Exeter Hospital- Clinical Manager, Medical Oncology

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

At Exeter Hospital’s Michael & Jeanne Falzone Center for Cancer Care, we are committed to providing exceptional, patient-centered cancer care through a highly collaborative team of oncology professionals. In partnership with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), we deliver comprehensive inpatient and outpatient oncology services, ensuring patients have seamless access to advanced treatments, specialized expertise, clinical research, and supportive care throughout every stage of their cancer journey.

Accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, our Center for Cancer Care upholds the highest standards of quality, safety, and patient outcomes while fostering a compassionate and supportive environment for patients, families, and staff.

Job Description:

The Senior Clinical Director of the Cancer Center provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for oncology services including medical, radiation and infusion across the continuum of care. This role ensures the delivery high-quality, patient-centered, safe and efficient oncology care aligned with organizational goals, accreditation standards and regulatory requirements. This individual will serve as a key leader in driving clinical excellence, program growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership and Program Development

• •Develop and execute the strategic vision for cancer services aligned with system priorities.
• •Lead growth initiatives, including service line expansion, outreach programs, and partnerships.
• •Identify emerging trends in oncology care and integrate evidence-based innovations.
• •Collaborate with physician leadership to enhance clinical service lines (medical, surgical, radiation oncology)

Operational Oversight

• •Direct daily operations across the Cancer Center, including infusion, medical and radiation oncology, navigation, and supportive services.
• •Ensure efficient patient flow, access to care, and high patient satisfaction.
• •Optimize productivity, staffing models, and resource utilization.
• •Leads process improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies.

Clinical Excellence and Quality

• •Ensure adherence to clinical standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements (e.g., DNV, CoC, NAPBC)
• •Monitor and improve clinical outcomes, patient safety indicators, and quality metrics.
• •Promote evidence-based practice and standardization of care pathways.
• •Drive accreditation readiness and maintenance for oncology programs.

Financial Management

• •Develop and manage operating and capital budgets.
• •Drive financial performance, including revenue cycle optimization and cost containment strategies.
• •Analyze financial and operational data to inform decision-making and performance improvement.

Leadership and Talent Development

• •Provide leadership, mentoring, and accountability for multidisciplinary teams.
• •Foster a culture of engagement, collaboration, and professional growth.
• •Lead workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and succession planning.
• •Promote shared governance and interdisciplinary teamwork.

Patient Experience and Community Engagement

• •Champion a patient-centered approach, ensuring compassionate and culturally competent care.
• •Enhance patient experience outcomes and engagement.
• •Builds relationships with community partners and promote cancer prevention and education initiatives.

Qualifications:

Education

Master’s degree required (Nursing, Healthcare Administrations, Business Administration, Public Health or related field)

Licensure and Certification

• •Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Provider (NP) state of NH
• •Oncology Certification (OCN, AOCN, AOCNP, etc.)
• •Leadership certification (NEA-BC, FACHE, or equivalent)

Experience

• •Minimum 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in oncology services
• •Demonstrated success managing complex healthcare operations and multidisciplinary teams
• •Experience in academic , community, or integrated health system cancer programs preferred
• •Proven track record in program growth, quality improvement, and financial management

Pay Range:

$77,230.00 USD - $139,361.00 USD

The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

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