Executive Director, Quality and Safety

Executive Director, Quality & Safety

📍 Beverly, Addison Gilbert & Anna Jaques Hospitals

Lead Quality. Elevate Safety. Transform Care.

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a dynamic Executive Director of Quality & Safety to lead enterprise-wide efforts across Beverly, Addison Gilbert, and Anna Jaques Hospitals.

Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, you will shape strategy, drive performance, and champion a culture where quality outcomes and patient safety are always first.

Why This Role Matters

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to:

• 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
• Lead teams committed to excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement

What You’ll Lead

You will oversee and align all aspects of:

• Quality Improvement & Performance Programs
• Patient Safety & Risk Management
• Regulatory & Accreditation Compliance
• Patient Experience & Grievance Processes
• Data, Reporting & Executive Communication

Key Priorities

• Advance patient-centered, high-quality care
• Strengthen a culture of safety and transparency
• Drive data-informed decision making
• Ensure regulatory compliance across all sites
• Partner with executive and clinical leadership to deliver results

Core Responsibilities

✔ Set strategic direction for quality & safety initiatives across all hospitals
✔ Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams and site-based leaders
✔ Partner with executive leadership (CMO, CNO, COO, CFO, HR)
✔ Oversee reporting to Medical Executive Committees & Boards
✔ Drive continuous improvement and clinical performance outcomes
✔ Strengthen safety programs, including sentinel event review & risk mitigation
✔ Advance health equity and patient experience initiatives

What You Bring

• 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

Reporting Structure

Reports directly to the Chief Medical Officer
Partners closely with:

• Hospital Presidents
• Patient Safety Officer
• Executive Leadership Team
• Clinical & Nursing Leadership

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Lead meaningful change across a multi-hospital system
• Collaborate with engaged, mission-driven leadership
• Influence patient outcomes at scale
• Be part of a culture grounded in integrity, compassion, and excellence

If you’re a strategic leader passionate about quality, safety, and transformation in healthcare, we invite you to make an impact where it matters most.