Sr. Administrative Director, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
Mass General BrighamAbout the role
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham (MGB) is a world-renowned, not-for-profit health system dedicated to advancing patient care, research, education, and community service. Anchored by Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we are redefining the future of care through innovation and system-wide integration.We are seeking a Sr. Administrative Director to lead one of the largest and most complex divisions within the Department of Medicine—Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. This role sits at the center of clinical operations, research, and education across our Academic Medical Centers (AMCs), with responsibility for a highly visible, multi-entity portfolio spanning two flagship institutions.
The Division includes:
• High-acuity ICU and critical care services
• Pulmonary specialty and consult programs
• Procedural services
• A robust research enterprise (> $39M in annual direct costs, 185+ submissions)
• An accredited fellowship program
• 530+ staff, including 140+ faculty
This is a rare opportunity to shape strategy and performance across a large, mission-driven, and high-impact division.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
7+ years of progressive leadership experience, ideally in academic medicine or a complex health system
Leadership Profile
Proven ability to lead in a highly matrixed, multi-entity environment
Strong strategic, financial, and operational acumen
Track record of delivering results in data-driven environments
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
Experience leading large, complex teams through change and integration efforts
Core Strengths
Strategic thinker with strong execution focus
Comfortable navigating complexity and ambiguity
Skilled in project management, program development, and process improvement
High level of judgment, discretion, and integrity
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Position Overview
The Sr. Administrative Director is the senior administrative leader responsible for the Division’s overall performance, strategic direction, and operational excellence across BWH, MGH, their physician organizations, and affiliated sites.
Reporting jointly to Department of Medicine leadership and the Division Chief, the Sr. Administrative Director will:
• Lead financial, operational, and administrative performance
• Serve as a key partner to executive leadership
• Play a central role in integrating the Division across AMCs into a unified model
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Integration
• Partner with the Division Chief and executive leadership to define and execute a multi-year strategy
• Lead efforts to integrate operations, structures, and teams across BWH and MGH
• Identify and advance growth opportunities, partnerships, and new programs
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, including the DOM Chair and AMC executives
Operations & Clinical Management
• Oversee performance of ICU, pulmonary specialty, consult, and procedural services
• Drive access, capacity management, and care delivery optimization
• Lead initiatives focused on quality, patient experience, and cost efficiency
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and institutional standards
Research & Education Administration
• Provide administrative leadership for a large, complex research portfolio
• Support grant development, funding strategies, and regulatory compliance (IRB, NIH, etc.)
• Oversee operations of the fellowship and education programs, ensuring accreditation and financial stewardship
Financial Leadership
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