Strategic Initiatives Director, Medical Operations

Alliance Health System; Matawan (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Health System in Matawan, NJ seeks a Director of Strategic Initiatives, Medical Operations to lead high-priority operational, clinical, and strategic initiatives. You will report to the Chief Quality Officer and partner with executive leadership and physicians to drive improvements in patient access, care delivery, and outcomes.

The role emphasizes program design, change management, and cross-functional collaboration across clinics, ambulatory services, and hospital operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree in a related field preferred.
• 1-3 years in healthcare operations or related field.
• Experience supporting operational initiatives or cross-functional projects.
• Ability to collaborate with physicians and operational leaders.

Responsibilities

• Redesign physician onboarding experience and implement a 12-month assimilation program.
• Develop physician performance frameworks, scorecards, and assessment tools.
• Support development of physician leadership team and accountability structures.
• Create and lead a physician-driven rotational training program.
• Translate priorities into actionable initiatives and monitor progress.

Skills

Healthcare operations

Project management

Relationship building

Change management

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

MBA preferred

MHA/MPH preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Healthcare data analytics

Job description

Alliance Health System in Matawan, NJ seeks a Director of Strategic Initiatives, Medical Operations to lead high-priority operational, clinical, and strategic initiatives. You will report to the Chief Quality Officer and partner with executive leadership and physicians to drive improvements in patient access, care delivery, and outcomes.

The role emphasizes program design, change management, and cross-functional collaboration across clinics, ambulatory services, and hospital operations.