Jennifer Scalise, MLS(ASCP)CM, MBA, PMP, FACHE
Jennifer Scalise, MLS(ASCP)CM, MBA, PMP, FACHE
Program Director, Cancer Service Line, Northwestern Medicine
A strategic healthcare executive, Jennifer brings a diverse background spanning clinical operations, system-level integration, and programmatic development. Throughout her career, she has spearheaded several complex enterprise-wide health system initiatives and executive priorities to drive organizational value.
Currently serving as a Program Director, Jennifer leads systemwide programmatic strategy, business development, and clinical integration efforts for Northwestern Medicine’s Cancer Service Line. In this role, she partners with physician leaders and multidisciplinary teams to advance high-quality, patient-centered care while driving operational and strategic alignment across a complex academic health system.
Jennifer’s career progression reflects a commitment to continuous learning and competency development in areas essential to modern healthcare leadership, including strategic planning, change management, interprofessional collaboration, and value-based care transformation.
She is particularly passionate about mentoring early- and mid-career professionals on how to intentionally build experiences, cultivate sponsors, and position themselves for advancement in evolving healthcare environments. Since 2022, she has served as a preceptor for the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), School of Public Health Master’s in Healthcare Administration program, sharing her knowledge and expertise with aspiring healthcare administrators. In 2024, she joined the UIC School of Public Health team as Adjunct Faculty, where she developed and instructs the Project Management for Health Professionals course for graduate health professionals.
An active member of Chicago Health Executives Forum (CHEF), the local chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), she serves as the Board Director for the Membership and Advancement Committee, supporting the professional engagement and leadership development of the chapter.
