Executive Director at Medical… · San Diego

Medical Oncology Associates of San Diego is a proud partner of One Oncology's network of the nations leading oncology practices.

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description:

Medical Oncology Associates of San Diego (MOASD) offers a complete range of oncology services in an atmosphere of professionalism, encouragement and understanding. MOASD provides personalized care for the detection, diagnosis, treatment, support and follow-up of cancer patients and their families.

Our offices are within the Sharp Outpatient Pavilion, designed specifically to meet the needs of individuals diagnosed with cancer. Recognizing the importance of providing all services “under one roof”, our offices house a medical oncology infusion center, physician offices and exam rooms, and on-site registration. MOASD operates satellite facilities adjacent to UC San Diego Health East Campus, Scripps Mercy, and Sharp Coronado Hospital

Objective: The Executive Director serves as the senior operational leader for Medical Oncology Associates of San Diego, with primary responsibility for day-to-day operations, staff leadership, and execution of strategic priorities. This role partners closely with the CEO and Physician Board to translate strategy into operational plans, ensure regulatory compliance, optimize performance, and support high quality patient care in a complex, highly regulated healthcare environment.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on operations executive with deep experience in physician practice management, strong people leadership skills, and the ability to balance operational rigor with physician partnership.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Practice Operations & Performance

· Provide overall leadership and accountability for daily practice operations, ensuring efficient, effective, and compliant delivery of oncology services.

· Oversee clinical support operations, scheduling, infusion services, and patient access in partnership with clinical leadership.

· Establish and monitor operational key performance indicators (KPIs) that take into account staffing, patient experience, quality, and operating costs.

· Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, throughput, and patient satisfaction.

· Fast paced, mission driven clinical environment requiring discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.

· Serve as primary contact between with IT department and prepare and deliver quarterly business reviews (QBRs) ensuring technology initiatives align with business goals.

Staff Leadership & Oversight

· On-site leadership presence required to support staff and operations.

· Ensure appropriate staffing models, performance expectations, and accountability.

· Foster a high performing, values driven culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

· With the support of the HR Manager, lead recruitment, onboarding, and performance management for administrative and clinical staff.

· Provide ongoing professional development for administrative and clinical staff.

· Ensure clear communication, escalation pathways, and alignment across clinical and non-clinical teams.

Strategy Execution & Physician Partnership

· Regular interaction with physicians, executive leadership, and board members.

· Execute strategic initiatives as directed by the CEO and Physician Board, translating high level strategy into detailed operational plans.

· Serve as a trusted operational partner to physicians, supporting practice growth, service line expansion, and operational decision making.

· Prepare materials, analyses, and recommendations for physician board meetings related to operations, staffing, growth, and performance.

· Support new initiatives such as service expansions and growth initiatives

Financial & Business Oversight

· Partner with the Director of Finance to monitor operational drivers of revenue and cost, addressing operational barriers to billing efficiency, charge capture, and collections.

· Assist Director of Finance with vendor oversight, contract implementation, and operational alignment with approved business arrangements.

Compliance, Quality & Risk Management

· Ensure compliance with federal, state (California), and local healthcare regulations, including those applicable to oncology practices.

· Support adherence to policies related to quality, safety, privacy, and risk management.

· Partner with clinical leadership to support quality initiatives and accreditation or regulatory readiness as applicable.

*This job description is not designed to cover an exhaustive list of duties. Other duties may be assigned and activities may change any time with or without notice, as applicable. Furthermore, job descriptions do not establish a contract or change the at-will nature of employment.

Experience, Qualifications, Education

· Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or a related field, required

· Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare operations, with significant experience in physician practice management and employee oversight, required

· Demonstrated success leading multi-disciplinary teams in a clinical environment, required

· Strong understanding of medical practice operations, preferably within oncology or a specialty care setting, required

· Proven ability to execute strategy, manage complexity, and drive operational results, required

· Master’s degree (MHA, MBA, MPH, or equivalent), preferred

· Experience in a physician-owned or physician-governed practice environment, preferred

· Familiarity with California healthcare regulatory and employment considerations, preferred

· Experience supporting practice growth, service expansion, or new site development, preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Operational leadership and execution

· Physician collaboration and governance support

· People leadership and performance management

· Strategic thinking with hands on implementation

· Financial and operational acumen

· Change management and communication excellence

Working Conditions:

This position functions indoors in a medical/business environment. Employee will be exposed to moderate noise levels and interruptions. Visual acuity to read and compute screen and paper documents; close and distance vision, peripheral vision depth perception, ability to adjust focus; hearing acuity to converse with staff and customers. Ability to sit for hours at a time. Employee will be exposed to moderate noise levels and interruptions.

Travel:

Travel between local offices when necessary.

Pay: $175,000-$200,000