Full-time · On-site
System Chief Medical Officer
This is a high-impact executive role designed for a medical leader who thrives on organizational integration and clinical standardization. The position offers the chance to steer the medical strategy of a major health system, aiming for top-tier national performance rankings. It is a rare opportunity to blend operational rigor with innovative care delivery models in a highly visible public-facing capacity.
Beth Israel Lahey Health · Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Posted 22 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a high-impact executive role designed for a medical leader who thrives on organizational integration and clinical standardization. The position offers the chance to steer the medical strategy of a major health system, aiming for top-tier national performance rankings. It is a rare opportunity to blend operational rigor with innovative care delivery models in a highly visible public-facing capacity.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Direct system-wide clinical functions including safety, quality, and emergency management
- Standardize medical staff bylaws and credentialing across all system units
- Implement evidence-based programs to reduce clinical variation and improve outcomes
- Represent the organization as a leader in clinical excellence at state and national levels
- Establish and monitor internal and external clinical performance metrics
Essential
- Extensive experience in senior medical leadership within a complex health system
- Proven track record in change management and clinical strategy development
- Expertise in overseeing medical staff operations and credentialing processes
- Demonstrated ability to lead system-wide quality and patient safety initiatives
- Experience with federal, state, and private clinical reporting requirements
Preferred
- Experience in both academic and community healthcare settings
- History of successful private industry partnerships for care delivery innovation
- National or international recognition in clinical performance functions
Key Skills
Strategic PlanningClinical Operations ManagementPerformance Metrics & Data IntegrityMulti-disciplinary Team LeadershipInfection Prevention OversightRisk ManagementExecutive CommunicationProcess Improvement
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Competitive executive compensation package
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Opportunity to lead a premier healthcare system
- High-visibility leadership role with national impact
- Collaborative and mission-driven work environment
Next step
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