Tammy Baxter
About Tammy Baxter
Tammy Baxter is the Director of U.S. Operations at Novocure, with extensive experience in healthcare operations and management.
Company
Tammy Baxter currently works at Novocure as the Director of U.S. Operations. Novocure is a global oncology company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative treatment solutions for cancer. Baxter operates out of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, leading the company's operations in the United States.
Title
Tammy Baxter holds the title of Director, U.S. Operations at Novocure. Her role involves overseeing various operational aspects within the U.S., focusing on strategic direction, overseeing quality measures, and managing team dynamics to ensure the company's objectives are met efficiently.
Education and Expertise
Tammy Baxter completed her Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from New England College between 2008 and 2010. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology from the University of New England, earned from 1992 to 1996. Her educational background has contributed significantly to her proficiency in managing health operations, quality assurance, and clinical operations.
Professional Background
Before her current role at Novocure, Tammy Baxter held various leadership positions in healthcare operations. Notably, she was the Associate Director of Revenue Operations, Patient Start Coordination at Novocure from 2017 to 2021. She also served as Director of ACO Operations at Dartmouth-Hitchcock from 2015 to 2016, and Director of Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement at Lakeview NeuroRehabilitation from 2014 to 2015. Earlier roles include Director positions at Henrietta D Goodall Hospital and Executive Director Operations at Southern Maine Health Care.
Projects and Initiatives
Tammy Baxter has been involved in several critical projects and initiatives throughout her career. She has managed joint commission oversight and accreditation processes and implemented quality measure metrics and meaningful use dollars in electronic medical records. She has also overseen emergency management for hospital and provider practices, served as an administrator on call for a 50-bed hospital, and managed building space planning and design projects.