Chief Executive Officer (Buffalo)

Catapult has been retained to conduct this search on behalf of Buffalo Medical Group.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Buffalo Medical Group (BMG) is seeking an accomplished, collaborative, and forward-thinking Chief Executive Officer to lead one of Western New York's most established and respected physician-owned and physician-led healthcare organizations. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors and partnering closely with physician shareholders and organizational leaders, the CEO will have the unique opportunity to steward a proud legacy while positioning BMG for continued success in an increasingly complex healthcare environment.

For the past 80 years, Buffalo Medical Group has remained committed to a physician-led model of care built on collaboration, clinical excellence, patient-centered service, and community commitment.

The next CEO will lead an organization recognized for its comprehensive, multi-specialty approach to care, supported by an engaged group of physician owners, an experienced leadership team, and a culture rooted in collaboration, accountability, and service. The Board is seeking a leader who respects the organization's history and values while bringing the business acumen, strategic perspective, and healthcare expertise necessary to navigate evolving reimbursement models, physician workforce challenges, technological advancement, operational complexity, and changing patient expectations.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing Buffalo Medical Group's strategic priorities, fostering physician engagement and alignment, and ensuring the organization remains well-positioned to thrive in an increasingly dynamic healthcare landscape.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Chief Executive Officer serves as the senior executive leader of Buffalo Medical Group and is responsible for the overall management, strategic direction, operational performance, and financial sustainability of the organization. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CEO partners closely with physician shareholders, the Medical Director, and the executive leadership team to advance the organization’s mission while preserving its physician-led culture and independence.

A defining characteristic of this role is the close partnership between the CEO and Medical Director. Together, they provide complementary leadership that aligns the organization’s business and clinical priorities, ensuring strategic decisions support both organizational performance and the delivery of exceptional patient care.

The CEO provides leadership across all non-clinical aspects of the organization, including strategic planning, operations, finance, payor relations, physician compensation strategy, talent management, facilities, information systems, and business development. The CEO is responsible for translating Board priorities into actionable strategies, fostering alignment across diverse stakeholder groups, and maintaining a strong focus on quality, patient experience, operational excellence, innovation, and long-term sustainability.

LEADERSHIP PRIORITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Stewardship

The CEO will provide strategic leadership that balances preservation of Buffalo Medical Group’s culture and independence with the innovation and adaptability necessary to thrive in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.

The CEO will foster strong relationships with physician shareholders and effectively navigate a collaborative governance structure built on transparency, trust, and shared decision-making.

Healthcare Business & Financial Acumen

The CEO will drive financial sustainability and organizational performance through strong business leadership, disciplined financial management, and strategic decision-making.

Operational Excellence & Performance Improvement

The CEO will create operational discipline and accountability while driving continuous improvement across the organization.

Quality, Patient Experience & Population Health

The CEO will champion initiatives that improve quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, and value-based care performance.

The CEO will advance a forward-looking vision for Buffalo Medical Group, positioning the organization to thrive in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape through innovation, continuous improvement, strategic adoption of emerging technologies, and thoughtful evaluation of new opportunities that enhance patient care, organizational performance, and long-term sustainability.

The CEO will serve as a visible, trusted, and effective leader who fosters a culture of transparency, collaboration, accountability, and shared purpose throughout the organization. Working closely with physician leadership and the senior leadership team, the CEO will cultivate strong relationships, build organizational alignment, and develop a high‑performing leadership culture.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, finance, public health, or a related field required. Advanced degree (e.g., MHA, MBA, MPH, JD, MD, DO, or related field) strongly preferred. Minimum of 5 years in a senior executive healthcare leadership role required
• Significant executive leadership experience within healthcare, including responsibility for strategic planning, operations, financial performance, organizational transformation, and physician partnership
• Demonstrated success leading a large, complex physician enterprise, multi-specialty medical group, integrated physician organization, integrated health delivery system, or comparable healthcare organization
• Proven experience working collaboratively with Boards of Directors, physician leaders, executive leadership teams, and diverse stakeholder groups
• Demonstrated ability to lead through organizational growth, change, and healthcare transformation while building alignment and trust across the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience navigating reimbursement, payor relations, and healthcare regulatory environments
• Understanding of regional healthcare markets, competitive dynamics, and emerging industry trends
• Experience with value-based care, population health, quality performance programs, and risk-based reimbursement models
• Familiarity with physician compensation models, provider productivity metrics, and physician practice management
• Demonstrated ability to leverage data, analytics, digital health solutions, and emerging technologies to improve organizational performance, operational efficiency, patient experience, and clinical outcomes
• Experience evaluating and implementing innovative technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation solutions, to enhance decision‑making, workflow optimization, patient engagement, and administrative effectiveness

Leadership Characteristics

• Strategic and forward‑thinking
• Collaborative and relationship‑oriented
• Humble, approachable, and authentic
• Trusted, credible, and emotionally intelligent
• Decisive and accountable while respectful of diverse perspectives
• Exceptional communicator, listener, and consensus builder
• Business‑minded with strong analytical and strategic judgment
• Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable leading through change and uncertainty
• Committed to transparency, continuous improvement, and organizational excellence
• Passionate about servant leadership, physician partnership, and patient‑centered care

COMPENSATION & WORK LOCATION

Buffalo Medical Group offers a competitive executive compensation package, including a base salary beginning at $450,000+, with total compensation commensurate with the selected candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. In addition to base salary, the CEO will be eligible for an annual incentive opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package.

This position is based in Buffalo, New York , and requires a full‑time, on‑site executive presence.