Executive Director, Medical Affairs

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Are you a visionary healthcare leader ready to drive transformation in one of Canada’s most community-connected healthcare systems? Health PEI is seeking a bold, collaborative, and forward-thinking individual to serve as its next Executive Director of Medical Affairs — a pivotal role that will shape the future of care delivery across Prince Edward Island.

The Company

Health PEI is the province’s integrated health authority, responsible for delivering safe, high‑quality care to Islanders. Guided by a commitment to transparency, collaboration, and innovation, Health PEI works closely with government, community partners, and healthcare professionals to strengthen the system and improve outcomes for all residents. We operate 7 acute care hospitals, 9 long-term care facilities, and 17 patient medical homes, supported by a team of over 7,000 professionals across more than 400 roles.

The Role

As Executive Director of Medical Affairs, you will provide strategic leadership and clinical oversight across Health PEI’s medical programs and services. This position demands a leader who can balance long‑term system transformation with urgent operational priorities. You will champion clinical governance, physician engagement, and performance management while advancing integrated care models and system sustainability. The successful candidate can adapt quickly, navigate complexity, and manage change. This role combines strategic vision with hands‑on execution, requiring expertise in legislation, governance, and compliance alongside operational leadership.

Key Areas of Leadership and Oversight

  • Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement: Drive standards of care, manage quality investigations, and embed accountability frameworks that safeguard patient safety and organizational reputation.
  • Physician Workforce & Performance: Oversee post‑recruitment management of physicians, performance arrangements, and prescriptive processes. Strengthen recruitment and retention strategies in close partnership with system leaders.
  • Governance, Legislation & Compliance: Interpret and apply health legislation, regulatory requirements, and governance frameworks. Ensure adherence to ethical standards and system‑wide policies.
  • Strategic Planning & Operational Excellence: Align divisional programs with Health PEI priorities, optimize workflows, and deliver results in a 24/7, multi‑site environment. Leverage analytics and performance measurement to drive decision‑making and continuous improvement.
  • Relationship management: Build trusted partnerships with government, regulatory bodies, professional groups, unions, and clinical leaders to advance system priorities.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a strategic leader with legal and policy expertise, combined with hands‑on leadership experience in complex health systems. You thrive in high‑stakes environments and are comfortable with ambiguity. You balance transformation with immediate operational priorities and build trust across medical, administrative, and government partners.

Qualifications and Experience

While the Search Committee recognizes that no one candidate is likely to meet all qualifications in equal measure, those listed below are desirable and will be used to compare candidates.

  • Bachelor’s degree in communication, Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field.
  • Master’s degree in communication, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Business, or a related field is an asset.
  • Extensive senior leadership experience in complex public or NFP healthcare systems or service delivery organizations.
  • Extensive experience in strategic planning, development, implementation, and execution.
  • Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, policies, and best practices, or relevant experience in a highly regulated, 24/7 environment within a complex, multi-site organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and financial performance
  • Extensive experience representing the organization in provincial and national settings, including media, forums, and legislative appearances.
  • Extensive experience in Board-governed organizations, supporting Boards and Board committees.
  • Extensive experience in managing strategic initiatives and delivering services or programs to clients and/or the public, with a preference for experience in health or social program delivery.
  • Experience collaborating with government and non-government agencies, professional groups, unions, and other stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated skill in establishing relationships and partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders
  • Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, leadership, conflict resolution, and collaborative skills, with the ability to plan and think strategically.
  • Proficiency in various computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Other Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated leadership abilities, including managing diverse teams, driving organizational change, and leading cross-functional groups.
  • Strong decision making, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders, including government, HPEI Board, union partners, auditors, postsecondary institutions, and media outlets.
  • Ability to act as a spokesperson for the organization with local and national media outlets.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement.

​​​​​Salary Range:  $70.03-$86.72 per hour
Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 hours bi-weekly/Mon-Fri

To Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, submit your full application package online at: Executive Director, Medical Affairs

For further information related to this search, contact Michelle Doyle at mdoyle@kbrs.ca, or Dr. Jennie Massey at jmassey@kbrs.ca

Health PEI is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. We will provide support and accommodations to applicants with disabilities, upon request. If you need accommodation in order to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact accommodate@kbrs.ca or communicate your needs to the recruitment professional named in the job description.