SVP, Chief Digital Officer (Sayre)

Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive digital strategy that aligns with the health systems mission, vision, and strategic plan.
• Lead digital innovation initiatives to improve patient engagement, care delivery, and operational efficiency.
• Establish a digital governance framework to ensure alignment and prioritization of digital initiatives across the enterprise.
  
  

Digital Health Transformation

• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of digital health platforms across the Guthrie Pulse center(telehealth, remote monitoring, patient portals, mobile apps, AI-driven clinical tools).
• Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to integrate digital solutions into care pathways, workflows, and population health programs.
• Ensure that digital initiatives support value-based care, quality improvement, and improved health outcomes.
• Assess and deploy AI enhanced platforms.
  
  

Technology & Data Enablement

• Ensure that technology infrastructure supports digital innovation.
• Drive the use of analytics, big data, and artificial intelligence for clinical decision support, operational optimization, and personalized medicine.
• Promote interoperability, data security, and compliance with healthcare regulations (HIPAA, HITECH, CMS, FDA).
  
  

Change Management & Culture

• Foster a culture of digital innovation and transformation throughout the organization.
• Champion user-centered design and promote clinician, staff, and patient adoption of digital solutions.
• Provide executive leadership in workforce development related to digital competencies.
  
  

Financial & Performance Management

• Develop business cases for digital initiatives, ensuring return on investment (ROI) and alignment with financial targets.
• Monitor performance metrics for digital programs, reporting results to the executive team and board of directors.
• Secure and manage partnerships with vendors, startups, and technology partners to accelerate digital transformation.
  
  

Qualifications:
Education

• Bachelors degree in computer/information science or relevant healthcare discipline
• Masters degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, Information Technology, or related field required.
• Clinical background (MD, DO, RN) preferred but not required.
  
  

Experience

• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in digital transformation, healthcare technology, or related fields.
• Proven track record of implementing enterprise-wide digital strategies in a healthcare environment.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR), digital health platforms, and emerging technologies (AI, ML, IoT, cloud).
• Demonstrated success in change management and cross-functional leadership with deployment of new technology platforms.
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic and innovative thinker with strong business acumen.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and influencing skills.
• Deep understanding of healthcare delivery models, regulatory requirements, and digital health trends.
• Data-driven decision-making and ability to translate complex technology concepts into business outcomes.
  
  

Objectives and Key Results (OKRs):

• Adoption and utilization of digital tools across clinical and operational areas.
• Improvement in patient experience and engagement metrics.
• Reduction in operational costs through digital efficiencies.
• Measurable clinical outcome improvements supported by digital initiatives.
• Achievement of ROI for major digital investments.
  
  

This position is onsite in Sayre, Pennsylvania.About Us
Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, youll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.
The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.