Transplant Program Growth & Strategy Director

Sutter Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health in San Francisco seeks a strategic business leader to guide the transplant program's growth, financial performance, and long-term vision. You will partner with the lead physician to ensure program development, financial sustainability, and expansion aligned with enterprise priorities.

Responsibilities include developing strategy, managing payer relationships, and delivering executive-level reporting on progress and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Lead cross-functional initiatives across clinical and administrative teams.
• Develop strategic plans and execute multi-stakeholder projects.
• Financial modeling, payer strategy, and business case development.
• Familiarity with UNOS, CMS, and regulatory frameworks in transplant preferred.
• Exceptional communication and executive presence with physician engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee business strategy and financial planning for the transplant program.
• Position the program for growth, sustainability, and enterprise alignment.
• Serve as a dyad partner to the lead physician and drive program development.
• Manage payer relationships and ensure operational efficiency.
• Provide executive-level reporting and strategic recommendations.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Financial modeling

Payer strategy

Executive reporting

Project management

Communication

Education

Master4 s in Healthcare Administration

MBA

Tools

Smartsheet

Asana

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sutter Health in San Francisco seeks a strategic business leader to guide the transplant program's growth, financial performance, and long-term vision. You will partner with the lead physician to ensure program development, financial sustainability, and expansion aligned with enterprise priorities.

Responsibilities include developing strategy, managing payer relationships, and delivering executive-level reporting on progress and outcomes.