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Clinical Effectiveness Director

Corewell Health
United States, Michigan, Grand Rapids
Feb 05, 2026
About Corewell Health Our new name signals our bold commitment to health and wellness. At our core, we are here to help people be well so they can live their healthiest life possible. Through health care and health coverage, we create more value. Through compassion, collaboration, clarity, curiosity, and courage, we make anything and everything possible. Through our people, we care for the whole person with respect, dignity, and love. Everyone deserves opportunities and resources for better health. Everyone deserves our relentless pursuit to innovate and always do better. Everyone deserves to have a community be a great place to live, work, learn and play. We believe health and well-being should be within reach for all. We believe the system to support the entire health and wellness journey starts with prevention. We believe that together we will make a difference. Together, we are here to make health better for everyone. Together, we are Corewell Health. Scope of Role The Clinical Excellence Director serves as a strategic and operational dyad leader with the Vice President of Clinical Effectiveness and Pathways to advance Corewell Health's systemwide clinical standardization strategy. This role leads the implementation of disciplined, evidence-based programs that deliver the highest standard of care ensuring affordability, consistency, reliability, and equitable outcomes across all sites. The Director provides leadership for the Clinical Standardization & Pathways and Clinical Policy & Protocols teams, ensuring effective development, execution, and continuous improvement of multidisciplinary groups dedicated to clinical advancement. This role is accountable for driving systemwide standardization initiatives-including the Provider Scorecard, Care & Coverage collaboration efforts, and the clinical governance structure-to promote consistency, quality, and reliability across all sites. This leader is responsible for establishing and sustaining the infrastructure, governance, analytics, and financial frameworks necessary for ongoing improvement and measurable value, while partnering closely with key stakeholders such as Quality, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Operations, Population Health and Utilization Management to ensure alignment and impact. The role reports directly to the Vice President, Clinical Effectiveness and Pathways, with regular on-site presence required across Corewell Health delivery system locations. Essential Functions Partner with supply chain leaders to enable initiatives that address supply cost variation and drive operational efficiencies, supporting the sustainability of the health system. In partnership with the Vice President of Clinical Effectiveness and Pathways, develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive system-wide clinical excellence and standardization strategy that aligns with the organization's mission and strategic vision. Provide leadership and strategic direction to clinical excellence teams including clinical standardization & pathways, and clinical policies & protocols. Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, team engagement and high performance. Develop talent, build bench strength, and support professional development. Build strong, trusting relationships with physician and operational leaders. Support the engagement of front line clinicians to drive ownership and adoption of standardization efforts. Serve as a system champion for clinical excellence, promoting clear communication and alignment across departments. Monitor and analyze department and program metrics, as well as strategic initiatives, to ensure accurate and timely communication to stakeholders, executive leadership, and boards. Provide clear, actionable reporting that supports accountability and drives effective execution of organizational goals. Support the development and deployment of the systemwide Provider Scorecard, ensuring metrics reflect organizational priorities. Partner with Data Analytics teams to ensure integrity, accuracy, and usability of scorecard metrics. Support leaders in using data to drive improvement, accountability, and transparency. Plan, attend and contribute in recurring leadership meetings, steering committees, and cross-functional workgroups focused on advancing clinical excellence, standardization, and evidence-based practice across all care settings. Ensure meeting agendas and discussions are strategically aligned with organizational goals. Support the development and stewardship of the annual budget and resource allocation for clinical standardization initiatives, ensuring financial stewardship and value realization. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing or related field. Required Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing or related field. Preferred 7 years of relevant experience Healthcare quality program(s), clinical operations or nursing. Required 5 years of relevant experience leadership role in healthcare environment. Required Experience in execution of strategic business plans. Required Experience in facilitating effective, collaborative work teams involving individuals of diverse backgrounds. Required Experience in data sets and performing statistical analysis when needed. Required As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence. How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Corewell Health Place - 100 Corewell Drive NW - Grand Rapids Department Name QSE Clinical Effectiveness and Pathways Clinical Standardization - Corporate Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Days Worked Monday to Friday Weekend Frequency N/A CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS - Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only. Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team. You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.