Executive Director, Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Safety Center (RMPDC)

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Job Summary

Denver Health Medical Center is recruiting for a physician Executive Director of our Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Safety Center. This position leads and oversees all aspects of the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center (RMPDC). Facilitates high-quality, cost-effective patient care related to RMPDC's toxicology and poison control functions for the region, including optimization of the care model, preventative care and disease management, patient satisfaction, and patient safety. Oversees and directs RMPDC's research, teaching, and innovation efforts as an international center for toxicology and drug safety investigation and monitoring. Participates as a member of the Executive Staff team at Denver Health in setting and driving strategy and advancing the organization's vision to be the most trusted healthcare provider in Colorado.

Essential Functions

Operational Leadership (20%)

• Provide executive oversight and strategic direction for all RMPDC programs and services to ensure alignment with Denver Health priorities and public health policy.
• Ensure program quality, clinical integrity, and operational excellence across consultative, clinical, and administrative functions.
• Serve as the principal physician leader on all matters requiring medical and policy input.

Strategic Partnerships & Representation (20%)

• Lead data-driven decision making through analysis of RMPDC service outcomes and performance metrics.
• Represent RMPDC at local, state and federal levels to influence policy and strengthen partnerships.
• Oversee the development of technical, professional, and administrative reports to support transparency and accountability.

Financial Stewardship (10%)

• Develop and manage the RMPDC operating budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with strategic goals.
• Assess and allocate resources to meet current and emerging program needs.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to sustain and expand RMPDC services.

Strategic Planning & Policy (15%)

• Define and execute long-term strategies that align RMPDC operations with Denver Health's mission and community needs.
• Direct policy development and review to ensure compliance, efficiency and innovation in service delivery.

Quality, Engagement & Community Alignment (10%)

• Oversee quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives that enhance patient and community outcomes.
• Foster collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen public health engagement and responsiveness.
• Promote a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement.

Learning, Innovation & Research (10%)

• Monitor emerging trends to anticipate workforce and competency needs among RMPDC staff.
• Champion continuous learning, research excellence and the adoption of evidence-based practices in the field.
• Drive organizational change using Lean and performance improvement methodologies.

Talent Leadership & Development (15%)

• Lead, mentor, and develop RMPDC leadership and staff to build a high-performing, engaged team.
• Foster innovation, accountability and succession readiness across all levels.
• Oversee training and development for professional and clinical trainees.

Education:

• Doctoral Degree Required (MD/DO)

Work Experience:

• 7-9 years
• Typically, eight years as Director of complex organization units; experience needed in complex medical call centers required.

Licenses:

• MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Communication skills to interact effectively with Denver Health's current service/client base, prospective customers, and all levels of Denver Health management
• The ability to understand and apply financial analyses including forecasting, assist exploring strategic options and develop creative solutions to complex government and business issues.
• The ability to interpret and analyze financial and statistical information
• The ability to systematically gather information from a variety of sources, analyze information, identify implications of data, draw appropriate conclusions, generate viable alternative solutions to a question or problem and evaluate the consequences of choosing each alternative.
• Knowledge in the practice of medicine in the general field of toxicology/pharmacology, or emergency medicine.
• Knowledge in the principles, practices and methodologies applicable to the delivery of toxicology care and services.
• Knowledge of training practices and procedures used in teaching medicine to varying professional levels of medical trainees.

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Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.