Chief Medical Officer — Quality & Innovation Leader

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health’s BID Needham site seeks a Chief Medical Officer to lead clinical practice standards, quality across the medical staff, and regulatory compliance. You will partner with senior leaders to advance patient care quality, safety culture, and operational efficiency.

The role requires an MD with ABMS board certification, a minimum of 10 years clinical practice and 5 years in administration, plus a preferred Master's in Health Admin/Public Health to drive strategic improvements.

Qualifications

• MA license; Medical Doctorate and ABMS Board certification required.
• Minimum 10 years in clinical practice and at least 5 years administrative/management experience.
• Master’s Degree in Business, Public Health or Health Administration strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated fiscal management skills for planning, budgeting and monitoring resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and monitoring of clinical practice standards.
• Oversee medical staff management and quality initiatives across BID Needham.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic health system objectives.
• Act as liaison with regulatory bodies and oversee quality and safety committees.
• Drive LEAN initiatives and improve throughput and patient outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Quality improvement

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

MD (Doctorate)

ABMS board certification

Master’s in Health Admin/Public Health (preferred)

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health’s BID Needham site seeks a Chief Medical Officer to lead clinical practice standards, quality across the medical staff, and regulatory compliance. You will partner with senior leaders to advance patient care quality, safety culture, and operational efficiency.

The role requires an MD with ABMS board certification, a minimum of 10 years clinical practice and 5 years in administration, plus a preferred Master's in Health Admin/Public Health to drive strategic improvements.