Clinical Executive Director, Surgery Program

Clinical Executive Director, Surgery Program, Horizon Health Network 
New Brunswick, Canada 

Ready to lead transformative surgical care across an entire provincial health system? Apply today to make a meaningful impact on the lives of New Brunswickers. 

The Company 

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is the largest regional health authority in New Brunswick, providing high-quality, patient-centered care to communities across the province. Horizon is committed to innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, guided by a strong focus on quality, safety, and inclusion. With a mandate to deliver exceptional care while supporting a diverse and engaged workforce, Horizon offers leaders the opportunity to make system-wide impact while enjoying an exceptional East Coast lifestyle.

The Role 

Horizon Health Network is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and collaborative healthcare leader to serve as Clinical Executive Director, Surgery Program. Reporting to the Vice-President, Clinical Operations, and working in a dyad partnership with the Medical Executive Director, this executive role provides strategic and operational oversight for all Perioperative Services across Horizon. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an agile and experienced healthcare executive who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about advancing clinical excellence, operational performance, and patient-centered care. 

Key Areas of Leadership and Oversight 

• Strategic Planning & Performance: Lead the development and execution of the Surgery Program’s strategic and annual operational plans. Establish clear objectives and KPIs aligned to organizational priorities, and drive quality, efficiency, and performance improvement initiatives. 

• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong partnerships with regional and community stakeholders. Foster open, consistent communication with Horizon Program leaders and team members to promote collaboration, alignment, and high engagement. 

• Program Delivery, Quality & Financial Stewardship: Oversee program performance by monitoring monthly budget variances and proactively addressing financial pressures. Ensure excellence in care through the design, implementation, and evaluation of robust quality improvement processes, while driving accountability for organizational priorities and best-practice adoption. 

• Patient & Family Engagement: Champion a patient- and family‑centred approach by implementing effective mechanisms to address feedback, concerns, and inquiries. Monitor clinical outcomes and service effectiveness to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. 

• Leadership, Governance & Reporting: Provide strong leadership aligned with organizational design principles and regulatory requirements. Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and prepare high-quality reports and presentations for administrative and board committees as required. 

The Ideal Candidate 

You are a seasoned healthcare leader with a passion for building high-performing teams and delivering measurable improvements across complex clinical systems. You bring a strong combination of strategic thinking, operational expertise, and emotional intelligence, coupled with a proven ability to lead large, diverse clinical teams through change. You value collaboration, accountability, and inclusive leadership and are motivated by the opportunity to improve care delivery at scale. 

Qualifications and Experience 

While the Search Committee recognizes that no one candidate is likely to meet all qualifications in equal measure, those listed below are desirable and will be used to compare candidates. 

• Master’s degree in business administration, healthcare management, or equivalent education and experience within a regulated clinical profession 

• 8–10 years of progressive senior leadership and administrative experience within the healthcare sector 

• Clinical or management experience within perioperative or surgical service delivery environments is preferred 

• Demonstrated experience leading complex programs, large interdisciplinary teams, and system-wide initiatives 

• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, quality frameworks, and performance management 

• Advanced written and spoken English required; French language proficiency is considered a strong asset 

Skills and Attributes 

• Strategic and systems-level thinker with strong execution capability 

• Proven financial acumen, including budgeting and variance management 

• Skilled in change management, project leadership, and continuous improvement 

• Committed to inclusive leadership, professional development, and team engagement 

To Apply 

If you are interested in this opportunity, submit your full application package online by clicking 'Apply Now'. For all other inquiries, contact Michelle Doyle at mdoyle@kbrs.ca. 

Horizon Health Network is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. We will provide support and accommodations to applicants with disabilities, upon request. If you need accommodation in order to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact accommodate@kbrs.ca or communicate your needs to the recruitment professional named in the job description.