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.

To learn more about the MMA, visit Montana Medical Association

SEARCH PROCESS

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