Executive Director


EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

CAROL MILGARD BREAST CENTER

Tacoma, Washington

 Faubion Associates has been retained by three leading Pacific Northwest healthcare organizations to conduct a search for an Executive Director of the Carol Milgard Health Center.  Franciscan Health System, MultiCare Health System and TRA Medical Imaging have announced the creation of a new state-of-the-art breast center to benefit the residents of Pierce County and the entire Puget Sound region.  They are joined by the Gary E. Milgard Family Foundation, a Tacoma-based private philanthropic organization, which has committed $5 million towards the development of the center.

 The three largest providers of breast imaging services in the area are pooling their resources and enthusiastically collaborating on the creation of this state-of-the-art facility which will be dedicated to offering the highest quality diagnostic care, while significantly reducing the time from screening to diagnosis.  The $16 million, not-for-profit Carol Milgard Breast Center will open in Tacoma during the first quarter of 2009.    

 The Executive Director will report to the Carol Milgard Breast Center Board of Directors and the Operations Steering Committee.  The position will focus on the continued development and execution of the Center’s vision of providing superior breast health screening and diagnostic services to members of the community.  This individual will be serve as the Senior Project Manager during the initial planning and construction of the facility and will become the public spokesperson for the Center’s activities in multiple public forums including community events, clinical meetings, national arenas and anticipated fund-raising activities.

 The Executive will possess a minimum of seven-years of successful, senior-level, operational and strategic management experience within a complex ambulatory care environment.  The individual will possess a demonstrated track record in translating vision and mission into operating goals and achievement of strategic objectives. Serious candidates will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the current principles, techniques and procedures related to ambulatory healthcare operations, marketing, business development and fund-raising.

 A Bachelor of Arts/Sciences Degree, is required. A Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Healthcare Administration (MHA), or Public Health Administration (MPH), is strongly preferred. Previous Executive Director experience within an ambulatory setting is desired, although not required.  

If you are aware of any individuals who meet these specifications and might be interested in discussing this opportunity, please suggest they contact Faubion Associates Retained Search at (818) 551-9280 or faubionassociates@msn.com for additional information.