About this role
Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.
Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families.
We have also created Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation’s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children’s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children’s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.
To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.
Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
At Texas Children’s, our HEART values—Humility, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Trust—guide everything we do as we work to create a healthier future for children and families.
We are seeking a visionary and collaborative Vice President, Kinder Children’s Cancer Center (KCCC) to provide strategic, operational, and academic leadership for the joint venture between Texas Children’s Hospital and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
In partnership with the KCCC Physician Leader, this executive will advance the Center’s strategic vision, strengthen operational performance, and foster collaboration across clinical care, research, education, and philanthropy. The Vice President will play a pivotal role in positioning KCCC as a nationally recognized destination for pediatric hematology and oncology care, research, and discovery.
Strategic Leadership & Joint Venture Collaboration
- Lead the development and execution of KCCC’s long-term strategic vision, goals, and priorities in partnership with the KCCC Physician Leader, Board, and member institutions.
- Serve as a key executive liaison between Texas Children’s and MD Anderson, ensuring alignment across clinical, operational, research, and academic initiatives.
- Advance strategic partnerships and initiatives that strengthen KCCC’s national reputation and long-term growth.
Operational & Financial Leadership
- Provide executive oversight of operational planning, budget development, financial performance, and resource stewardship.
- Partner with clinical and physician leadership to advance patient access, care coordination, quality, safety, and operational excellence.
- Develop integrated operational frameworks, performance measures, and accountability structures across partner institutions.
- Lead strategic facilities and infrastructure planning, including the design, development, and operational transition of the new KCCC facility, in collaboration with institutional and clinical leadership.
- Ensure compliance with institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and joint venture agreements.
Patient Experience, Quality & Innovation
- Champion initiatives that enhance the patient and family experience, improve access to care, and support high-quality clinical outcomes.
- Collaborate with clinical leadership to advance quality improvement, patient safety, and continuous operational improvement.
- Support innovative care models and programs that address the evolving needs of pediatric hematology and oncology patients and families.
Academic, Research & External Partnerships
- Partner with physician and academic leadership to advance integrated research, education, and academic programs across both institutions.
- Collaborate with philanthropy, marketing, and communications teams to strengthen donor engagement, external partnerships, and KCCC’s brand.
- In partnership with the KCCC Physician Leader, provide strategic and operational performance updates to the KCCC Board.
Executive Leadership & Organizational Development
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with executive, physician, academic, and operational stakeholders across both institutions.
- Lead organizational change, develop high-performing teams, and foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Education
- Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field required
- Doctoral degree preferred
Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in a healthcare system.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in academic medicine, cancer care, or a complex healthcare system.