Executive Director – Quality and Safety

Beth Israel Lahey Health

Executive Director leading quality and safety initiatives across Beverly, Addison Gilbert, and Anna Jaques Hospitals. Driving performance and championing a culture of safety and excellence in healthcare.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeBeverly • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $187,200 - $228,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape quality, safety, and patient experience strategy across multiple hospitals
Influence executive decision-making and system-wide priorities
Drive measurable improvements in clinical outcomes, safety, and equity
Oversee and align all aspects of quality improvement & performance programs
Mentor multidisciplinary teams and site-based leaders
Partner with executive leadership (CMO, CNO, COO, CFO, HR)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree (Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Nursing, Business, or related field)
5+ years in senior healthcare leadership focused on quality & safety
Deep expertise in regulatory standards & accreditation requirements
Proven success driving quality improvement and cultural change
Strong executive presence, communication, and collaboration skills
Data-driven decision-making and operational leadership experience
Relevant certifications (CPHQ, CPPS) preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Competitive compensation and benefits
Continuous learning and growth opportunities
A sense of belonging

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Hard Skills & Tools

quality improvementperformance programsregulatory standardsaccreditation requirementsdata-driven decision-makingoperational leadership

Soft Skills

executive presencecommunicationcollaborationmentoringinfluencingcultural change

Certifications

CPHQCPPS