"Executive Administrative Director - Anesthesia"

Position Summary

The Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital is a global leader in pediatric clinical care, research, and medical education. Our mission is to provide state-of-the-art, evidence-based care while fostering an institutional culture of safety and innovation. We operate through a patient-centered, multidisciplinary framework that spans the entire continuum of care-from the world's most clinically active multidisciplinary Pain Treatment Center to our high-acuity Critical Care units. Our 42-bed intensive care complex supports a diverse range of specialties including transplantation, neurosurgery, and trauma, ensuring seamless continuity for our most vulnerable patients.

We are seeking an energetic Executive Administrative Director to lead 600+ members of our department. This role calls for an upbeat, engaged leader who prioritizes staff satisfaction while overseeing facilities planning, capital equipment, and a substantial financial portfolio. The ideal candidate will have experience collaborating with clinical staff across a large footprint and will bring strong negotiation and financial management skills. Candidates must also be skilled in strategic growth, operational scaling, and change management, with strong healthcare analytics capabilities to support data-driven decisions. A solid understanding of regulatory compliance and accreditation standards is required. Prior experience in Anesthesia is preferred but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Management, strategic development, and fiscal oversight of the Anesthesia Department as well as the Foundation
• Oversight of administrative and financial operations, including medical staff appointments; applicable budgets; billing; and compliance with hospital, state, and federal regulatory policies and procedures
• Accountability to the Chief, Vice President, and Foundation Board of Directors for business development activities, as applicable
• Partnering with the Chief and Vice President to develop, execute, and monitor strategic planning for the department/foundation and advancement of BCH corporate goals
• Working with faculty and BCH leadership on the development, implementation, and oversight of new program proposals
• Conducting staff and physician faculty meetings to disseminate information and solicit input related to policies, procedures, and day-to-day operations
• Oversight of employee payroll and benefits, as applicable
• Acting as an active liaison and coordinator with all satellite practices
• Ensuring accurate and compliant insurance billing and coding compliance related to department/foundation payors
• Serving as the lead executive in coordinating, negotiating, and collaborating with the Physician Organization
• Developing, planning, and monitoring department/foundation operating and capital budgets in collaboration with the Chief and BCH leadership
• Collaborating with the Chief and all Principal Investigators on the research mission and financial oversight of research grants and projects
• Ensuring preparation for and presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors, as well as compliance with required state and federal regulations for a 501(c)(3) organization to preserve not-for-profit designation
• Participating in hospital task forces and committees
• Jointly reporting to the Chief of Service/Foundation President and the BCH Vice President of Clinical Services

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's strongly preferred in Business, Public Health, or Health Care Administration
• Ten or more years of senior leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of health care IT systems and technology-driven workflows
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, navigate complex ethical and operational challenges, and collaborate effectively with peer leaders

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting. Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.