teams, and is passionate about helping healthcare organizations scale while maintaining an exceptional patient and partner experience. The role requires residence in Arizona, California, Oregon, or Washington and regular travel to support practice operations and strategic initiatives. The Vice President of Operations will lead Regional Directors, Regional Managers, and operational leaders across multiple markets; drive practice growth, operational excellence, and profitability; and work with Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Recruiting, IT, and Business Development to deliver company-wide initiatives. The role also supports newly acquired practices through onboarding and integration and serves as a strategic partner to practice owners and leadership teams. Imagen Dental Partners describes its mission as elevating dental care through excellence, collaboration, and innovation. The company emphasizes career growth, continuing education, a supportive culture, and inclusion.

Requirements

At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in multi-site healthcare operations.
Proven success leading large, geographically dispersed teams.
Demonstrated ability to drive operational performance, growth, and profitability across multiple locations.
Strong financial acumen, including experience managing P&L performance, budgets, and operational metrics.
Proven ability to influence, coach, and develop high-performing leaders.
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and change management skills.
Ability and willingness to travel regularly to support practice operations and strategic initiatives.
Must reside in Arizona, California, Oregon, or Washington.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or a related field.
MBA or another advanced degree.
Experience working within a private equity-backed healthcare organization.
Background in dental, healthcare, physician practice management, or other multi-site service organizations.
Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, and large-scale growth initiatives.
Demonstrated success leading organizational transformation and continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

Own the strategic growth and metrics for the team.
Lead and develop Regional Directors, Regional Managers, and operational leaders across multiple markets.
Drive operational excellence, practice growth, and profitability across a portfolio of partner practices.
Partner with Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Recruiting, IT, and Business Development to execute company-wide initiatives.
Identify and implement best practices that improve patient experience, operational efficiency, and financial performance.
Own operational performance metrics, accountability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support practice leaders in achieving growth, P&L, and cash flow objectives.
Help onboard and integrate newly acquired partner practices.
Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to practice owners and leadership teams.