Hiring: Proton Therapy Program Director Company: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Location: Boston, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 11:59:26 Target Skills & Keywords : Change Management, Electronic Health Records, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management About the job Required Skills: •Provide strategic and operational leadership for all aspects of the proton therapy program, overseeing program development, implementation, daily operations, and long-term growth to ensure exceptional clinical, operational, and patient care outcomes. •Ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered proton therapy services by establishing and maintaining compliance with regulatory, accreditation, quality, and safety standards while promoting evidence-based practice. •Develop, implement, and continuously optimize clinical workflows, operational processes, quality assurance programs, and performance improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, patient experience, and treatment outcomes. •Partner with physician, clinical, research, and administrative leadership across Dana-Farber, including the Jimmy Fund Clinic and Boston Children’s Hospital, to integrate proton therapy services across the oncology continuum, ensuring seamless coordination of care and alignment with institutional priorities. •Drive program growth and strategic initiatives by cultivating strong relationships with internal stakeholders, referring providers, academic partners, and external organizations while advancing innovation, research, and community engagement. •Direct financial and operational performance by developing and managing budgets, monitoring key performance indicators, optimizing resource utilization, and implementing strategies that promote fiscal stewardship and operational excellence, including the collection of data to meet the requirements of our Determination of Need (DoN). •Champion a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion while serving as an organizational leader and advocate for exceptional patient care, employee engagement, and organizational success. •Supervise staff. Hire, develop, and manage staff to achieve organizational goals. Set clear expectations, deliver feedback, and monitor performance for quality, efficiency, and compliance with policies and procedures. Mentor staff, foster career growth, and cultivate a positive and productive work environment. Qualifications: •Comprehensive knowledge of radiation oncology operations, proton therapy, clinical workflows, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and emerging technologies within an academic healthcare environment. •Demonstrated expertise in leading complex clinical programs, operational integration, and multidisciplinary initiatives from planning through implementation, optimization, and sustained performance. •Advanced knowledge of quality management, patient safety, process improvement methodologies, change management, and performance measurement to drive operational excellence and exceptional patient outcomes. •Strong strategic planning, financial management, and business acumen with the ability to develop budgets, optimize resource utilization, analyze operational and financial metrics, and support long-term program growth. •Proven ability to build collaborative partnerships and influence across multidisciplinary teams, physicians, researchers, executives, referring providers, and external stakeholders to achieve shared organizational goals. •Exceptional leadership, communication, and talent development skills with the ability to recruit, mentor, engage, and develop high-performing teams while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning. •Demonstrated capacity to navigate complex organizational environments by balancing competing priorities, exercising sound judgment, and leading organizational change with resilience, adaptability, and a focus on results. •Proficiency with electronic health records, oncology information systems, data analytics and reporting tools, project management platforms, and other technologies that support clinical operations, quality improvement, and strategic decision-making. •Bachelor’s degree in Radiation Therapy required. Master’s degree preferred. •Eight (8) years of experience working in the Radiation Oncology field with clinical and technical expertise required. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!