Alex Zafirovski
Oncology Executive | VP, Cancer Service Line at Northwestern Medicine | Led NCI “Exceptional” Designation & Perfect 10 Site Visit
- Role
- Vice President, Cancer Service Line at Northwestern Medicine
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Alex Zafirovski
As Vice President of the Cancer Service Line at Northwestern Medicine, I lead enterprise-wide efforts to deliver high-impact, patient-centered oncology care across academic and community settings. With over two decades of experience in healthcare strategy, operations, and cross-functional leadership, I focus on building scalable programs that drive clinical excellence, research innovation, and sustainable growth.I partner with clinical, academic, and administrative leaders to shape the future of cancer care—expanding access to novel therapies, aligning system resources, and strengthening multidisciplinary collaboration. My role spans strategic planning, business development, program integration, and performance improvement, with an emphasis on translating institutional vision into operational reality.Previously at Northwestern University and the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, I led the NCI designation efforts and initiatives in program development, budgeting, and marketing, with a track record of advancing complex academic health system priorities. I remain deeply committed to improving outcomes, elevating the patient experience, and supporting the next generation of healthcare leaders.
Experience
Vice President, Cancer Service Line
May 2025 — Present
Education
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Organizational Leadership and Strategy
2008 — 2010
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Radiation Therapy
1995 — 2000
Skills
- Radiology
- Physicians
- Healthcare Information Technology
- Electronic Medical Record (Emr)
- Healthcare Industry
- Quality Improvement
- Bls
- Surgery
- Healthcare Management
- Process Improvement
- Patient Safety
- U.s. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (Hipaa)
- Epic Systems
- Emr
- Inpatient Care
- Healthcare
- Nursing
- Clinical Trials
- Hipaa
- Healthcare Consulting
- Oncology
- Informatics
- Medicine
- Digital Imaging
- Hospitals
- Cancer
- Working with Physicians
- Strategic Planning
- Radiation Therapy
- Patient Outcomes
- Medical Imaging
- Inpatient
- Physician Relations
- Medical Devices
- Clinical Research
- Ehr
- Pediatrics
- Healthcare Improvement
- Healthcare Information Technology (Hit)
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