Senior Director, Clinical Nutrition Leadership (Multisite)

LE0010 Stanford Health Care; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto seeks a Senior Director of Clinical Nutrition Services to lead inpatient, outpatient, and specialty nutrition programs across SHC sites. You will set the strategic vision, advance clinical excellence, and integrate nutrition into multidisciplinary care standards.

The role requires an executive presence, strong strategic planning, and the ability to build a high‑performing team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• 10–12 years of progressive leadership experience in clinical nutrition services within academic medical center or complex healthcare system with multi-site or enterprise-level oversight.
• RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist required.
• Advanced Specialty Certification (e.g., CNSC, RDN-AP, CDCES, BC-ADM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement mid- to long-term strategic plan for Clinical Nutrition across SHC sites.
• Serve as senior authority on clinical nutrition standards, regulatory interpretation, and systemwide policies.
• Lead expansion of inpatient, outpatient, and virtual nutrition programs; drive innovative care models.
• Ensure evidence-based, patient-centered nutrition therapy and standardized care pathways.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, pharmacy, analytics, and finance to evaluate performance and ROI.

Skills

Executive leadership

Clinical nutrition

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Education

Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field

Job description

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto seeks a Senior Director of Clinical Nutrition Services to lead inpatient, outpatient, and specialty nutrition programs across SHC sites. You will set the strategic vision, advance clinical excellence, and integrate nutrition into multidisciplinary care standards.

The role requires an executive presence, strong strategic planning, and the ability to build a high‑performing team.