Assistant Director, Oncology in Livingston, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Assistant Director

Location: Melchiorre Cancer Center

Department Name: Cancer Ctr-Admin

Req #: 0000261723

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $100,000.00 — $115,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Setting the Stage

At RWJBarnabas Health, exceptional cancer care requires strong leadership, seamless operations, and a team committed to delivering an outstanding experience for every patient and family. We are seeking a collaborative and results-driven Assistant Director to help lead the day-to-day operations of the Cancer Center while supporting continued growth, quality, and operational excellence.

In this role, you’ll work closely with the Director of Operations, clinical leadership, physicians, and staff to oversee administrative and operational functions while ensuring the Cancer Center remains a safe, welcoming, and patient-centered environment. If you’re an experienced healthcare leader who enjoys developing teams, improving processes, and bringing people together around a shared mission, we’d love to meet you.

A Typical Day

As the Assistant Director, you’ll partner with Cancer Center leadership to oversee daily operations and ensure teams have the resources, direction, and support needed to deliver exceptional care. Your responsibilities may include:

• Managing day-to-day Cancer Center operations in collaboration with the Director of Operations and other leadership partners
• Providing leadership and oversight to administrative and operational teams across the Cancer Center
• Managing employee performance, including coaching, feedback, recognition, corrective action, and professional development
• Evaluating workflows and implementing improvements that strengthen efficiency, quality, and the patient experience
• Allocating staff and resources based on operational needs, patient volumes, and departmental priorities
• Monitoring departmental budgets, identifying variances, and proactively managing resources within established financial guidelines
• Partnering with leadership to establish goals, priorities, and operational plans for assigned areas
• Supporting regulatory and accreditation requirements, including coordination of applicable licenses and certifications
• Promoting effective communication and collaboration among physicians, clinical teams, administrative staff, and leadership
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members
• Assisting the Director of Operations with Cancer Center initiatives, projects, and operational priorities as needed

This Role Might Be For You If...

• You are a collaborative leader who enjoys developing and motivating teams
• You can balance the needs of patients, employees, physicians, and organizational leadership
• You are comfortable making decisions and managing competing priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment
• You enjoy evaluating workflows and finding opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and service
• You understand the importance of both operational performance and fiscal responsibility
• You communicate effectively across different levels of an organization and know how to navigate challenging conversations
• You value accountability while creating an environment where employees feel supported and empowered
• You are passionate about creating an exceptional experience for patients and families navigating cancer care

To Be Considered

Qualified candidates will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related discipline
• Two (2) years of previous management experience
• Previous experience within a healthcare or patient-care setting
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated experience supervising, coaching, and developing employees
• Ability to effectively manage staffing, workflows, resources, and competing operational priorities
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage departmental resources and work within established budgetary guidelines
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts, provide constructive feedback, and maintain positive working relationships
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to complete assignments accurately and within established timelines
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, clinical teams, administrative staff, and senior leadership

Why RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, you’ll have the opportunity to lead within an environment where operational excellence directly supports exceptional patient care. As Assistant Director, you’ll help develop our teams, strengthen operations, and ensure patients and families experience compassionate, coordinated care throughout their cancer journey.