Chief Quality Officer (CQO), System Greater Los Angeles, CA Area

The Company is seeking a Chief Quality Officer to lead clinical excellence, patient safety, and high-reliability performance across a complex, multi-site healthcare system. The role sets and executes an enterprise-wide quality strategy, establishes systemwide priorities and performance targets, and advises executive leadership and the Board. Responsibilities include leading quality improvement and patient safety programs, strengthening regulatory readiness and governance, and using analytics to measure outcomes and reduce variation. The Chief Quality Officer will partner with clinical, operational, academic, and technology leaders to advance evidence-based care, continuous improvement, and a culture of transparency and learning. Candidates must hold an advanced degree, such as a PhD, MD, or MSN, and have at least 10 years of experience in healthcare quality, quality improvement, and patient safety, including five or more years in executive leadership. Certification in quality (CPHQ) is required. A master’s degree in public health, business administration, or a related field, clinical licensure, and experience in a large academic medical center are preferred. The role calls for proven executive leadership, strong analytical and communication skills, success in matrixed environments, and expertise in change management and organizational transformation.

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City of Hope