Executive Medical Director, MGB Community Physicians

Mass General Brigham; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 360,000 - 425,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF eligibility

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a dynamic and experienced physician leader to serve as Executive Medical Director for Community Physicians. This high-impact role advances clinical strategy, value-based care, and partnerships across our community affiliate network.

The Executive Medical Director collaborates across clinical, operational, and population health teams, driving affiliate performance, practice transformation, and growth opportunities while ensuring physician engagement and well-being.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with active medical license required.
• Master's degree in Public Health (MPH) or Business Administration (MBA) required.
• 5–7+ years of clinical experience in primary care.
• 8–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in medical management or physician leadership roles.
• Experience in value-based care and population health.
• Strong knowledge of ambulatory operations and practice management.
• Ability to influence and engage physicians and clinical teams.
• Data-driven decision-making and performance management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in quality, safety, access, equity, and cost performance across affiliate practices.
• Serve as a physician liaison between community practices and system leadership, including PHSO, OCMO, and operations.
• Lead practice performance reviews using data and analytics.
• Advance value-based care initiatives and improve population health outcomes.
• Support practice transformation and innovation, including new care delivery models.
• Enhance ambulatory workflows and improve clinician experience.
• Identify and cultivate strategic growth opportunities across the network.
• Promote physician engagement, development, and well-being.

Skills

Value-based care

Population health

Ambulatory operations

Physician engagement

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Education

MD or DO

MPH or MBA

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

The salary range for this position is $360,000 to $425,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, education, and internal equity.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience, if applicable, education, certifications, and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and bonuses as applicable, designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

Job Summary

Mass General Brigham (MGB) is seeking a dynamic and experienced physician leader to serve as Executive Medical Director for Community Physicians. This high-impact leadership role is responsible for advancing clinical strategy, driving value-based care performance, and strengthening partnerships across our growing community affiliate network.

Qualifications

The Executive Medical Director will play a critical role in shaping the future of ambulatory care delivery by partnering across clinical, operational, and population health teams to enhance quality, access, equity, and provider experience.

Position Overview:
The Executive Medical Director serves as a key physician leader across the Mass General Brigham Community Physicians (MGB CP) network, working in close collaboration with the Population Health Services Organization (PHSO) and the Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO).

This role is responsible for driving performance across affiliate practices, leading practice transformation initiatives, advancing value-based care strategies, and identifying and supporting strategic growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in quality, safety, access, equity, and cost performance across affiliate practices
• Serve as a physician liaison between community practices and system leadership, including PHSO, OCMO, and operational teams
• Lead practice performance reviews utilizing data and analytics
  -Advance value-based care initiatives and improve population health outcomes
• Support practice transformation and innovation, including new care delivery models
• Enhance ambulatory workflows and improve clinician experience
• Identify and cultivate strategic growth opportunities across the network
• Promote physician engagement, development, and well-being

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• MD or DO required
• Active medical license (or ability to obtain) required
• Master's degree in Public Health (MPH) or Business Administration (MBA) required

Experience

• 5-7+ years of clinical experience in primary care
• 8-10+ years of progressive leadership experience in medical management or physician leadership roles

Skills & Expertise

• Experience in value-based care and population health
• Strong knowledge of ambulatory operations and practice management
• Ability to influence and engage physicians and clinical teams
• Data-driven decision-making and performance management skills
• Experience building and maintaining strategic partnerships
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Why Join Mass General Brigham?

• Be part of a leading integrated academic health system
• Lead transformation in community-based care delivery
• Collaborate with leaders across population health and clinical operations
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Additional Details

• This role includes both administrative leadership and clinical responsibilities.
• Regular travel to community affiliate sites is required.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement

0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.