Sr Director, Medicine Service Line

Job DescriptionThe Senior Director, Medicine Service Line is responsible for the management of programmatic development for a service line within the Inova health system. Provides operational support for the service line and related programs. Responsible for monitoring and evaluating Inova's patient care processes, service line outcomes and performance, and resource management. Responsible for fiscal and budgetary goals and management of service line programs. Leads service line administrative team and ensures proper work prioritization to accomplish the mission and vision of Inova's health system and the service line.The Medicine Service Line includes divisions and sections of critical care medicine, hospital medicine , emergency medicine, palliative care and hospice , geriatrics, endocrinology, rheumatology, pulmonology, nephrology, infectious disease , dermatology , and allergy and immunology.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Growth & Program DevelopmentPartner with the service line triad and leadership team to define and execute growth priorities.Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement business and expansion plans.Identify opportunities to enhance service offerings and drive program innovation.Operational & Performance ManagementOversee day-to-day operational performance of service line programs.Monitor patient care processes, outcomes, and resource utilization to ensure high-quality, efficient delivery.Analyze operational and financial data to inform decision-making and recommend improvements.Financial OversightManage service line budgets, including annual planning and long-range financial strategy.Identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining or improving quality.Ensure programs meet fiscal targets and contribute to overall system performance.Process Improvement & InnovationApply Lean and project management methodologies to improve workflows, access, and patient outcomes.Implement best practices to continuously enhance care delivery and operational effectiveness.Stakeholder Engagement & CommunicationCollaborate with physicians, executives, and key stakeholders to align priorities and drive results.Develop tools and processes to ensure effective communication across the service line and broader system.Engage with community partners to support program growth and patient access.Leadership & GovernanceEnsure alignment of all initiatives with system-wide strategic goals.Oversee assigned programs to ensure compliance, performance, and team effectiveness.Support hiring, team development, and performance management as needed.Participate in on-call leadership rotation to address operational escalations.Minimum RequirementsBachelor's Degree7 years related professional experience2 years management experiencePreferred QualificationsMaster's DegreeExperience in a healthcare or hospital systemDemonstrated experience in contract management and negotiation, with strong financial acumenProven ability to operate effectively within highly matrixed, system-level environmentsExperience leading and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to drive resultsExcellent communication skills, with confidence in presenting work and engaging senior stakeholdersAbout UsWe are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.