President and Chief Executive Officer

TO APPLY: Please email your resume and cover letter directly to Peggy Schubert (PSchubert@gpbch.org). DO NOT apply for the position via LinkedIn.

Overview: The Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health (www.gpbch.org) is a membership organization helping employers to improve the value of their health benefits expenditures, by identifying and implementing best practices to maintain employee health and productivity and ensuring that when health care is needed it is accessible, affordable, equitable, high-quality and safe. GPBCH is recognized by the US Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization.

The President and CEO provides overall direction for the organization, including setting and implementing strategy, recruiting and retaining members, fund-raising through grants, sponsorships, and donations, forging effective relationships with local and national organizations, and representing employer interests in multi-stakeholder policy and project initiatives. The position reports to the GPBCH Board of Directors and Board Chair.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise all staff (currently a Director of Operations, Director of Project Development and Communications, and Director of Population Health Initiatives)
• Manage member education agenda and recruit speakers for in-person conferences and webinars
• Lead project strategy efforts, identify grant funding opportunities and respond to requests for proposals
• Collaborate with staff to develop and maintain effective member recruitment and retention strategies
• Represent the organization in national policy and program initiatives developed by the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (nationalalliancehealth.org) the national organization representing regional coalitions including GPBCH
• Engage with other local and national organizations (e.g. American Cancer Society, Leapfrog Group, American Heart Association, Public Health agencies, etc.) to support the Coalition’s mission
• Contribute to GPBCH dissemination strategies including monthly newsletter, Action Briefs on important issues facing employers, American Journal of Managed Care communications, social media, and other efforts to build awareness
• Lead or contribute to member interest groups that focus on topics such as Employee Health & Well-being, Transparency, Obesity & Diabetes, Oncology, and Health Equity
• Ensure organizational financial performance and accurate reporting to the Board, and seek sustainable methods for maintaining long-term financial stability

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Significant knowledge of healthcare delivery system organization and management, including quality measurement and improvement, and the economics of health care
• Strong understanding of population health conceptualization, measurement, and improvement
• Executive leadership experience, preferably in a dynamic membership organization and/or non-profit organization
• Experience in guiding and empowering a skilled and dedicated professional team
• Proficiency in financial management and fiduciary responsibility
• Experience or familiarity with management of employee health benefits
• Knowledge of the Greater Philadelphia healthcare market and relationships with key stakeholders in the region
• Persuasive and passionate oral and written communication skills, including making presentations at national conferences, writing grant proposals and project reports, and contributing intellectual capital to publications
• Skill at managing multiple projects in a fast-paced setting
• A master’s degree or commensurate experience
• Residence in the Coalition’s service area of southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware
• Ability to travel to national meetings and conferences relevant to the Coalition’s mission (maximum 5% of time)

This is a full-time position, offering competitive salary, health benefits, a 401k plan, and other benefits.