Executive Director, Quality & Risk Strategy

Kaiser Permanente; Baldwin Park (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an accomplished senior leader to oversee risk management, clinical quality improvement, patient safety, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance across regions. The role drives data-driven programs, audits, budgeting, training, and cross-functional collaboration to safeguard patients and staff.

Ideal candidates bring extensive healthcare leadership experience and relevant certifications, with a track record of improving quality and safety in complex health

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of experience managing operational or project budgets.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience with databases and spreadsheets.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience delivering training programs.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in clinical setting, health care administration, or a directly related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Nursing, Public Health, or related field AND Minimum seven (7) years of health care experience or a directly related field OR Minimum ten (10) years of experience in health care or a directly related field.
• Professional in Healthcare Risk Management Certificate within 24 months of hire OR Professional Healthcare Quality Certificate within 24 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Oversees development and implementation of clinical quality improvement programs and regulatory compliance.
• Directs risk management, patient safety, infection control, and data analytics initiatives.
• Leads audits, regulatory surveys, and cost-effective program evaluations.
• Guides capacity planning, training programs, and stakeholder collaboration.
• Manages quality of care reviews, grievance processes, and escalation procedures.
• Oversees standards for data management, trends analysis, and reporting to leadership.
• Directs performance management, coaching, and talent development across units.
• Ensures alignment of programs with KP policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Business Process Improvement

Risk Management

Compliance Management

Health Care Compliance

Health Care Policy

Health Care Data Analytics

Learning Measurement

Community Health

Health Care Coding

Consulting

Managing Diverse Relationships

Delegation

Development Planning

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Quality Standards

Quality Improvement

Quality Assurance and Effectiveness

Evidence-Based Medicine Principles

Infection Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Nursing, Public Health, or related field

Professional in Healthcare Risk Management Certificate within 24 months of hire

Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM)

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an accomplished senior leader to oversee risk management, clinical quality improvement, patient safety, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance across regions. The role drives data-driven programs, audits, budgeting, training, and cross-functional collaboration to safeguard patients and staff.

Ideal candidates bring extensive healthcare leadership experience and relevant certifications, with a track record of improving quality and safety in complex health