Executive Director LLGAJoin LifeLink — Join a Life Saving Team!About LifeLink More than four decades ago, a visionary group of innovators, led by renowned nephrologist Dr. Dana Shires, made a life-changing commitment—to save lives through organ and tissue donation. From that bold beginning, LifeLink Foundation was established – founded with heart, purpose, and a mission that still guides us today.What started as a nonprofit with big dreams has grown into a vision-driven organization of more than 700 dedicated professionals across west-central Florida, Georgia, parts of South Carolina, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.At LifeLink, we are united by our mission: To honor donors and save lives through organ and tissue donation. Our vision remains clear: To maximize the gift of life while giving hope to donor families and transplant patients. We are grounded in the values that shape our work and culture—Compassion.
Excellence. Legacy. People. Quality. If you're inspired by purpose, driven by impact, and ready to help save and heal lives, LifeLink is the place for you.What You'll Do As a Executive Director of LLGA, you will directly contribute to LifeLink's life-saving mission.
Responsible for the daily operation, management and supervision of all LifeLink of Georgia staff and ensures that the maximum number of quality organs/tissues are recovered within the LifeLink of Georgia service area.Key Responsibilities:Plans, implements, coordinates, and evaluates all aspects of the organ/tissue development and recovery activities of LifeLink of Georgia.Directs and provides consultation to Associate Executive Director and Department Directors regarding OPO operational, clinical, and/or personnel issues to achieve optimum resolution.Analyzes operational data and assesses effectiveness of current policy and procedures, identifying and directing situational problem resolution.Directs reviews, consults and/or participates in annual and periodic employee evaluations, OPO budget preparation, and employee discipline outcomes.Reviews, recommends, and facilitates operational proposals; pre-hire documentation; OPO-related policies, procedures, forms and protocols; expense reporting and capital expenditures.Ensures appropriate communication between the OPO and the various transplant programs, Medical Examiners Offices, hospitals, and referring physicians.Facilitates interaction between the OPO and other transplant-related organizations to include UNOS, AOPO, and NATCO.Ensures/maintains appropriate communication and good working relationships with the LifeLink Tissue Bank and the designated eye bank.Responsible for the direction of the quality assessment performance improvement (QAPI) activities for the OPO as outlined in the OPO Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Plan.Represents the OPO in statewide and national forums.Participates in Administrative Call.Provides status reports to LifeLink Executive Staff regarding OPO activities on a regular basis.Who You Are:Passionate about helping others and making a differenceAligned with LifeLink's core values of Compassion, Excellence, Legacy, People, and QualityA four-year medical degree preferred or equivalent with an additional 3-4 years of job-related experience.Experience working in an Organ procurement Organization is strongly desired and preferred.Comprehensive knowledge and analysis of organ/tissue development and recovery activities.Leadership and interpersonal skills necessary to oversee daily operation of all LifeLink of Georgia activities.A collaborator who thrives in a mission-first environmentWorking Conditions: Pleasant and comfortable work environment. Extended hours may be required to coordinate various activities of LifeLink of Georgia staff. Local and national travel may be required.Why LifeLink? Be part of an organization with a legacy of saving lives and giving hope. Join a passionate and supportive team across Florida, Georgia, and Puerto Rico COMPANY PAID Medical, Dental, Disability & Life Insurance Generous COMPANY PAID Pension Plan for your Retirement Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays Growth opportunities in a mission-driven, high-impact nonprofit Work with purpose, knowing your efforts directly touch livesDiversity, Equity & Inclusion LifeLink is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment that reflects the communities we serve.Ready to Help Change Lives? Your next career move could be the most meaningful one yet.