Director of Operations, DAN Women and Babies Program - Regular Full-time 2026-16542 (2026-16542)

Position Overview/Lead the Future of Women’s & Neonatal Health:Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is one of Canada’s premier academic health sciences centres, fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and internationally recognized for clinical excellence, research innovation and compassionate care.The Dan Women & Babies Program is a provincial and national leader in:Comprehensive Women’s HealthSpecialized & Complex Obstetrical CareNeonatal Outcomes — including care for micro-premature infantsEach year, we deliver nearly 4,000 births, care for hundreds of high-risk pregnancies, provide thousands of outpatient visits and gynecologic procedures, and support some of the smallest and sickest babies in Ontario.The Director of Operations will report to the Executive Vice President, Chief Nursing and Health Professions Executive, and working in close partnership with the Program Chief, the Director of Operations will provide strategic and operational leadership across a large, complex clinical portfolio.This pivotal dyad leadership role provides strategic and operational leadership across a large, complex clinical portfolio, driving performance, advancing quality, and operationalizing program ambitions.Key ResponsibilitiesLead clinical and financial operations across inpatient, outpatient and NICU servicesDevelop and execute program strategy aligned with hospital prioritiesDrive quality improvement, patient safety and Accreditation readinessBuild high-performing interprofessional teamsRepresent the Program regionally and provinciallyPartner internally and externally to advance integrated models of careQualifications & SkillsYou are a senior healthcare leader who thrives in complexity and believes operational excellence enables clinical brilliance.A Master’s degree in Health Administration, Nursing or related field5–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in a complex healthcare setting (Director-level preferred)Experience in academic health sciences environmentsStrong financial and strategic acumenDemonstrated success leading change, quality improvement and system transformationExceptional communication and relationship-building skillsCollaborative, decisive, data-informed, and energized by innovation