Senior Risk Manager, Patient Safety & Compliance (Hybrid)

MFS Investments; Brookline (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA, seeks a Risk Manager to lead risk management activities across the Cancer Institute’s network and inpatient hospital. The role requires coordinating with compliance teams to ensure regulatory readiness and drive continuous safety improvements.

The position emphasizes training, policy development, incident investigations, and collaboration with clinical and administrative staff to mitigate malpractice risk and promote high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 5 years of experience in patient safety, quality, compliance, or related field.
• Risk-management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Risk assessment and analysis of patient safety data to identify trends.
• Policy development and implementation for risk management compliant with regulations.
• Incident management including investigations and corrective action plans.
• Education and training on risk management practices for staff.
• Regulatory compliance including PCEs and survey readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Analytical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA, seeks a Risk Manager to lead risk management activities across the Cancer Institute’s network and inpatient hospital. The role requires coordinating with compliance teams to ensure regulatory readiness and drive continuous safety improvements.

The position emphasizes training, policy development, incident investigations, and collaboration with clinical and administrative staff to mitigate malpractice risk and promote high-quality patient care.