Program Director

Your future role at a glance

Location: Remote with travel 

Department: Quality

Schedule: Full-time

Salary: $105,830.21 - $147,521.09 per year 

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Lead evidence-based practice (EBP) initiatives by designing, implementing, and evaluating clinical programs focused on hypertension and medication management, ensuring sustainable adoption across the organization.
• Partner with clinical, operational, and national leaders to drive strategic alignment, facilitate implementation, and support decision-making that advances quality patient care.
• Oversee program performance and continuous improvement by leveraging data analytics, measuring outcomes, tracking progress, and implementing corrective actions to achieve long-term success.
• Manage program operations and resources by directing project lifecycles, coordinating cross-functional teams, overseeing budgets, and ensuring successful execution of strategic initiatives.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• None Required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experiencerequired, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor'sdegree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those yearsbeing in leadership/management.

What additional requirements you'll need

• Background in Pharmacy or Nursing highly preferred
• Proven track record in leading larg-scale clinical implementations
• Exceptional relationship-building skills to navigate national and local stakeholder landscapes
• Mastery of project management tools and budgetary oversight

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.