Vice President-Population Health

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 220,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health seeks a seasoned executive to lead Population Health, translating enterprise priorities into strategy and action across value-based and performance-driven care initiatives.

The Vice President, Population Health will shape clinical programs, care management, and quality improvements, leveraging analytics and partnerships with physicians and operational teams to drive measurable outcomes in care delivery and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with Board Certification is required.
• Master's Degree in Business, Public Health, or Healthcare Administration preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of executive or 10+ years of management-level experience in managed care.
• Physician license in Indiana or eligibility to obtain one.
• Experience in management, financial, and medical expense management.
• Vendor management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for value-based care initiatives.
• Develop and execute population health programs, care management, and quality initiatives.
• Partner with executive leadership, physicians, and operational teams to drive measurable outcomes.
• Translate priorities into goals, actionable plans, and sustainable outcomes.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Data-driven decision making

Financial management

Vendor management

Team leadership

Education

MD or DO with Board Certification

Master's Degree (Business/Public Health/Healthcare Administration preferred)

Job description

Overview

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes.They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do.

Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our leadership team in the role of Vice President, Population Health.

The Vice President, Population Health provides strategic and operational leadership for IU Health’s value-based and performance-driven care initiatives. This executive leader is responsible for advancing population health strategies that improve clinical outcomes, enhance the patient experience, reduce avoidable utilization, and optimize the total cost of care for patients across the continuum.

You will partner closely with executive leadership, IU Health Medical Group, academic and community-based physicians, and operational teams, the Vice President drives the development and execution of innovative population health programs, care management strategies, and quality initiatives. The role focuses on strengthening coordinated, evidence-based care while advancing ambulatory quality performance and achieving measurable results in value-based care arrangements.

This leader identifies and implements opportunities to improve care delivery through data-driven decision making, technology-enabled solutions, disease management programs, and emerging care models. They translate enterprise priorities into clear goals, actionable plans, and sustainable outcomes that deliver value for patients, providers, and the organization.

The successful candidate brings exceptional strategic, clinical, operational, and financial leadership experience, with a demonstrated ability to leverage analytics, market intelligence, and industry best practices to guide decision making and maximize organizational performance. They cultivate a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and inclusion while ensuring all initiatives reflect IU Health’s values of Purpose, Excellence, Compassion, and Team.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Senior Vice President, Chief Clinical Officer

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Master's Degree is required. Degree in Business, Public Health, or Healthcare Administration is preferred.
• MD or DO with Board Certification is required. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution, with a minimum of 5 years experience in practice.
• Requires 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Requires 5 or more years of executive experience, or 10 or more years of successful management-level experience in managed care.
• Must be licensed as a physician in the state of Indiana or ability to obtain a license.
• Management and financial and medical expense management experience is required.
• Prior vendor management experience is preferred.
• Experience building external relationships with physicians developing clinical programs around disease management or population health management is preferred.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.