VP, Real Estate

InterDent Service Corporation provides comprehensive dental support and administrative services to over 165 dental practices, employing more than 400 dentists across eight states. These practices, including the Gentle Dental® and Blue Oak Dental® brands, offer high-quality, patient-centered dental care. Additionally, InterDent operates Capitol Dental Care (CDC), a capitated, value-based care program in Oregon. CDC partners with coordinated care organizations to deliver dental services under the Oregon Health Plan, focusing on preventive care and improving both oral and systemic health for children and low-income patients since 1994.

Our large network of affiliated dental offices delivers strong, patient-centered care to communities across eight states — and we’re just getting started. To support our continued expansion and portfolio optimization, we are seeking a strategic, growth-oriented Vice President of Real Estate to lead and elevate our real estate function.

This is a high-impact executive role responsible for shaping and executing the company’s real estate vision while driving disciplined growth, operational excellence, and long-term portfolio value.

Position Overview

The Vice President of Real Estate will lead all aspects of the company’s real estate strategy and operations, including market planning, site selection, acquisitions, leasing, renewals, dispositions, and facilities partnership. This leader will play a critical role in fueling expansion, strengthening landlord partnerships, optimizing portfolio performance, and ensuring every location supports clinical excellence and patient accessibility.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in multi-site, multi-state healthcare or dental environments, along with a proven ability to scale operations, manage complex transactions, and lead high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Develop and execute a forward-looking real estate strategy aligned with enterprise growth objectives.
• Partner with executive leadership to identify market expansion opportunities and long-term portfolio initiatives.
• Provide visionary leadership that connects real estate decisions to operational, financial, and patient care goals.

Market Development, Site Selection & Acquisitions

• Identify and evaluate new market entry opportunities and present data-driven recommendations to executive and regional leaders.
• Lead site selection efforts to ensure optimal visibility, accessibility, and long-term viability of new dental office locations.
• Oversee comprehensive due diligence, including demographic analysis, financial modeling, regulatory review, and risk assessment.
• Negotiate complex lease agreements, including tenant improvements, CAM structures, renewals, and other contractual terms to maximize value and flexibility.

Portfolio Management & Optimization

• Oversee the full real estate portfolio, ensuring lease compliance, strategic renewals, space optimization, and property performance.
• Develop strategies to enhance asset value and operational efficiency across the portfolio.
• Cultivate and manage strong relationships with landlords, brokers, property managers, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure timely resolution of property-related matters and consistent adherence to contractual obligations.

Financial Stewardship & Oversight

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance reporting for the real estate function.
• Monitor portfolio-level performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve ROI.
• Drive cost discipline while supporting scalable, growth-oriented investments.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations governing real estate activities.
• Implement proactive risk management strategies across acquisitions, leases, and operations.
• Oversee environmental, health, and safety standards in partnership with Facilities.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing real estate team.
• Establish clear goals, accountability standards, and performance metrics.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration.
• Partner closely with Finance, Operations, Legal, and Facilities to ensure seamless execution from strategy through occupancy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive real estate leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior role within a multi-site, multi-state organization.
• Demonstrated success managing large healthcare or dental real estate portfolios.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, portfolio reporting, and investment analysis.
• Exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep knowledge of commercial real estate law, market dynamics, and industry best practices.
• Experience partnering with and leading Facilities functions.
• Ability to think strategically while executing effectively in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.
• Healthcare or dental industry experience strongly preferred.