VP Strategy

The Position Apply now, read the job details by scrolling down Double check you have the necessary skills before sending an application. The Vice President, Strategy of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital (JHACH) will work directly with and report to the President/CEO and to the Planning Committee of the ACH Board of Trustees, in conjunction with the Chief Operating Officer (COO). The CSO is accountable for oversight and direction of (a) strategic planning activities and (b) strategic affiliations and initiatives with other health care and academic organizations, including new and current strategic relationships, clinical services agreements/PSAs, academic affiliations, and network agreements with ACH, ACSP or other affiliated entities (collectively “Strategic Affiliations”). The CSO will work closely with the Vice-Dean and Physician in Chief, the President of All Children’s Specialty Physicians (ACSP), the VP and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the Affiliates, the COO, and others for strategy development and hand off the work to the appropriate parties to be operationalized. Reporting Relationship: Reports directly to the President/CEO and to the Planning Committee of the All-Children’s Hospital (ACH) Board of Trustees, in conjunction with the Chief Operating Officer (COO). Major Expectations & Key Responsibilities The following comprise the major expectations and key responsibilities of the person who accepts Vice President, Strategy position: Strategic Planning: Support the Executive Director of Strategic Planning and other staff in developing and refreshing JHACH strategic plan, its alignment with the JHHS system plan, and establishing short- and long-range planning processes. Responsible with the Executive Director of Strategic Planning for developing and deploying common templates, including those needed to support and monitor strategic plans, and health system performance goals. Accountable for monitoring and updating organizational charts, reporting on affiliate relationships and ongoing transactions, and other opportunities. Supports the President in representation to the Board of Trustees on affiliate development issues, growth strategies and strategic plan updates and progress. Supports and coordinates goal champions who are accountable for each part of the strategic plan. Strategic Affiliations and Related Duties (visioning, process-mapping, communicating, executing) Supports cultural change and provides leadership support to change initiatives and mobilizes projects and processes. (visioning) Responsible (individually and as part of the Executive Committee) for assessing programmatic strengths and weaknesses, identifying and assessing business opportunities, and evaluating and making recommendations in regards to potential transactions. (visioning) Consults with leadership and provides ongoing support in problem solving, resource management, alignment of Strategic Affiliations and critical analysis of ideas and recruitments, including managed care strategy team, ACSP leadership and institute executive directors. (process) Accountable for identifying, and leading appropriate council discussion about, potential new or expanded Strategic Affiliations based on philosophies that are consistent with the organization’s vision, mission and strategy, capitalizing on unique ideas and those of other senior leaders and managers. (process/communicating) Responsible for internal alignment by maintaining and coordinating organizational charts and supports external alignment by working with marketing and PR to coordinate content and timing for promotional activities with initiation of affiliate relationships; (communicating) Accountable for tracking portfolio of affiliations for retention, communication and growth purposes. (communicating) Responsible to negotiate, and work in concert with President/CEO, Vice Dean/PIC and ACSP President to finalize new or expanded Strategic Affiliations, specialty services, institutes and needed facilities. (executing) Supports COO and responsible to help develop and implement the ambulatory strategy for ACH outreach canters and the functional and organizational relationships between ACH or ACM and other physicians and paediatricians in the primary and secondary market (executing) Responsible for adhering to the Culture Statement at all times. Professional Experience and Qualifications The ideal candidate for the Vice President, Strategy for Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital must have over ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in Pediatric medical center healthcare settings, including senior management roles in acute care environments, with a focus on strategy, operations, and performance improvement. In addition, the successful candidate should possess the following: A master’s Degree in health care/business administration or a related field from an accredited college or university is required. Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, preferred. Demonstrated expertise in quality improvement and risk management, including the application of process improvement methodologies, high-reliability principles, and performance optimization strategies. Proven track record of improving hospital quality outcomes and reducing organizational risk through data-driven initiatives and evidence-based practices. Extensive knowledge of the healthcare regulatory landscape, external accrediting bodies, and healthcare delivery systems, including public reporting and pay-for-performance models such as value-based and quality-based reimbursement frameworks. Skilled in developing and executing strategic goals within large, complex healthcare organizations, with measurable improvements in operational and clinical outcomes. Experienced in fostering collaborative partnerships with physician leadership, clinical staff, and cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives. xrczosw Proficient in informatics, core measures, LEAN methodologies, and other quality improvement tools to enhance operational efficiency and patient care.