Current Executive Searches

Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) / American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE), Englewood, CO (www.mgma.com)

Search underway for President and CEO of this 175 staff, $26 million dollar budget organization which serves 21,500 members who lead 13,700 organizations nationwide. Founded in 1926, the MGMA is the premier membership association for professional administrators and leaders of medical group practices. The MGMA is seeking a President and CEO to provide leadership and vision to MGMA, the trade association, and American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE), the standard-setting and certification organization for group practice management professionals. The President and CEO manages the Colorado headquarters operations and executes plans and policies while reporting to two respective executive committees and boards for MGMA and ACMPE; provides strategic leadership to position the organizations as key players in the healthcare industry; represents the medical group practice profession across a spectrum of alliances; coordinates and oversees industry advocacy efforts; and represents them to state and federal regulatory agencies and legislators and other healthcare and medical organizations.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in healthcare or a related field; master’s degree preferred; a minimum of 15 years of experience in a leadership role in the healthcare community such as within hospital or medical associations/systems, key provider groups, or in the healthcare or practice arenas. Experience as a CEO with another healthcare/medical organization is preferred. Must have excellent strategic planning, fiscal management and communication skills.

Search by Pamela Kaul, Association Strategies Inc., 1111 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Apply online here  by March 15, 2011.

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U. S. Pharmacopeia, Rockville, MD (www.usp.org)

Search underway for a Vice President, Human Resources of this $120 million budget, 625 staff (including approx. 100 outside the US) non-profit public health organization, public standards–setting authority for prescription, over–the–counter medicines and other healthcare products. Headquartered in Maryland, the USP has offices in India, China, Switzerland, and Brazil. The USP is seeking a Vice President to develop strategic HR initiatives to support organizational goals; develop and execute HR policies and programs and direct all HR functions including compensation, benefits, staffing, performance management, succession planning and talent management, EEO/affirmative action, and employee relations; supervise department staff of ten and outside consultants; and advise senior leadership on HR issues and organizational development strategies. Requires a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field (Master’s degree preferred); PHR or SPHR certification preferred; and a minimum of 15 years of demonstrated senior-level experience in staff planning, development and implementation of compensation and benefit programs, organizational effectiveness strategies, leadership development and assessment methodologies, and performance management solutions. Previous global experience in a scientific, healthcare, or professional environment desired. Candidate must be a proven leader with excellent communication skills and have an ability to act as an expert advisor on professional and technical HR issues with a view toward reaching strategic decisions with diplomacy and tact.

Search by Pamela Kaul, Association Strategies Inc., 1111 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Interested candidates may apply on-line at www.assnstrategies.com

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American Institute of Architects (AIA) EVP/CEO www.aia.org
Washington DC

The American Institute of Architects, 1735 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20006. (www.aia.org) Search under way for an Executive Vice President/CEO of this $50 million budget, 185 staff, 75,000-plus member organization. Seek individual to successfully execute the AIA’s strategic plan; develop and implement annual operating plans that align with the strategic plan; build and maintain collaborative relationships with related industries, constituencies, organizations and government; facilitate opportunities for AIA leaders to act as the voice of architects in the profession; assist the Board in identifying key emerging issues and establishing future direction; and shape staff, programs and services while building on the culture of the organization. Need a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred); senior-level experience in the corporate sector or association/nonprofit sector, and/or architecture or related industry; a deep understanding of grassroots organizations, their needs and culture; experience in developing coalitions to advocate on behalf of an organization; and a track record of providing entrepreneurial leadership in a complex and visible organization. Must have demonstrated experience as consensus builder and change manager.

Resume submissions no longer being accepted for this position

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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists www.ashp.org
Bethesda, MD

Search under way for Executive Vice President/Chief Executive Officer of this professional association of hospital and health-system pharmacists with approximately 35,000 members, a $43 million budget and 186 staff. Seek individual to represent ASHP’s mission, interests and activities to the public and key stakeholders, both domestically and internationally; advocate to influence outcomes of healthcare initiatives in both private- and public-sector healthcare organizations; build effective relationships with federal regulators and agencies (e.g., CMS, FDA, JC), national quality organizations ( e.g., NQF, AHRQ), pharmacy-related organizations (e.g., ACPE, APhA, NCPDP) and international pharmacy organizations; and manage the staff and daily operations of ASHP and the ASHP Foundation. Candidates must be licensed pharmacists; a master’s or other advance degree is strongly preferred. Candidates also must have a minimum of 10 years of executive/managerial experience in and/or demonstrated knowledge of hospitals or healthcare systems or other non-profit organization; ability to build consensus among diverse constituencies; an understanding of global opportunities to advance an organization’s leadership position; and demonstrated financial acumen and management skills.

Search by Pamela Kaul, Association Strategies, Inc. 1111 North Fairfax, Alexandria, VA 22314
Email: ashp@assnstrategies.com

Resume submission by October 15, 2010

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American Association of University Women www.aauw.org
Washington DC

Search under way for Chief of Marketing and Communications for the nation’s leading organization for the advancement of advocacy, education, research and philanthropy for women and girls. This $15 million-budget, 60-staff organization seeks individual to develop and drive organization- and membership-wide marketing and communications strategies to advance its mission and enhance its profile nationally and internationally. Reports to the Executive Director/CEO and serves as a member of the executive management team. Needs a Bachelor’s degree (an advanced degree in communications, marketing, public relations or related field is desirable); at least 10 years of experience in progressively responsible senior executive-level positions in the field of public/media relations, communications and/or marketing; an established reputation and strong relationships with members of the media; experience in or understanding of membership organizations and/or a nonprofit association environment; and a demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the mission of the organization.

Search by Association Strategies Inc., 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
Email: aauw@assnstrategies.com

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The Society of Chest Pain Centers (www.scpcp.org)
Columbus, OH

Search underway for Chief Executive Officer of this non-profit international medical society founded in 1998 with a $4 million operating budget, 27 staff, 604 accredited chest pain center hospitals and 19 accredited Heart Failure hospitals. The Society’s mission is to eliminate heart disease as the number one cause of death worldwide. The SCPC is seeking an executive to manage fiscal operations of the Society and its assets; implement strategic planning efforts consistent with the Society’s mission; manage staff, including two direct reports; build organization culture; oversee fundraising; and foster partnerships with other organizations and other strategic partners. Requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred); a minimum of 7-10 years in a senior leadership position with a healthcare or medical society; excellent leadership; communication skills; relationship building; financial management skills; and demonstrated experience as an effective representative of an organization.

Search by Pamela Kaul, Association Strategies, Inc., 1111 North Fairfax, Alexandria, VA 22314 www.assnstrategies.com  Replies via email to: scpc@assnstrategies.com

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California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (www.camft.org)
San Diego, CA.

Search under way for an Executive Director to lead this independent professional organization representing the interests of licensed marriage and family therapists. CAMFT has 30,000 individual members, 29 local chapters, an operating budget of $4 million, and a staff of 18. It is dedicated to advancing the profession as an art and a science, to maintaining high standards of professional ethics, to upholding the qualifications for the profession and to expanding the recognition and awareness of the profession. CAMFT provides support to chapters, holds an annual conference, conducts professional development seminars which offer continuing education (CE) credits, supports a mentor-mentee program, and offers educational scholarships. Executive Director manages daily operations of the Association and Foundation; coordinates and oversees industry advocacy efforts; represents them to state and federal regulatory agencies and legislators; manages the CAMFT-PAC; fosters alliances and collaboration with other state organizations of mutual interests; and serves as editor of and oversees the development of The Therapist, including writing, editing, and approving articles that are used in the publication. Need a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred); a minimum of 7-10 years senior-level experience in the association/nonprofit sector; prior experience or working knowledge of federal and state legislative affairs; and an ability to build consensus. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential; person must have exceptional writing skills and an ability to read, understand, and articulate complex laws. An understanding of the social and behavioral sciences is considered an asset.

Search by Pamela Kaul, Association Strategies, Inc., 1111 North Fairfax, Alexandria, VA 22314 www.assnstrategies.com Replies via email to: camft@assnstrategies.com

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