System Director, Accreditation & Regulatory Affairs

Kirby Bates Associates has been exclusively retained by Duke University Health System (DUHS) to conduct the search for the next System Director, Accreditation & Regulatory Affairs. The System Director, Accreditation & Regulatory Affairs will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for accreditation, regulatory compliance, and policy management across all DUHS hospitals and ambulatory sites. This key system leader will serve as the organization’s subject matter expert for The Joint Commission, CMS, state and federal investigative agencies, and all regulatory bodies—ensuring that Duke maintains continuous readiness and a proactive, collaborative approach to compliance, safety, and quality. This role reports to senior system leadership and leads a centralized team responsible for driving alignment, consistency, and enterprise-wide regulatory preparedness.