Chief Innovations Officer, PHC

TITLE: Chief Innovations Officer

DIVISION: Physicians for a Healthy California (PHC)

REPORTS TO: PHC President & CEO

OFFICE LOCATION: Sacramento

EXEMPTION STATUS: Exempt

SALARY RANGE: $125,000 to $150,000

POSITION SUMMARY: This position advances PHC's evolution as a workforce innovation leader by identifying high-leverage opportunities in physician workforce development, designing evidence-based solutions, building strategic partnerships, and positioning PHC as a backbone organization. This role bridges policy, innovation, and implementation – translating urgent workforce challenges into practical, scalable solutions while building PHC's market position as essential to California's workforce infrastructure.

WORKFORCE DESIGN & SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT

• Develop workforce strategies addressing statewide physician shortages, training capacity, equity barriers, and emerging challenges
• Conduct regular environmental scanning and opportunity analysis
• Develop strategic recommendations for new services, partnerships, and market opportunities
• Develop service offerings, pricing models, and go-to-market strategies
• Create implementation of roadmaps and success metrics
• Lead special projects and strategic initiatives from concept development through implementation

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & REVENUE GROWTH

• Lead business development efforts with health systems, government agencies, philanthropies, academic institutions, and other organizations invested in health equity.
• Support PHC evolution toward a sustainable, diversified business model
• Identify, cultivate, and pursue new funding opportunities, strategic partnerships, and revenue-generating initiatives
• Develop proposals, concept papers, business plans, research, and funding requests

PARTNERSHIP BUILDING & STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

• Build partnerships that expand PHC's reach and influence
• Identify and cultivate relationships with strategic partners across sectors
• Develop joint value propositions and partnership agreements
• Support CMA collaboration on physician workforce policy and budget advocacy
• Convene and facilitate collaboration among diverse stakeholders

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, public health, English, or equivalent
• 10+ years healthcare leadership, policy, or strategy experience
• Demonstrated success developing and launching new programs or services
• Deep understanding of California healthcare and policy landscape
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Understanding of California healthcare landscape and policy environment

Preferred

• MBA, MPA, or equivalent advanced degree
• Experience in nonprofit management or social impact organizations
• Track record of successful partnerships and coalition building
• Experience with GME, medical education, or physician training

(This job description reflects the general level and nature of the job. It is not intended to be all inclusive.)

To learn more about the Physicians for a Healthy California, please visit our website at www.phcdocs.org.

PHC is an equal opportunity employer.