City: Roanoke

Carilion Clinic has retained Kirby Partners to conduct a nationwide executive search for candidates for their Vice President/Associate Chief Information Officer.

Carilion Clinic is a tax-exempt health care organization headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia with a comprehensive network of hospitals, primary and specialty physician practices, and other complementary services that work together to provide quality care close to home for nearly 1 million Virginians and West Virginians.

Carilion Clinic has an enduring commitment to the health of its region and also seeks to advance care through medical education and research, help their community stay healthy and inspire their region to grow stronger.

Carilion Clinic Hospitals:

  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital (CRMH)
  • Carilion New River Valley Medical Center (CNRV)
  • Carilion Children’s Hospital
  • Carilion Clinic Saint Albans Hospital
  • Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital (CFMH)
  • Carilion Giles Community Hospital (CGCH)
  • Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital (CRCH)
  • Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital (CRBH)
  • Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital (CTCH)

Over the next seven years, Carilion Clinic is investing more than $1 billion in the region through expanding and modernizing its buildings. These plans include an almost-500,000 square foot expansion to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. 

Carilion Children’s Tanglewood Center opened in 2021, bringing together many pediatric specialties under one roof. With more than a dozen practices, an on-site lab, and imaging services, the center serves as a convenient one-stop shop for patients and their families, who can see multiple specialists in a single place. 

Vice President/ Associate Chief Information Officer Position Overview

The CIO at Carilion is committed to continuous service improvement and evolving IT services to meet the organization’s needs.

To achieve this, the Technology Services Group (TSG) at Carilion is moving away from the typical structure of delivering IT services.

Their structure allows the TSG operations teams to quickly respond to incidents while simultaneously enabling the delivery teams to implement projects and improve solutions.

All clinical areas are on a single instance of Epic implemented in 2007. They are currently 50% complete with the Epic Refuel program to align EHR with Epic foundation.

TSG is led by a forward-thinking senior IT leadership team who remain patient focused when delivering IT services for the organization. They currently utilize multiple service delivery techniques, methodologies and frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, ADKAR, TOGAF, ITIL, ITSM, etc.

The VP/Associate CIO will oversee the delivery and operations teams.

The VP/Associate CIO will maintain service and quality excellence while also exploring innovation to use the teams more effectively. This will include:

  • Application rationalization
  • Life-cycle management
  • Automation
  • Business engagement

The VP/Associate CIO will work closely with senior business and clinical leaders across the organization. They will represent technology services at senior management meetings and develop strong relationships with technology and operations.

This position is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader to “think outside the box” and drive technological change across the health system.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Master’s degree in health care, business, or related field required.

Experience:

  • Ten (10) years demonstrating progressively responsible IT leadership experience roles required.
  • Experience with large-scale VoIP infrastructure.
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure and strategy.
  • Leadership experience in a healthcare setting is strongly preferred.
  • Experience managing large teams.
  • Experience with Epic is strongly preferred.
  • Strong technical acumen with prior experience managing both infrastructure and applications.

Other skills:

  • Skilled in change management and the ability to work in concert with the CIO to continue to reinforce the new IT structure.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with customers.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex IT concepts to customers.
  • Proven ability to plan and execute initiatives.

Please note that Kirby Partners exclusively represents this job opportunity and all candidates will be presented through our team of executive recruiters. If you have questions about this position, please email Margaret Cowan.

Carilion Clinic has retained Kirby Partners to conduct a nationwide executive search for candidates for their VP/Associate CIO.

Carilion Clinic is a not–for–profit health care organization based in Roanoke, Virginia with a comprehensive network of hospitals, primary and specialty physician practices, and other complementary services that work together to provide quality care close to home for nearly 1 million Virginians and West Virginians.

Carilion Clinic has an enduring commitment to the health of its region and also seeks to advance care through medical education and research, help their community stay healthy, and inspire their region to grow stronger.

Carilion Clinic Hospitals:

  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital (CRMH)
  • Carilion Children’s Hospital
  • Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital (CRCH)
  • Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital (CFMH)
  • Carilion Giles Community Hospital (CGCH)
  • Carilion New River Valley Medical Center (CNRV)
  • Carilion Clinic Saint Albans Hospital
  • Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital (CRBH)
  • Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital (CTCH)

Over the next seven years, Carilion Clinic is investing more than $1 billion in the region through expanding and modernizing its buildings. These plans include an almost-500,000 square-foot expansion to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and the 77,000 square foot Carilion Children’s Tanglewood Center.

Department and VP/Associate CIO Position Overview

The CIO at Carilion is committed to continuous service improvement and evolving IT services to meet the organization’s needs.   

To achieve this, the Technology Services Group (TSG) at Carilion is moving away from the typical structure of delivering IT services. 

Their structure allows the TSG operations teams to quickly respond to incidents while simultaneously enabling the delivery teams to implement projects and improve solutions.  

All clinical areas are on a single instance of Epic implemented in 2007. They are currently 50% complete with the Epic Refuel program to align EHR with Epic foundation.

TSG is led by a forward-thinking senior IT leadership team who remain patient-focused when delivering IT services for the organization. They currently utilize multiple service delivery techniques, methodologies, and frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, ADKAR, TOGAF, ITIL, ITSM, etc.

The VP/Associate CIO will oversee the delivery and operations teams.  

The VP/Associate CIO will maintain service and quality excellence while also exploring innovation to use the teams more effectively.  This will include: 

  • Application rationalization
  • Life-cycle management
  • Automation 
  • Business engagement    

The VP/Associate CIO will work closely with senior business and clinical leaders across the organization.  They will represent technology services at senior management meetings and develop strong relationships with technology and operations. 

This position is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader to “think outside the box” and drive technological change across the health system.  

Qualifications

Education:

  • Master’s degree in health care, business or related field required

Experience:

Required

  • 10+ years demonstrating progressively responsible IT leadership experience roles 
  • Strong technical acumen with prior experience managing both infrastructure and applications
  • Experience managing large teams

Strongly Preferred

  • Experience with Epic
  • Leadership experience in a healthcare setting

Other required skills:

  • Skilled in change management and the ability to work in concert with the CIO to continue to reinforce the new IT structure
  • Ability to build strong relationships with customers
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex IT concepts to customers
  • Proven ability to plan and execute initiatives

Please note that Kirby Partners exclusively represents this job opportunity and all candidates will be presented through our team of executive recruiters. If you have questions about this position, please email Bryan Kirby.

Carilion Clinic has retained Kirby Partners to conduct a nationwide executive search for their Director of Applications position.

Carilion Clinic, a nationally recognized not-for-profit healthcare system in Roanoke, Virginia, has a comprehensive network of hospitals, primary and specialty physician practices, and other complementary services. They are continuing to evolve, developing a multi-specialty physician group, transforming primary care practices into patient-centered medical homes, implementing electronic health records system-wide, creating a robust partnership with Virginia Tech, and opening a medical school and research institute.

Key Network Indicators:

  • 13, 230 employees
  • 1,026 licensed beds, not including 60 Neonatal ICU beds
  • 50,739 admissions
  • $1.7 billion (net) total revenues
Director of Applications Position Overview:

The Director of Applications will provide overall leadership and direction on the oversight of clinical and business applications. This includes inpatient and ambulatory systems, including medical devices, as well as financial and administrative systems. The Director of Applications will manage staff of about 125 people. The Carilion Clinic SVP/CIO has a plan to build a very high performing IT organization. He has the complete support of the organization and senior leadership. The IT department is approximately 400 people. They have been an Epic client since 2007 and this April will go live with Epic 2018.

Qualifications:
  • B/S degree in computer-related field, or equivalent education and experience; Masters preferred
  • Healthcare provider experience required, preferably in a multi-hospital system
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in clinical applications preferred
  • Proven track record of being able to lead people and navigate change
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage customers, build consensus, collaborate, and relate complex topics
  • Experience with Epic preferred
For more information about the organization, position, and the community, click the “Full Profile” link (top right sidebar) or click here.

Please note that Kirby Partners exclusively represents this opportunity and all candidates will be presented through our team of executive recruiters.  If you have questions about this position, please email Bryan Kirby.

Carilion Clinic has retained Kirby Partners to conduct a nationwide executive search for their Senior Director-Solutions Delivery position.

Carilion Clinic, a nationally recognized not-for-profit healthcare system in Roanoke, Virginia, has a comprehensive network of hospitals, primary and specialty physician practices, and other complementary services. They are continuing to evolve, developing a multi-specialty physician group, transforming primary care practices into patient-centered medical homes, implementing electronic health records system-wide, creating a robust partnership with Virginia Tech, and opening a medical school and research institute.

Key Network Indicators:

  • 13,230 employees
  • 1,026 licensed beds, not including 60 Neonatal ICU beds
  • 50,739 admissions
  • $1.7 billion (net) total revenues

 

Senior Director-Solutions Delivery Position Overview:

As one of the key IT leadership positions, the Senior Director – Solutions Delivery reports to the SVP/CIO and is responsible for inpatient and ambulatory systems, including medical devices, as well as financial, and administrative applications. In addition, this position will be responsible for providing vision and leading the PMO, which uses Agile, Scrum, and Six Sigma. The Carilion Clinic SVP/CIO has a plan to build a very high performing IT organization. He has the complete support of the organization and senior leadership. The IT department is approximately 400 people. They have been an Epic client since 2007 and this April will go live with Epic 2018.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Healthcare provider experience required, preferably in a multi-hospital system
  • 10 or more years of experience with clinical applications preferred
  • Experience leading a PMO
  • Consulting background highly preferred
  • Strong management experience
  • Experience with Epic a plus
For more information about the organization, position, and the community, click the “Full Profile” link (top right sidebar) or click here.

Please note that Kirby Partners exclusively represents this opportunity and all candidates will be presented through our team of executive recruiters.  If you have questions about this position, please email Bryan Kirby.

Carilion Clinic has retained Kirby Partners to identify, qualify, and present individuals for their Chief Information Security Officer position.

As a key member of the SVP/CIO’s leadership team, the Chief Information Security Officer will have the opportunity to lead an information security team as they establish a strong security culture.

Carilion Clinic, a nationally recognized not-for-profit healthcare system in Roanoke, Virginia, serves approximately one million residents in Western Virginia through their comprehensive network of hospitals, primary and specialty physician practices and other complementary services. With 696 employed physicians representing more than 76 specialties, the healthcare system seeks to advance care through medical education and research.

Key Network Indicators:

  • $1.7 billion (net) total revenue
  • 12,800 employees
  • 1,026 licensed beds
  • 50,399 admissions
 Chief Information Security Officer position opening at Carilion Clinic

 

Chief Information Security Officer Position Description:

Carilion Clinic is hiring the organization’s first enterprise Chief Information Security Officer. The organization is looking for the CISO to provide an enterprise information security vision and grow the security environment. Carilion Clinic has a patient-focused culture; this position will work closely with research and physicians, and the Epic team. The CISO is responsible for developing long-term information security strategies including, but not limited to, network security, computer and device security as well as application and data security. The CISO leads the response to IT security incidents, serving as primary IT contact point for information security matters that require coordination within the central IT organization as well as the enterprise. The information security program is well funded with a $3M investment over the past three years and is strongly supported by senior leadership and the board of directors.

The CISO will oversee a team of eight people which includes two network security engineers and six identity and access management analysts. The CISO will oversee the coordination of IT security matters in collaboration with Carilion Clinic’s legal counsel, internal audit, compliance/risk management, and other departments as appropriate. The position will also provide specialized IT security consulting, materials, programs and analysis related to information security and IT policy. Additional duties include proactive involvement with IT risk assessments, IT security policy and research, evaluating and overseeing implementation of procedural and technical IT security measures for Carilion’s network, applications, computing systems and environments as well as mobile and clinical engineering assets.

Responsibilities
  • Lead governance processes for IT security strategies.
  • Lead strategic security planning to achieve organizational goals by prioritizing defense initiatives and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future security technologies using a risk-based assessment methodology.
  • Develop and communicate security strategies and plans to executive team, staff, partners, and stakeholders.
  • Assist with the design and implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans, procedures, audits, and enhancements.
  • Develop, implement, maintain, and oversee enforcement of policies, procedures, and associated plans for system security administration and user system access based on industry-standard best practices.
  • Define and communicate corporate plans, procedures, policies, and standards for the organization for acquiring, implementing, and operating new security systems, equipment, software, and other technologies.
  • Establish standards for the administration of all computer security systems and their corresponding or associated software, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, cryptography systems, and related software.

Upcoming projects:

  • Develop a comprehensive IT security program that includes training and awareness
  • Formalize incident response plan
  • Network segmentation
  • Centralize and streamline identity and access management process

 

Qualifications
  • Over eight years of dedicated IT security related experience
  • Expert technical understanding IT security protocols, technologies, and issues
  • CISSP or CISM
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree desired

 

For more information about the organization, position, and the community, click the “Full Profile” link (top right sidebar) or click here.

 

Carilion Clinic has retained Kirby Partners to identify, qualify and present individuals for their VP/Associate CIO Position.

 

Organization Overview

Carilion Clinic is a nationally recognized non-profit healthcare system headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia. With over 650 licensed physicians employed throughout the nine hospitals in the system, Carilion Clinic is positioned to provide quality care and services for nearly one million residents in the Western Virginia area.

 

VP/Associate CIO Position Highlights

The VP/Associate CIO will be responsible for managing IT operations which will include over 200 applications as well as technology (Network, hardware, etc.). Work with the CIO to set IT strategy, manage vendor relationships, cultivate strong relationships with end-users, implement methodology to improve efficiency and be more proactive than reactive, develop a more collaborative team and break down barriers between applications and infrastructure.

 

Carilion Clinic  has retained Kirby Partners to identify, qualify and present individuals for their Sr. Director of Solutions Delivery Position.

 

Organization Overview

Carilion Clinic is a nationally recognized non-profit healthcare system headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia. With over 650 licensed physicians employed throughout the nine hospitals in the system, Carilion Clinic is positioned to provide quality care and services for nearly one million residents in the Western Virginia area.

 

Sr. Director of Solutions Delivery Position Highlights

The Solutions Delivery Director will be highly consultative and will focus on key IT projects. The position provides overall leadership for all system integration and analyst services related to inpatient systems, including medical devices, and Carilion financial and administrative systems.