Duke University Health System Job Description: |
| Job Title: VP, IMAGING SERVICES, DUHS | Job Code: 5694 |
| FLSA: E | Pay Target: N2 |
| Date: 01/01/2026 | Supervisory Responsibility: Yes |
The Vice President, Imaging Services provides enterprise-wide strategic, operational, and financial leadership for all diagnostic and interventional imaging services across the academic medical center and its affiliated hospitals, clinics, and ambulatory sites. This executive leader is accountable for advancing clinical excellence, access, growth, quality, safety, and financial sustainability while supporting the academic, research, and teaching missions of the institution.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, Duke University Hospital, the VP partners closely with physician leaders, department chairs, hospital executives, and academic leadership to ensure imaging services are integrated, patient-centered, technologically advanced, and aligned with system strategy.
Strategic Leadership
Develop and execute a comprehensive, multi-year strategy for Imaging Services that supports clinical excellence, academic advancement, research, and system growth.
Serve as the enterprise leader for imaging strategy across inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory settings.
Partner with physician and academic leaders to advance subspecialty imaging, innovation, and research capabilities.
Clinical Operations & Quality
Provide executive oversight of all imaging modalities (e.g., diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, MRI, CT, ultrasound, mammography).
Ensure high standards of quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and accreditation across all imaging sites.
Drive continuous improvement in patient experience, access, throughput, and operational efficiency.
Financial & Business Performance
Accountable for the financial performance of the imaging service line, including operating margin, capital planning, and long-range financial forecasting.
Lead business planning for new programs, technology investments, facility expansions, and ambulatory growth.
Optimize resource utilization, productivity, and cost management while maintaining quality and access.
Physician & Academic Partnership
Collaborate closely with radiology physician leadership, department chairs, and faculty to align clinical operations with academic priorities.
Support recruitment, retention, and development of top-tier physician and administrative imaging leaders.
Enable teaching and training programs consistent with the academic mission.
People & Culture
Lead and develop a high-performing imaging leadership team across multiple sites and functions.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, diversity, equity, inclusion, and continuous learning.
Provide mentorship and succession planning for key imaging leadership roles.
Technology, Innovation & Growth
Oversee imaging technology strategy, including adoption of advanced modalities, AI-enabled tools, and digital workflow optimization.
Partner with IT, research, and innovation teams to advance imaging informatics and data-driven decision-making.
Support enterprise growth initiatives, including new facilities, joint ventures, and regional expansion.
| Education: | Master's degree required in healthcare administration, business administration, public health, or a related field. Advanced clinical degree or fellowship training in radiology or related discipline preferred. |
| Experience: | Minimum of 10 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience, including significant senior leadership responsibility in imaging or diagnostic services. Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-site imaging operations within a large health system or academic medical center. Proven track record in financial management, strategic planning, physician partnership, and operational transformation. |
| Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification: | N/A |
| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: | Deep understanding of imaging operations, technology, regulatory requirements, and reimbursement. Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and lead across clinical, academic, and administrative stakeholders. Excellent strategic, analytical, and communication skills. Demonstrated commitment to quality, safety, equity, and patient-centered care. Mission-driven leader who values academic medicine, teaching, and research. Collaborative and inclusive leadership style. Results-oriented with the ability to manage complexity and drive change at scale. |
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