System President CEO Franciscan Alliance
Job Description
The President/CEO position at Franciscan Alliance is a key ministerial role within the Roman Catholic Church's healthcare ministry, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration. In this role as a practicing Catholic, you will serve as a ministry leader and be responsible for stewarding the institution's Catholic identity and for faithful adherence to the Roman Catholic Church's Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services.
WHO WE ARE
With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Alliance is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Alliance takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
As President & CEO, you will lead a mission-driven health system committed to faith, excellence, and service. This is a highly visible leadership role that blends strategic vision, operational excellence, and ministerial stewardship.
In this pivotal moment, you will also help guide an exciting new chapter: the development of a new Osteopathic School of Medicine, expanding Franciscan Alliance’s role in shaping the next generation of physician leaders and strengthening our commitment to holistic, person-centered care.
In this role, you will:
Champion Mission & Catholic Identity – Serve as the spiritual and strategic leader of the ministry, ensuring all care delivery aligns with our Catholic values and Ethical and Religious Directives.
Set Vision & Drive Strategy – Shape and execute a forward-looking strategy focused on growth, innovation, quality, and long-term sustainability.
Lead High-Performing Teams – Inspire and develop executive leadership while fostering a culture of accountability, compassion, and excellence across the organization.
Advance Clinical & Operational Excellence – Ensure best-in-class patient care, strong quality outcomes, and efficient, evidence-based operations.
Partner with Governance – Collaborate closely with Boards of Directors to align strategy, performance, and mission priorities.
Strengthen Financial Stewardship – Oversee financial health, optimize investments, and ensure responsible resource management to sustain the ministry for future generations.
Engage Communities & Stakeholders – Build trusted relationships with physicians, community leaders, and public officials while advocating for the communities we serve.
·Represent Franciscan Alliance Broadly – Serve as the face of the organization in industry associations, partnerships, and legislative matters.
This is an opportunity to lead with purpose—guiding a respected Catholic health system while making a lasting impact on patients, communities, and the future of healthcare.
QUALIFICATIONS
An active practicing Catholic in good standing with the Roman Catholic Church - Required
Master's Degree Required in one of the following disciplines:
Healthcare Administration
Business Administration in healthcare management
Public Health Administration
Medical Management
7 years’ experience as a hospital or hospital system CEO or equivalent senior executive experience in a healthcare organization - Required
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.