OverviewIllinois Cancer Center (ILCC) is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and people-centered
Executive Director (ED) to lead one of our high-performing community-based oncology practices. This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished healthcare executive to make a meaningful impact-driving growth, operational excellence, and exceptional patient and employee experience in partnership with physicians and clinical leaders.
As Executive Director, you will serve as the senior operational leader for the practice, with broad responsibility for business operations while partnering closely with physician leadership on strategy and growth. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the culture, advancing innovation, and ensuring long- and short-term financial and operational success.
Responsibilities What You'll DoAs Executive Director, you will be accountable for the overall performance of the practice and will:
- Lead the development and execution of short- and long-term strategic and operating plans, including growth, efficiency, cost management, quality, and talent development
- Serve as a trusted partner to physician leadership, ensuring alignment between practice strategy and The US Oncology Network's objectives
- Build and sustain strong relationships with hospital systems and external partners, driving collaborative initiatives
- Champion a high-engagement culture rooted in trust, collaboration, accountability, and a positive patient experience
- Oversee and develop a senior leadership team across operations, clinical services, HR, marketing, payer strategy, pharmacy, and research
- Ensure strong financial performance, operational discipline, and effective performance management processes
- Advise the Practice President, Joint Policy Board, and Regional Senior Vice President on business conditions, risks, and opportunities
Who Will Thrive in This RoleWe are looking for an executive leader who combines strategic thinking with hands-on operational leadership and strong emotional intelligence. Ideal candidates will bring:
- A proven track record of senior healthcare leadership, ideally in physician-led or services-based healthcare organizations
- Deep experience across operations, finance, growth strategy, marketing of services, and revenue cycle
- Demonstrated success partnering with and building credibility among physician leaders
- Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to set clear direction, develop talent, and lead change
- High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and excellent communication skills
- Experience navigating complex payer environments, including value-based care and ACO models
Qualifications Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Management, Business Administration, or a related field required
- MBA or MHA strongly preferred
- Minimum 7 years of healthcare management and operations experience
Work Environment & RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires frequent interaction with corporate and field staff.
All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire.
Join UsAt ILCC you'll find a mission-driven organization committed to high-quality, compassionate cancer care-and leaders who believe that strong culture and strong performance go hand in hand. If you are energized by complexity, motivated by impact, and ready to lead at a high level, we invite you to explore this Executive Director opportunity.
