Corporate Director, Regulatory Affairs

Overview

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Work Location: Atlanta, GA

Description

The Corporate Director of Regulatory Affairs is an operational leader responsible for managing day-to-day regulatory activities and readiness across the health system.

The Corporate Director of Regulatory Affairs ensures that all facilities consistently meet federal, state, and accrediting body requirements by implementing and supporting system-wide regulatory initiatives.

The Corporate Director of Regulatory Affairs partners with clinical and administrative leaders to promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous survey readiness, aligned with the organization's commitment to being Always Patient Ready.

In addition, the Corporate Director of Regulatory Affairs facilitates the development, implementation, and sustainability of regulatory strategies, providing expert guidance and operational support to drive ongoing quality improvement, strengthen patient safety and minimize regulatory risk across all Emory Healthcare facilities.

Regulatory Compliance and Accreditation Support:

Implement system-wide processes to ensure compliance with CMS, The Joint Commission, OSHA, state agencies and other applicable regulatory and accrediting bodiesSupport Emory Healthcare facilities in preparing for inspections, audits, and surveys by coordinating mock surveys, facilitating readiness reviews, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented and sustainedServe as a key point of contact to support regulatory activities, ensuring regulatory requirements are understood and applied consistently across all facilitiesAssists sites interpret and operationalize requirements in alignment with health system policies

Policy, Procedure and Program Implementation:

Assists in the development and system-wide rollout of policies, procedures, and standard operating practices to ensure consistent application across all facilitiesPartners with operational leaders and department managers to embed regulatory requirements into workflows, providing guidance and tools to support successful implementationSupports the creation and sustainability of programs that integrate regulatory readiness into routine operations, reinforcing a proactive compliance culture

Crisis and Incident Management:

Deliver education and training programs to help leaders and frontline teams understand and implement regulatory standards in daily practiceAssists with the operational aspects of survey management, before, during and after the surveyFunction as a regulatory resource and coach to all EHC teams across the system, reinforcing best practices and consistent understanding of regulatory requirements and expectations

Monitoring and Reporting:

Implement and maintain systems for tracking regulatory compliance, including dashboards, audit tools, and reporting templatesProvide regular updates and performance summaries to leadership, translating compliance data into actionable insights for operational leadersAssist facilities with preparing documentation and evidence required for regulatory surveys and reviews, ensuring completeness and accessibility

Crisis and Incident Management:

Support regulatory response efforts during incidents and emergencies, ensuring documentation, communication, and reporting meet regulatory requirementsServe as a health system regulatory lead during internal reviews of sentinel events, supporting root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective actionsMonitor and follow up on regulatory-related incidents to ensure action plans are implemented, sustained, and shared across the system to promote learning

Travel: Less than 10% of the time may be required

Work Type: On-site - Works in the office at a physical workplace, interacting with colleagues face-to-face

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Education - Master's Degree Public Health, Healthcare administration, Nursing, or a related field required
• Experience -
  • Minimum of years of experience in regulatory affairs, healthcare quality, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a large complex matrixed healthcare organization
  • Proven record of developing and implementing a system-wide continuous survey readiness program, with measurable improvements in compliance, survey outcomes, and organizational readiness
  • Direct experience working with CMS, The Joint Commission, DNV, OSHA, and other federal and state regulatory agencies

Knowledge, skills, and abilities (required):

• Deep understanding of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and survey processes
• Strong ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into practical, sustainable operational strategies
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and facilitation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and disciplines
• Proficient in the use of regulatory data, dashboards, and performance metrics to guide decision-making and improvement efforts
• Ability to lead change, coach others, and foster a culture of continuous compliance and - Always Patient Ready - performance
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and coach teams at all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications Education

• Master's Degree in Public Health, Healthcare administration, Nursing, or a related field required
• Experience - 10 years minimum experience with at least 5 years in a management position
• Experience - Clinical background preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium Max 25lbs): up to 25 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally) Lifting 25 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure, Bio-hazardous waste chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, Communicable diseases, Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties. 

Additional Details

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