Vice President, Risk Management
Memorial Hermann Health System
Houston, TX · Posted October 20, 2026
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About the job
Houston, Texas, The Vice President, Risk Management is responsible for the collaborative leadership and administration of the enterprise-wide clinical risk management function, including the development and monitoring of risk management strategic objectives, initiatives, key performance metrics, and overall program coordination. This includes managing a team of risk management professionals at the system level as well as providing direction and support to facility-based clinical risk management personnel. Provides strategic clinical risk management advice and tactical direction to the organization to proactively address enterprise clinical risk issues and protect the organization from foreseen and unforeseen risks. Collaborates with legal counsel, loss prevention, regulatory compliance, patient safety, quality, medical staff, nursing, infection prevention, and clinical operations to identify and reduce risks and improve quality of care. Works under the direction of the Chief Legal Officer in support of the Enterprise Risk Management Program. Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree (MSN, MHA, MBA, MPH) or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred. Licenses/Certifications: Current State of Texas license to practice professional nursing. Certified Professional Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) designation or obtain within two (2) years of placement in role. Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
Minimum ten (10) years of progressive experience in a clinical risk management or clinical quality role Must have strong program management experience and specific subject matter expertise in healthcare, including risk management and current healthcare regulatory issues Requires excellent written/verbal skills and the ability to present complex and/or controversial information to individuals at all levels of the organization in understandable terms, including Executive leadership Extensive progressive experience in clinical risk management in a hospital-based environment Ability to work collaboratively with health professionals at all levels to achieve established goals Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others positively to achieve desired results while building support for change Computer proficiency Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills