VP, Support Services

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is seeking a Vice President of Support Services to provide executive leadership over key hospital functions. This role involves overseeing operational efficiency in Environmental Health, Safety, Security, and more, ensuring high-quality patient care delivery.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in healthcare or business, with at least 10 years in healthcare operations and management experience. A Master's degree is preferred. Cedars-Sinai values leadership that drives clinical excellence and responsive support services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in health care operations and financial management.
• Minimum 10 years of management experience.
• Preferred experience in a leadership role within a large health system.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic, operational, and financial aspects of support functions.
• Ensure integration of services for efficient patient care delivery.
• Partner with clinical and administrative leadership for safety and compliance.

Skills

Healthcare operations

Financial management

Business planning

Management experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare or business

Master's degree in healthcare or business (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

The Vice President, Support Services is an executive leader responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial oversight of key hospital support functions including Environmental Health and Safety, Emergency Management and Disaster Management, Security, Transportation Services, Plant Operations & Engineering, Food and Nutrition Services, Retail Operations; and Hospitality Services including Environmental Services, Central Transport, Central Dispatch, Linen & Uniform Services, Mail Room, Operator and Dispatch Services. This role ensures seamless integration of essential services to enable safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care delivery. As a member of the hospital operations leadership team, the VP partners closely with clinical, physician, and administrative leadership to optimize hospital throughput, safety, regulatory compliance, and the overall patient, visitor, and workforce experience. The VP ensures that support services effectively enable clinical excellence, academic advancement, research activity, and exceptional patient outcomes. The incumbent provides leadership to ensure coordinated 24/7 operations, establishes standardized operating models and performance expectations, and drives reliability, responsiveness, and service excellence across all areas of responsibility.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's (minimum) - healthcare, business or other related field

Master's (preferred) - healthcare, business or other related field

Experience:

10 years (minimum) - health care operations, financial management and business planning

10 years (minimum) - management experience

10 years (preferred) - experience in a leadership capacity in a large, complex health system