Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham (MGB) is a world-renowned, not-for-profit health system dedicated to advancing patient care, research, education, and community service. Anchored by Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we are redefining the future of care through innovation and system-wide integration.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
7+ years of progressive leadership experience, ideally in academic medicine or a complex health system
Leadership Profile
Proven ability to lead in a highly matrixed, multi-entity environment
Strong strategic, financial, and operational acumen
Track record of delivering results in data-driven environments
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
Experience leading large, complex teams through change and integration efforts
Core Strengths
Strategic thinker with strong execution focus
Comfortable navigating complexity and ambiguity
Skilled in project management, program development, and process improvement
High level of judgment, discretion, and integrity
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Position Overview
The Sr. Administrative Director is the senior administrative leader responsible for the Division’s overall performance, strategic direction, and operational excellence across BWH, MGH, their physician organizations, and affiliated sites.
Reporting jointly to Department of Medicine leadership and the Division Chief, the Sr. Administrative Director will:
• Lead financial, operational, and administrative performance
• Serve as a key partner to executive leadership
• Play a central role in integrating the Division across AMCs into a unified model
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Integration
• Partner with the Division Chief and executive leadership to define and execute a multi-year strategy
• Lead efforts to integrate operations, structures, and teams across BWH and MGH
• Identify and advance growth opportunities, partnerships, and new programs
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, including the DOM Chair and AMC executives
Operations & Clinical Management
• Oversee performance of ICU, pulmonary specialty, consult, and procedural services
• Drive access, capacity management, and care delivery optimization
• Lead initiatives focused on quality, patient experience, and cost efficiency
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and institutional standards
Research & Education Administration
• Provide administrative leadership for a large, complex research portfolio
• Support grant development, funding strategies, and regulatory compliance (IRB, NIH, etc.)
• Oversee operations of the fellowship and education programs, ensuring accreditation and financial stewardship
Financial Leadership
• Own full financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation
• Manage complex funding streams across clinical, research, and education missions
• Develop strategies for growth, cost containment, and financial sustainability
• Partner on faculty compensation planning and financial modeling
People & Organizational Leadership
• Lead and develop a large, distributed administrative team
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Partner with HR on talent management, workforce planning, and employee relations
• Champion a high-performing, inclusive, and supportive environment
This is an opportunity to:
Lead at scale across two of the nation’s leading academic medical centers
Shape the future of a high-impact, growth-oriented clinical division
Drive meaningful change in clinical care, research, and education
Partner directly with executive leadership on enterprise priorities
Remote Type
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Pay Range
$124,342.40 - $180,897.60/Annual
Grade
9
EEO Statement:
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.