Vice President of Safety & Regulatory Affairs - Confidential : Job Details

Vice President of Safety & Regulatory Affairs

About the Company

Esteemed integrated healthcare system

IndustryHospital & Health Care

TypeNon Profit

Founded1873

Employees10,001+

Categories

• Delivery
• Fitness
• Health Care
• Hospital
• Medical Device
• Staffing Agency
• Health & Wellness
• Medicine
• Healthcare
• Hospitals & Clinics

Specialties

• bh serves as a regional resource for specialty medical care and research and while providing comprehensive primary medical services to the community.
• level 1 trauma center
• magnet® designation
• regional campus of the university of massachusetts chan medical school
• and beacon award - gold

Business Classifications

• B2C

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Safety and Regulatory Affairs to lead its enterprise-wide strategies in patient safety and regulatory compliance. This senior executive will be responsible for developing and sustaining a high-reliability culture that prioritizes the safety of patients, staff, and visitors. Key responsibilities include overseeing the hospital's patient safety program, incident management, risk mitigation, and policy development to reduce harm. The VP will also direct the development and implementation of a system-wide accreditation program to ensure continuous compliance with all federal and state regulatory standards. The successful candidate will be a champion of a Just Culture environment, engage in safety culture development, and drive the organization's transformation into a High Reliability Organization. They will be expected to lead a multidisciplinary team, foster collaboration across departments, and support the recruitment and retention of high-performing team members. The role requires a Master's degree in a related field, a minimum of 10 years of healthcare experience, and at least 5 years in a leadership role related to patient safety or risk management. Strong knowledge of hospital operations, clinical workflows, and safety science principles is essential, as is familiarity with regulatory standards from relevant agencies. Clinical licensure and professional certifications in healthcare risk management or patient safety are highly preferred.

Hiring Manager TitleChief Medical Officer

Travel PercentLess than 10%

Functions

• Medical Care/Hospital Administration