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The President of VCU Medical Center, reporting to the SVP of VCU Health Sciences and CEO of VCU Health System Authority, serves as the senior executive officer for the medical center, providing visionary leadership and strategic direction to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centered clinical services. This role encompasses oversight of all operational aspects of the medical center and its related facilities, aligning them with the mission and values of the VCU Health System. The President is responsible for fostering a culture of excellence in quality and safety, with direct reports including the Chief Quality and Safety Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Vice President of Risk Management & Patient-Centered Services, Vice President of Transplant Services, Vice President of Care Continuum, Chief Pharmacy Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Nursing Officer.

The successful President finds a balance in managing the day-to-day operations while leading strategic development initiatives required for the hospital’s long-term success. At the same time, this leader plans, organizes, directs, and manages facility operations, oversees a leadership team, and develops, revises, and implements appropriate policies and procedures. In addition, this leader actively manages the financial performance and forecasts of the Medical Center to advance the VCU Health System’s financial goals.

This executive works directly with Medical Center staff and VCU Health System’s Senior Leadership Team in the strategic development and execution of excellent clinical services and human capital strategies, to position and sustain VCU Medical Center’s key role as one of the mid-Atlantic’s leading providers of tertiary care and specialty services, as well as safety net care to the citizens of the metro Richmond region and the Commonwealth of Virginia. As the hub for delivery of inpatient services within the VCU Health System, the Medical Center also plays a key role in VCU’s education, research, and service missions.

Finally, this individual is responsible for ensuring that the medical center treats its patients, guests, staff, faculty, trainees, and contractors in a manner that is consistent with VCU Health System’s values and complies with all relevant state and federal regulations.

This is a Board of Directors-reviewed position.

Employment Qualifications

Required Education:

Graduate degree from an accredited college or university in Health Care, Business, Public Health Administration, or related field.

Licensure/Certification Required:

This is a non-tenured, executive level administrative appointment within the respective departments. The incumbent may be eligible for a corresponding faculty appointment in the relevant VCU School.

Licensure/Certification Preferred:

American College of Health Care Executives, FACHE credential preferred

Minimum Qualifications

Years and Type of Required Experience

• Minimum of ten (10) years of senior leadership experience in operations within a large, complex hospital setting with at least three of these (3) years within an Academic Medical System.
• Proven track record in senior or executive-level hospital management.
• Strong financial acumen, including expertise in reimbursement, managed care, and financial stewardship.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and inspire high-performing teams, balancing workforce optimization with financial sustainability and organizational growth.
• Commitment to a collaborative, participatory management style that fosters a team-oriented model of care.
• Exceptional leadership in driving change, with expertise in continuous quality improvement and fostering professional development.
• Proven ability to make strategic, high-stakes decisions and communicate effectively in challenging and high-pressure environments.
• Unwavering integrity and a strong ethical foundation.
• Deep understanding of High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles and their application in healthcare.
• Experience implementing and advancing value-based care models.
• Leadership experience in academic healthcare, including roles within an academic medical center or health system.
• Prior experience overseeing or supporting graduate education programs in medicine, nursing, and other health professions.
• Experience working in a research-intensive healthcare environment, integrating clinical research with patient care.