Senior Vice President & Chief Transformation Officer

THE OPPORTUNITY

To apply for this position, visit: https://bit.ly/CTO2025


Tower Health, headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, is seeking a strategic and accomplished Senior Vice President & Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) to provide strategic and transformational leadership across the health system. Reporting to the President & CEO of Tower Health and serving as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CTO will work closely with senior leaders to shape and execute Tower’s long-term strategic vision, ensuring the long-term viability of Tower Health and our ability to chart our own pathway forward.

The position has been created to build upon and execute the vision and strategies that represent the next major transformation of this complex health system as well as identify new strategies within the ever-evolving healthcare landscape. As a catalyst for innovation, the CTO will align people, processes, and technology to reshape the organization for long-term success.


The CTO will focus on external affiliations and partnerships and innovative business models, strategically driving and overseeing transformative initiatives that leverage collaborations beyond the organization's walls—while ensuring alignment with internal transformation efforts. This role involves guiding operational, financial, and cultural initiatives that strengthen Tower Health’s financial foundation while fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking culture. The CTO will also mentor, influence, and support leaders across the system.

The ideal candidate is an innovative, dynamic executive with exceptional negotiation skills and a proven track record in complex healthcare environments, including transformational experience through partnerships, affiliations, and creative models. This leader demonstrates integrity, accountability, and a commitment to service excellence—bringing strategic insight and the ability to navigate the current healthcare landscape to position Tower Health for long-term success.


Tower Health is a regional, integrated healthcare system with a team of more than 10,000 employees. Tower Health operates Reading Hospital in West Reading, Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville, Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia (a joint partnership with Drexel University), Reading Hospital Rehabilitation, Tower Health Behavioral Health (a partnership with Acadia Healthcare), and the Tower Health Medical Group. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/CTO2025.

POSITION SUMMARY

Strategic Planning & Growth

• Lead the development and ongoing management of Tower Health’s enterprise-wide strategic planning infrastructure and processes

• Translate organizational vision into actionable growth and operational plans across all entities, markets, and geographies

• Identify, evaluate, and pursue opportunities for partnerships, affiliations, acquisitions, and other models that strengthen the system’s strategic position

• Cultivate relationships with healthcare organizations, community groups, academic institutions, and technology partners to support growth objectives

Innovation & Transformation

• Serve as the catalyst for organizational transformation by aligning people, processes, and technology

• Champion adoption of digital health, AI, automation, and other data-driven innovations to improve care, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs

• Evaluate emerging trends and technologies to ensure Tower Health remains future-ready

• Drive large-scale cultural, operational, and financial transformation initiatives in alignment with strategic priorities

External Relations & Partnerships

• Lead the negotiation and execution of external partnerships, affiliations, and contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards

• Represent Tower Health in external engagements, serving as a spokesperson and ambassador for the system’s strategy and value

• Build and manage relationships with elected officials, regulators, and industry associations to advance Tower Health’s interests

• Identify and secure public funding opportunities, including grants and appropriations

Performance & Accountability

• Establish and monitor key performance metrics for all strategic and transformational initiatives to ensure measurable financial, operational, and cultural impact

• Provide regular updates to the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board on progress toward transformation goals

• Adjust strategies and priorities based on performance data, financial outcomes, and shifts in the healthcare environment

• Ensure system-wide alignment between long-term strategy and day-to-day operations

Leadership & Culture

• Mentor, influence, and support leaders to build a collaborative, innovative, and forward-thinking culture

• Inspire trust, collaboration, and accountability across the system

• Serve as a role model for integrity, inclusiveness, and service excellence

• Strengthen Tower Health’s leadership bench by fostering development and succession planning

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification

•  4-year Bachelor’s Degree required
•  Relevant Master’s Degree preferred

Knowledge and Work Experience


Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Visionary healthcare leadership and enterprise-level strategic thinking

• Results orientation with strong analytical and financial acumen

• Proven experience leading strategic partnerships, affiliations, and alliances in healthcare

Innovation, Digital & Data

• Ability to drive innovation and adopt digital health, AI, automation, and data-driven decision-making

• Adept at evaluating emerging technologies and trends to future-proof the organization

Partnerships, Communication & Negotiation

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; can influence without direct authority

• Expert negotiation skills with a track record of structuring and closing complex agreements

• Ability to build trust and inspire collaboration across internal and external stakeholders

Policy, Government Relations & Advocacy

• Deep understanding of healthcare policy and reimbursement models

• Ability to build bipartisan relationships and navigate complex political environments

• Experience engaging with elected officials, regulatory agencies, and industry associations to advance organizational priorities

Change Management & Culture

• Expertise in change management and organizational development

• Capability to manage ambiguity, set clear priorities, and drive results

• Demonstrated commitment to inclusiveness, integrity, and service excellence

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Reading Hospital

Reading Hospital is the flagship, Magnet^® Recognized, acute care hospital of Tower Health. Located in West Reading, Pennsylvania, Reading Hospital is a 697-bed hospital that is home to many top-tier specialty care centers, including: Reading HealthPlex, McGlinn Cancer Institute, Miller Regional Heart Center, an emergency department that includes a Level I Trauma Center, and the Beginnings Maternity Center, which houses the region's only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Reading Hospital has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across service lines. In 2024, Reading Hospital was recognized by Newsweek as one of the World’s Best Hospitals. Healthgrades® has recognized Reading Hospital as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals. This is the fourth year in a row (2022-2025) Reading Hospital has been in the top one percent of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance. Reading Hospital is also listed as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for eight consecutive years.

Reading Hospital Rewards and Recognition (Healthgrades):

• America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™ / Top 1% of U.S. hospitals for clinical outcomes (2022-2025)
• America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2017-2025) 
• America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2014-2025)

Building on its commitment to education and providing the healthcare workforce of the future, Reading Hospital has affiliations with local colleges as well as its own School of Health Sciences, which offers programs in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Emergency Medical Services, Medical Imaging, Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing, Phlebotomy, and Surgical Technology.

Phoenixville Hospital

Located in Phoenixville, PA, and a member of Tower Health, Phoenixville Hospital is a 144-bed facility that provides comprehensive medical services through emergency room visits, inpatient admissions, outpatient procedures and community outreach programs. Phoenixville Hospital’s services include an award-winning cardiovascular program, a fully accredited cancer center, NAPBC-accredited breast health center, an acute inpatient rehabilitation center, and a large robotic surgery program. Phoenixville Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across services lines that include advanced joint replacement surgery, advanced heart failure care, and the designation as a Primary Stroke Center.

Pottstown Hospital

Located in Pottstown, PA, and a member of Tower Health, Pottstown Hospital is a 213-bed hospital that offers a full range of health services, including inpatient and outpatient, medical and surgical, and diagnostic and emergency care. Pottstown Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across many service lines. Its cancer program is nationally recognized. The hospital also is a Primary Stroke Center; Joint Commission-certified for hip and knee replacement and Heart Failure certified.

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children

Located in Philadelphia, PA, and owned by Tower Health and Drexel University in partnership, St. Christopher’s is a 180-bed Children’s Hospital. A leader in pediatric care since 1875, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children offers nationally recognized programs and pediatric specialists who provide exceptional care to children from throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. What truly sets St. Chris apart is the way they provide that care – with genuine passion and heart in a nurturing, patient- and family-centered environment.

Tower Health

Tower Health is a vibrant, nationally recognized health system that serves a population of nearly 2.5 million people. Its four acute-care hospitals include Reading Hospital in West Reading; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; and Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown as well as St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. Tower Health also includes the Tower Health Medical Group; home healthcare provided by Tower Health at Home; Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing; Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences; TowerDIRECT ambulance and emergency response; Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across our service area; and a comprehensive provider network of over 1,100 physicians, specialists, and providers across 130 convenient locations. 

Tower Health is among the largest healthcare systems in the Philadelphia region, based on beds and revenue. With over 10,000 team members and a combined 1,200 beds, Tower Health provides a full range of medical care — from prevention, screenings, and education; to the latest clinical services and surgeries available; to rehabilitation. Committed to providing high-quality care, its hospitals have earned national awards and recognition for advanced care across the clinical spectrum, including in areas such as neurosurgery and stroke, cardiac and vascular surgery, trauma, hematology, and oncology.

Tower Health hospitals work closely together, which enables providers, leadership, and staff to leverage best practices across the health system. Reading HealthPlex, at Reading Hospital, is one of the most sophisticated surgical centers and inpatient facilities in the region. It provides a convenient alternative for patients who need advanced medical services but do not want to travel to a large metropolitan area. In July 2018, Reading Hospital received designation as a Level I Trauma Center from the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation. Level I accreditation, the highest level given, indicates that the Trauma Center provides multidisciplinary treatment and specialized resources for trauma patients, conducts trauma research, has a surgical residency program, and treats at least 600 major trauma patients per year.

Tower Health collaborates with partners to address community healthcare needs. For example, recognizing the need for increased behavioral health services, Tower Health formed a joint venture partnership with Acadia Healthcare to develop an integrated behavioral health campus in Bern Township. The facility includes a 144-bed inpatient facility. To address the regional physician shortage, Tower Health partnered with Drexel University to develop a branch campus of Drexel University College of Medicine near Reading Hospital. Tower Health physicians and employees are committed to excellence, and their compassion for patients and the community is evident every day. Tower Health strives to enhance the health and well-being of residents across the region, and in doing so, it is delivering on its promise of Advancing Health and Transforming Lives.

*FY2025 data is currently being audited.

THE COMMUNITY

Reading, Pennsylvania

The city of Reading, located in southeastern Pennsylvania, is the principal city of the Greater Reading Area and the county seat for Berks County. With a population of 87,575, it is the fifth-largest city in Pennsylvania. Today, Reading is a city pulsating with industrial life. It is also well equipped with agencies that represent civilization at its best – churches, hospitals, clubs, fraternal societies, recreational centers, schools and colleges, a historical society, an art institute as well as a daily newspaper. Reading claims the distinction of a symphony orchestra, two choral societies, a chamber musical ensemble, a civic opera company and many other excellent music groups that have contributed to the city's prestige as a center of art and culture.

The city, which is approximately halfway between the state's most populous city, Philadelphia, and the state capital, Harrisburg, (as well as about halfway between Allentown and Lancaster) is strategically situated along a major transportation route from Central to Eastern Pennsylvania, and lent its name to the now-defunct Reading Railroad, which transported anthracite coal from the Pennsylvania Coal Region to the eastern United States via the Port of Philadelphia. Reading Railroad is one of the four railroad properties in the classic United States version of the Monopoly board game.

The city's cultural institutions include the Reading Symphony Orchestra and its education project the Reading Symphony Youth Orchestra, the Reading Choral Society, Opus One: Berks Chamber Choir, the GoggleWorks Art Gallery, the Reading Public Museum and the Historical Society of Berks County.

In addition, West Reading, Wyomissing, and other surrounding towns offer a wide variety of restaurants and social activities as well as quality school systems