Healthcare Director Jobs in Edison, NJ

A Healthcare Director is a high-level executive who oversees the overall functioning of a healthcare facility, including policy development, budgeting, personnel management, and strategic planning. They are responsible for coordinating and directing health services, ensuring patient care meets established standards and regulations, managing the facility's budget, and developing and implementing operational policies and procedures. Furthermore, they may also be involved in community outreach and public relations activities to maintain a positive image of the organization.

Important skills for a Healthcare Director include leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. They should also have a strong understanding of healthcare laws and regulations, as well as financial management skills. Often, these professionals hold a Master's degree in Health Administration or a related field, and some positions may require certification as a health executive, such as the Certified Healthcare Executive (CHE) or Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) credentials. Prior to becoming a Healthcare Director, an individual may have roles such as a Healthcare Administrator, Department Manager within a healthcare facility, or a Clinical Manager.

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Vice President, US Vaccines Contracting Strategy

  • Pfizer
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

Vice President, US Vaccines Contracting Strategy Role Summary At Pfizer, we are in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients lives. The Vice President, US Vaccines Contracting...

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Vice President of Clinical Services

  • ProSmile
  • Woodbridge, NJ (6 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (6 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary The Vice President of Clinical Services provides strategic leadership for clinical operations across ProSmile's network of affiliated dental practices....

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Medical Director, TA - Diabetes & Renal

  • Novo Nordisk
  • Plainsboro, NJ (16 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Plainsboro, NJ (16 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Operations lead Support KOL engagement o KOL and Association Engagement o Lead planning and execution of National Advisory Board meetings o Deliver clinical data and other presentations at National...

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Vice President, Head US Medical Immunology

  • Novartis
  • East Hanover, NJ (20 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • East Hanover, NJ (20 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Summary #LI-Onsite Location: The ideal location for this role is East Hanover, New Jersey site but remote work may be possible (there may be some restrictions based on legal...

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Vice President, Programs

  • Community Health Action of Staten Island
  • Staten Island, NY (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Description Community Health Action of Staten Island (CHASI) drives dramatic improvements in the health of New Yorkers by feeding people who are hungry, healing families broken apart by violence,...

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Pediatric Emergency Medicine Medical Director In Edison, NJ

  • TeamHealth
  • Edison, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Since 1967, JFK Medical Center has earned the reputation as one of New Jersey's premier health care facilities. JFK offers a complete array of advanced services including general and specialized...

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Family/Adolescent Medicine - Physician - Medical Director - Mount Sinai Adolescent School Based ...

  • Mount Sinai Health System
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

The Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center seeks a Medical Director for its School Based Health Centers. Description Job Title: Medical Director School Based Health Centers Grade: Faculty Reports...

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Field Medical Director

  • Ipsen
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (10 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (10 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Direct TA MSL initiatives across functional areas, including Medical Affairs, Medical Affairs Operations, Research & Development, Clinical Operations, V&A & Commercial Execution of the Medical Field...

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Medical Director Hospital Quality

  • Capital Health
  • Pennington, NJ (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pennington, NJ (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology....

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Associate Director, Medical Outcomes Value Liaison

  • Ferring Pharmaceuticals
  • Parsippany, NJ (23 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (23 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an...

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Medical Director, Migraine, MD

  • Pfizer
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

ROLE SUMMARY The Medical Director will provide scientific and medical expertise in migraine, contributing to the development and execution of U.S. medical strategies and tactics for the rimegepant...

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Medical Director, Migraine, non-MD

  • Pfizer
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

ROLE SUMMARY The Medical Director will provide scientific and medical expertise in migraine, contributing to the development and execution of U.S. medical strategies and tactics for the rimegepant...

Hybrid

Director of Nursing Quality, Safety & Regulatory Compliance

  • Maimonides Medical Center
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

About Us We're Maimonides Health, Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system's 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more...

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Appeals Medical Director - Oncology

  • Elevance Health
  • Iselin, NJ (5 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ (5 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

May provide clinical consultation and serve as clinical/strategic advisor to enhance clinical operations. May identify cost of care opportunities. How you make an impact: Appeal Reviews....

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Appeals Medical Director- Cardiology

  • Elevance Health
  • Iselin, NJ (5 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ (5 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

May provide clinical consultation and serve as clinical/strategic advisor to enhance clinical operations. May identify cost of care opportunities. How you make an impact: Appeal Reviews....

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Demographic Data for Edison, NJ

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Salary for Healthcare Director Jobs in Edison, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Directors in Edison, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.9%
Master's Degree
34.3%
Associate's Degree
9.0%
Doctorate Degree
7.4%
High School or GED
6.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.0%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Healthcare Directors in Edison, NJ
2-4 years
34.6%
4-6 years
34.6%
1-2 years
23.1%
6-8 years
3.8%
Less than 1 year
3.8%


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