Executive Director-Operations

Executive Director – Operations 

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 West Region leadership team in the role of Executive Director – Operations.

The Executive Director – Operations is responsible for spearheading strategic efforts to enhance operational efficiency, improve patient care outcomes, and adapt to evolving healthcare landscapes with system-wide backing. This leader collaborates with key stakeholders, fosters innovation, and implements change management strategies to ensure successful organizational transformation. The Executive Director develops a clear vision for organizational transformation aligned with IU Health's mission and goals. The leader identifies opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies within various departments/regions. This person collaborates with senior leadership, department heads, and key stakeholders to understand organizational needs and goals and ensures that transformation initiatives align with regulatory requirements and industry standards. This leader establishes policy and direction for the system and is accountable within defined scope for the results.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Vice President-Chief Operating Officer

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be selected from a diverse pool and will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Bachelor's Degree is required. Master's Degree is preferred.

• Requires 10+ years of relevant experience.

• Requires 10+ years of relevant experience in leading, managing, and delivering key initiatives across large, complex organizations.

• Requires 7+ years of management experience.

• Change Management experience is required.

• Requires extensive experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.

• Requires an In-depth knowledge of industry trends and best practices related to transformation.

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 diverse 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 and inclusive 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.                                                                 

• 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 treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthc