VP, Oncology Clinical Excellence

Oncology Health Partners

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A healthcare management organization in Nashville is seeking a visionary Vice President of Oncology Clinical Excellence. This executive will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of clinical programs to enhance oncology care. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in oncology operations, advanced clinical degrees, and strong leadership skills. The role offers an opportunity to drive innovation in cancer care delivery while collaborating with various health system leaders.

Qualifications

Proven track record of designing and implementing clinical programs that improve quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes.
Minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership experience in oncology clinical operations.
Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Design and refine evidence-based clinical protocols across the oncology continuum.
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership.
Develop and mentor a national clinical team.

Skills

Oncology clinical operations

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Advanced clinical degree (PharmD, MD, NP)

Tools

Clinical analytics

EHR integration

Job description

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Team: Clinical Operations

Oncology Health Partners (OHP) is a next-generation management services organization dedicated to enabling world-class cancer care services within health systems. OHP does so through a partnership model that expands and enhances the oncology service lines of its health system partners through dedicated investment, a technology and analytical backbone, and a unique ecosystem of health system operators and physicians. The Company was founded by a group of executives and investors with unique expertise in oncology care and health system partnerships, having previously founded American Oncology Resources, The US Oncology Network, OneOncology, and Select Medical, with additional executive experiences at Flatiron Health and Evidation Health.

Summary

OHP is seeking a visionary and clinically grounded Vice President of Oncology Clinical Excellence to pioneer the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise-wide clinical programs that elevate oncology care delivery. This executive role offers an extraordinary opportunity to drive innovation across the cancer care continuum—from screening and diagnosis to survivorship and end-of-life care—while applying creativity to net-new program development from day one. You will partner closely with pharmacy, operations, and technology leaders to build scalable clinical pathways and integrate advanced analytics into a high-performing, multidisciplinary oncology care model. Working at the intersection of clinical excellence and strategic innovation, you\'ll collaborate with clinical leaders across multiple health systems, gaining deep insights into emerging clinical trends and barriers to care while becoming a national thought leader in oncology clinical guidelines and pathways. This dynamic role requires a multi-dimensional leader who thrives in matrixed environments, an experienced self-starter comfortable with independent decision-making, strategic partnership with health system executives, and building and holding accountable high-performing teams. Your exceptional communication and active listening skills will be essential as you discern actionable insights from complex clinical challenges, drive prioritization strategies, and provide clear directions to shape the future of oncology care delivery.

Responsibilities

Lead Clinical Program Development: Design and refine world-class, evidence-based clinical protocols, clinical guidelines, and clinical pathways across the oncology continuum, from screening to survivorship and end-of-life care.
Provide Strategic Clinical Leadership: Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, offering clinical insight and guidance on enterprise-wide initiatives.
Cultivate High-Performing Teams: Develop and mentor a national clinical team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement that drives clinical excellence.
Drive Clinical Innovation: Identify clinical problems and create clinical programs which standardize care models that promote quality improvement, clinical excellence, and innovation.
Establish and Monitor KPIs: Define key performance indicators for clinical performance and lead intervention projects to achieve measurable improvements.
Lead High-Performing, High-Quality Teams: Build and mentor a multidisciplinary clinical transformation team, fostering a culture of collaboration, clinical accuracy, and continuous improvement.
Advance Precision Oncology: Partner with experts in genomics, biomarkers, pathology, and advanced therapies to improve the accuracy and currency of clinical protocol development.
Align with Value-Based Care: Develop clinical programs that align with value-based care metrics and participation requirements, including quality, cost-efficiency, and patient experience.
Support Clinical Research Expansion: Strengthen research infrastructure and integrate clinical trials into standard care pathways.

Qualifications

Proven track record of designing and implementing clinical programs that improve quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes.
Advanced clinical degree (PharmD, MD, NP) required
Minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership experience in oncology clinical operations, pharmacy, or care transformation with the ability to make ongoing clinical therapy decisions. Minimum of 5 years of progressive people leadership.
Deep understanding of oncology care delivery, including infusion and oral therapies, diagnostics, and supportive care.
Experience with EHR integration, clinical analytics, and technology-enabled care models.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive enterprise-level change.
Motivated and effective in a fast-paced culture.
Thrives in a self-starter environment with lots of freedom within a framework.

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