Executive Director-Chief of Staff

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 Executive Director – Chief of Staff. 

The Executive Director, Chief of Staff serves as a senior leader and trusted advisor to the Senior Vice President, System Health Solutions (SHS). This role partners closely with SHS executives to orchestrate and execute a coordinated portfolio of strategic initiatives aligned to annual and multi‑year objectives.

Key responsibilities include leading the 3–5‑year strategic planning process; translating strategy into annual growth priorities; aligning divisional goals with enterprise-wide system objectives; and driving disciplined execution through monthly business reviews that foster accountability and performance outcomes. The role also supports enterprise ownership culture efforts, including the design and delivery of business acumen initiatives, and provides leadership support for strategic transactions and partnerships as needed.

The Executive Director collaborates extensively with system stakeholders, including participation in the Chief of Staff affinity group, and maintains awareness of emerging external trends that may impact SHS divisions or service lines—ensuring the organization remains forward‑looking, aligned, and positioned for sustainable growth.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Senior Vice President-Healthcare Operations

Candidate Qualifications

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

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, Communications or related field.
• Master's Degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Administration is preferred.
• Requires 7-10 years of relevant experience.
• Requires knowledge in finance, operations management, strategic planning, and communications.
• Requires extensive experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for leaders 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.

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• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative t