Executive Director Oncology Operations

Overview

UnityPoint Health is seeking an Executive Director, Oncology Services to provide strategic and operational leadership for oncology services across the Central Iowa region, including the nationally recognized John Stoddard Cancer Center.

This executive leader will partner closely with the Medical Directors of Radiation Oncology and Surgical Oncology, along with system and market leadership teams, to advance clinical excellence, operational performance, patient experience, growth initiatives, and service line strategy. The role combines regional operational leadership with system-wide influence, serving as a key leader for oncology initiatives, operational projects, and educational efforts across UnityPoint Health.

The Executive Director will be responsible for driving the vision, strategy, and performance of oncology services while fostering strong physician partnerships, leading multidisciplinary teams, identifying growth opportunities, and ensuring exceptional care delivery across the oncology continuum.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the oncology service line across UnityPoint Health.
• Partner with physician leaders in a dyad leadership model to drive clinical, operational, and financial excellence.
• Collaborate with system and market leadership to develop and execute oncology growth strategies and service line priorities.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of new programs, services, and care delivery models that enhance patient access and outcomes.
• Establish and communicate a clear vision for the oncology service line while fostering alignment among key stakeholders.
• Drive service line performance through data-informed decision making, operational improvement initiatives, and accountability for results.
• Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, productivity, revenue cycle awareness, reimbursement considerations, and variance management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with physicians, operational leaders, and community stakeholders.
• Lead system-wide oncology operational meetings, committees, and multidisciplinary workgroups.
• Serve as a key representative of the oncology service line both internally and externally

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience within an oncology service line, cancer program, or oncology-focused healthcare environment.
• Minimum of one (1) year of leadership experience supporting hospital-based oncology services.
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic, operational, financial, and growth initiatives within a healthcare setting.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence leaders across complex healthcare organizations.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field.
• Experience working within a physician dyad leadership model
• Experience leading physician practice or ambulatory oncology operations.
• Experience leading multi-site, regional, or system-wide oncology programs.
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