What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Medical Director position at HealthSearch Group?
A large, complex healthcare organization in the New York metropolitan area is seeking a seasoned physician leader to oversee key medical management functions, guide strategic initiatives, and support utilization and clinical decision-making across multiple lines of business.
This highly confidential executive search is ideal for a forward-thinking physician with deep managed care expertise and a passion for building data-driven, high-performing clinical programs.
🌟 About the Role (High-Level Overview)
This senior medical executive will play a central role in shaping medical policy, supporting clinical operations, and strengthening the alignment between quality, utilization management, regulatory affairs, and organizational strategy.
The role oversees a team of medical directors and collaborates closely with cross-functional leaders on initiatives that impact member care, operational performance, and compliance.
This is a non-clinical, strategic leadership role with significant visibility and succession potential.
🧭 Key Focus Areas (Generalized & Vague for Confidentiality)
- Provide leadership and oversight for medical management functions
- Guide utilization review strategy and ensure appropriate, high-quality care delivery
- Support clinical decision-making processes and medical necessity determinations
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on policy development
- Apply health informatics and analytics to drive program improvement
- Contribute to planning, regulatory readiness, and organizational growth initiatives
- Represent the organization in select professional or regulatory settings
- Lead and mentor a team of medical directors
🎓 Ideal Background
- Physician (MD or DO) with board certification
- Experience in medical leadership within a managed care or health plan environment
- Depth of knowledge in utilization management, quality, and regulatory compliance
- Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data and informatics
- Understanding of New York healthcare regulations (preferred)
- Collaborative leadership style and ability to influence across departments
💼 Compensation
Highly competitive executive compensation package, inclusive of strong retirement benefits.
If you are an innovative medical leader seeking a strategic, systems-level role within a large healthcare organization, this opportunity offers both influence and long-term growth potential.
👉 Inquiries and applications are welcomed confidentially.