Director of Program Development and Strategy

GHS - Central Admin

Full Time

76484BR

Job Summary

The Director of Program Development and Strategy is a member of the Institute for Global Health Sciences Executive Team, reporting to the Executive Director. The Director provides strategic advice on a range of issues affecting IGHS and UCSF’s global health programs, including defining areas of future investment, establishing partnerships with external organizations, participating in recruitments of high-profile faculty and staff leaders, standing up new research initiatives, conducting outreach to key donors, and translating trends in the global health landscape into IGHS and UCSF programmatic priorities.

The Director of Program Development and Strategy also serves as a strategic advisor to UCSF faculty and campus leadership on matters pertaining to global health research strategy, educational programs, and international research operations. The Director contributes actively to the development and implementation of organizational policies within IGHS and across groups engaged in international research.

The Director of Program Development and Strategy is involved in many IGHS activities and leads several major initiatives including:

• development and management of new sponsored programs
• operational and programmatic leadership of specific research and programmatic initiatives, in support of the Executive Director's research agenda
• active collaboration with faculty leaders, University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR), the IGHS Leadership Council, and others to pursue an effective resource mobilization effort that can support IGHS and its mission sustainably
• development of new educational and capacity-building programs, in partnership with IGHS Education leaders, securing funds for learners at all levels
• expansion of the Faculty Affiliate Program to provides a range of appropriate support programs and to serve as a community of practice for faculty members across UCSF who work in global health; and
• engagement with external collaborators such as the Consortium of Universities in Global Health, the UC Global Health Institute, the Bay Area Global Health Alliance, and other campuses to foster collaborative programming and align efforts

The Director (in partnership with the Executive Director) manages the IGHS Leadership Council, composed of leaders from academia, industry, research and philanthropy who provide financial and strategic advice to the IGHS leadership.

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Department Description

UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences (IGHS) is dedicated to improving health and reducing the burden of disease in the world's most vulnerable populations. IGHS is an interdisciplinary educational, service and research organization that harnesses UCSF’s scientific strengths to train global health leaders of tomorrow and develop solutions to today’s most pressing health challenges. Our faculty, staff and students are on the cutting edge of research, treatment, public health practice and policy development for HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, neglected tropical diseases, immunizations, women’s reproductive and children’s health, and other conditions that have a devastating impact on vulnerable populations both globally and locally. We work in more than 50 countries and partner with academic centers, international organizations, ministries of health, private industries and others to effectively deliver UCSF’s promise of advancing health worldwide. https://globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/

Required Qualifications

• Terminal Degree (PhD, JD, MD, etc) in business, public health, international affairs or related field and/or equivalent experience/training
• 8+ years experience in strategic planning and program management
• 7+ years lead/supervisor/manager experience
• Advanced knowledge of the organizational environment of higher education and large research universities to understand client priorities, issues, motivations and constraints
• Experience working with in a university setting and management of large global research teams
• Executive business management experience and contract negotiation skills
• Significant experience in academic administration and fundraising
• Strong knowledge of global health and international institutions 
• Uses expert level negotiation skills to work collaboratively with internal and external, diverse constituencies
• Advanced knowledge of the legal constraints and opportunities for higher education in the State of California and through Federal programs and regulations
• Expert oral and written communication skills with a broad community of other researchers and scientists, industrial partners, program managers, funding agencies, media, and center managers
• Sophisticated leadership abilities to establish department goals, and motivate and influence others to achieve
• Demonstrated track record of resource mobilization for new global health initiatives and success in standing up new programs            
• Expert ability to work with dynamic and diverse group of faculty, staff and students in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment      
• Excellent ability to establish mission and goals at the macro-level; to lead subordinate management to develop goals in alignment with mission
• Excellent consulting, relationship building, and strategic thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledqe of university based qlobal health proqrams     
• Management experience in academic and / or government agencies
• Advanced knowledge of organizational processes, protocols and procedures
• Familiarity with trends in global health and knowledge of potential alignment with organizational capabilities

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

000389 ACAD PRG MGR 2

Job Category

Executive, Professional and Managerial, Supervisory / Management

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Location

Hybrid, Mission Bay (SF)

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday, onsite requirement 3-4 days/week