Chief Clinical Services Officer in Lincoln, Nebraska at Cancer Partners of Nebraska

Executive Leadership Opportunity

At Cancer Partners of Nebraska, our mission is to provide exceptional, patient-centered cancer care through clinical excellence, innovation, research, and compassionate service. As the region's leading independent oncology provider, we are committed to advancing cancer treatment while ensuring patients have access to comprehensive, high-quality care close to home. This commitment is exemplified through the newly constructed April Sampson Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to transform the cancer care experience through integrated oncology services, advanced treatment technologies, expanded clinical research opportunities, multidisciplinary collaboration, and comprehensive support services that address the physical, emotional, and survivorship needs of patients and their families.

We are seeking a visionary and collaborative Chief Clinical Services Officer (CCSO) to join our executive leadership team. This executive leader will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of clinical services across our organization, providing strategic oversight for Radiation Oncology, Radiology, Laboratory Services, and Clinical Research Operations. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, physician partners, and senior leadership team, the CCSO will drive organizational growth, operational excellence, quality outcomes, innovation, and workforce development while supporting Cancer Partners' commitment to delivering exceptional cancer care.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for clinical services aligned with the cancer center’s mission and growth objectives
• Partner with executive leadership to expand service lines, enhance access, and support program development
• Drive integration across directly supervised service lines and collaborate with other relevant service lines to ensure seamless patient care

Operational Excellence

• Provide executive oversight for day-to-day operations of radiation oncology and ancillary departments
• Ensure efficient workflows, capacity management, and service excellence across all areas
• Standardize processes and implement best practices to improve throughput, quality, and patient experience

Clinical Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and safety standards (e.g., oncology, pharmacy, lab, research)
• Partner with clinical and physician leadership to maintain and improve quality outcomes
• Lead initiatives in patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based care delivery

Financial Stewardship

• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets for all service lines
• Drive financial performance, including cost management, productivity, and margin improvement
• Collaborate with revenue cycle leadership to optimize charge capture and reimbursement

Research & Innovation

• Oversee clinical research infrastructure, ensuring compliance, growth, and integration with clinical care
• Support expansion of trials, partnerships, and translational research initiatives
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

People Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of directors and managers
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance
• Partner with HR on workforce planning, recruitment, and retention strategies

Collaboration & Governance

• Work closely with the CEO, COO, Chief Revenue Cycle Officer, and physician leaders
• Participate in executive leadership councils and board-level reporting as needed
• Serve as a key liaison between clinical operations and ancillary services

Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree required in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, or a related healthcare field.
• Advanced clinical or administrative degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years of progressive healthcare leadership experience required.
• Minimum five (5) years of senior leadership experience overseeing multiple clinical and ancillary service lines preferred.
• Oncology leadership experience strongly preferred.