The Montana Medical Association (MMA) is hiring a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead its physician-led membership organization dedicated to advancing the medical profession and serving 1,700 physician, resident, and medical student members. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in physician or healthcare-related member organizations, strong capabilities in advocacy, communications, and member and business relations, and a proven record of expanding non-dues revenue.
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the CEO oversees a $1.3M budget and leads the daily operations and administration of the MMA and its related entities, including MTMedPAC, the MMA Foundation, and association management service contracts. The CEO directs a dedicated staff and manages all core organizational functions, while also leading the MMA’s legislative efforts and advocacy initiatives at both the state and federal levels.
Applicants must have a thorough understanding of current issues affecting practicing physicians and membership-based professional associations.
Requirements include:
Strong ability to navigate the complex intersection of healthcare, public policy, and the need to improve health outcomes and protect the patient-physician relationship in an increasingly challenging political atmosphere is essential.
Experience supporting governance functions, including implementing Board and Executive Committee decisions and assisting the Executive Committee with strategic planning, membership planning, and organizational initiatives.
A strong working knowledge of organizational and financial management, particularly in budgeting, financial planning, and ensuring long-term organizational sustainability.
Demonstrated success in managing and developing staff, fostering teamwork, and leading small, high-performing teams.
Experience building and maintaining relationships with legislators and government officials/agencies to strengthen their understanding of the medical profession.
Proven experience effectively leading a membership organization, nonprofit, government, and/or business is required.
Advanced degree preferred in business administration, public health, public administration, or a related field; or a medical doctorate or juris doctorate.
The MMA offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and demonstrated leadership capabilities. This role also includes performance-based bonus potential. MMA provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k) plan. The position is based in Helena and requires regular in-office presence, though limited hybrid flexibility may be considered. Approximately 15% domestic travel is required.
The search for MMA’s next Chief Executive Officer is being conducted by Tuft & Associates. The current CEO will be retiring in the first quarter of 2026, and MMA aims to have a new CEO in place during that timeframe.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to Tuft & Associates, attention Catherine Babjak, MNM, cbabjak@tuftassoc.com.
For confidential inquiries, nominations or referrals, please contact Gail Luxenberg, gluxenberg@tuftassoc.com
