Senior Director, Clinical Operations & Strategy

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 114,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis seeks a Director of Clinical Operations to oversee administrative and clinical activities across departments, manage budgets, improve patient flow, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Lead large teams, drive strategic initiatives, analyze data, and collaborate with leadership to deliver high-quality care while maintaining confidentiality.

This role requires 10+ years of leadership in clinical operations and a Bachelor’s degree; MBA is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience leading mid-to-large teams in hospital/clinical operations.
• Experience with hospital operations systems, processes, and compliance.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale projects from design to implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a large/complex hospital operations area.
• Drive operations strategy and roadmap aligned with institutional objectives.
• Oversee budgets, financial processes, and resource planning for the department.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders at multiple levels to drive results.
• Influence external stakeholders and manage performance and engagement.

Skills

Critical thinking

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

MBA or related field

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis seeks a Director of Clinical Operations to oversee administrative and clinical activities across departments, manage budgets, improve patient flow, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Lead large teams, drive strategic initiatives, analyze data, and collaborate with leadership to deliver high-quality care while maintaining confidentiality.

This role requires 10+ years of leadership in clinical operations and a Bachelor’s degree; MBA is preferred.