Senior Director, Philanthropy Patient Liaison Program

City of Hope

• $125K — $150K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field; equivalent experience may be accepted.
  • 5+ years in a hospital or healthcare setting with patient care operations exposure.
  • Minimum of 3 years in a leadership role within a customer service environment.
  • Proven ability to build relationships with clinical teams, donors, and executive stakeholders.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
  • Excellent communication, judgment, and decision-making skills.
  • Experience in analyzing operational metrics and implementing process improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Philanthropy Patient Liaison Program for exceptional patient and donor experiences.
  • Act as a liaison between the Office of Philanthropy and clinical teams for seamless care coordination.
  • Develop and oversee the PPLP Navigation team, providing leadership and operational guidance.
  • Steward donor relationships and document HIPAA-compliant interactions for deeper engagement.
  • Coordinate patient navigation services to ensure excellent appointment and care experiences.
  • Oversee tracking and reporting processes to measure program effectiveness using KPIs.
  • Provide strategic insights to philanthropy leadership on patient engagement trends and growth opportunities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package available.
  • Commitment to a safe and transparent hiring experience.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.
Full Job Description
As the Senior Director, Philanthropy Patient Liaison Program, you will lead a highly visible program that bridges philanthropy and patient care, ensuring an exceptional experience for major donors, philanthropic partners, and their families. This leadership role oversees day-to-day operations of the Philanthropy Patient Liaison Program (PPLP), partners closely with clinical and site leadership, and drives a culture of collaboration, accountability, service excellence, and donor-centered engagement. You will have the opportunity to influence strategic initiatives, develop high-performing teams, and contribute to City of Hope's mission of turning hope into reality.

As a successful candidate, you will:
  • Lead and manage the Philanthropy Patient Liaison Program, ensuring exceptional patient and donor experiences across assigned site locations.
  • Serve as a key liaison between the Office of Philanthropy, clinical teams, physicians, and site leadership to facilitate seamless coordination of care.
  • Manage and develop the PPLP Navigation team, providing leadership, coaching, and operational oversight.
  • Steward current and prospective donors, identify opportunities for deeper philanthropic engagement, and document HIPAA-compliant interactions.
  • Coordinate patient and family navigation services, ensuring appointments, communication, and care experiences are executed with excellence.
  • Oversee Asana tracking, KPI dashboards, reporting processes, and operational metrics to measure program effectiveness.
  • Provide strategic insights and recommendations to philanthropy leadership regarding patient experiences, engagement trends, and growth opportunities.
  • Manage day-to-day site operations and collaborate with national leadership to align local workflows with enterprise standards.
  • Allocate departmental resources, delegate responsibilities, and ensure efficient execution of program objectives.
  • Represent City of Hope with professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to service excellence while supporting special projects, committees, and organizational initiatives.


Your qualifications should include:

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of education requirements.
  • 5+ years of experience in a hospital or healthcare environment with significant exposure to patient care operations and healthcare delivery practices.
  • Minimum of 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a customer service-focused environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with physicians, clinical teams, donors, patients, and executive stakeholders.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication, judgment, decision-making, and delegation abilities.
  • Experience analyzing operational metrics and driving process improvements.
  • Ability to work independently while fostering a highly collaborative team environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, integrity, and superior customer service.


City of Hope employees' pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

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Please note: City of Hope is committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience. Please be aware that scammers may attempt to impersonate our organization through fake job postings, emails or interviews.
  • Apply only through our official website or trusted partner platforms.
  • City of Hope will never request payment or fees at any stage of the hiring process.
  • We will not request sensitive personal or financial information prior to the acceptance of a formal offer.
  • All communications will come from official @coh.org email addresses.
  • Interviews are conducted only through approved, professional channels.
  • Be cautious of unsolicited communications, urgent requests or opportunities that seem inconsistent with standard hiring practices.
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