Lekan Ajayi

Lekan “Dr. Lekan” Ajayi, PharmD, MBA, serves as Chief Operating Officer at Highlands Oncology Group, where he translates strategic vision into operational success across all clinical service lines. Joining the organization in January 2022, Dr. Ajayi brought over a decade of experience in oncology pharmacy, clinical management, and process improvement to his current role.

Before assuming leadership at Highlands Oncology, he served as Director of Lean Transformation and later Practice Administrator at Sheridan Memorial Hospital in Wyoming, roles in which he led initiatives to enhance operational efficiency within the cancer center and internal medicine services. This focus on operational excellence has continued in his current position, where he leads the implementation of LEAN-driven improvements to boost patient care quality and organizational performance.

In March 2023, Dr. Ajayi was elected President of the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC), after having served previously as its Secretary and Chair of the Governmental Affairs Committee. During his presidential term, he championed the theme “(Re)Building the Oncology Workforce to Deliver Next Generation Cancer Care,” emphasizing workforce development, diversity, and equitable access.

Dr. Ajayi earned his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Wyoming and an MBA from the University of Colorado Denver. He continues to be a vocal advocate for operational excellence, leadership development, and real-world impact—both through his work at Highlands Oncology and his ongoing contributions to national oncology best practice through his roles with the ACCC.