Director, Center for Pharmacoepidemiology - Associate or Full Professor

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic institution seeks a visionary leader to direct the inaugural Center for Pharmacoepidemiology. This full-time role offers the opportunity to shape research in pharmacoepidemiology and related fields, while developing new graduate programs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong research background and a commitment to academic excellence. Join a diverse community dedicated to advancing pharmacy education and research, and contribute to impactful health policy and outcomes research. This position provides competitive compensation and the chance to lead a transformative initiative in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• PharmD or equivalent degree with pharmacy background required.
• 5+ years in academic pharmacy with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Center for Pharmacoepidemiology and build a funded research program.
• Recruit new faculty and facilitate research collaborations.

Skills

Pharmacoepidemiology

Pharmacoeconomics

Outcomes Research

Health Policy

Implementation Science

Education

PharmD

PhD

Job description

Application Window

Open date: January 28, 2025

Next review date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Jul 28, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Director, Center for Pharmacoepidemiology - Associate or Full Professor

Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, University of California, San Francisco

The Department of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) seeks a visionary leader to serve as the inaugural Director of the Center for Pharmacoepidemiology at the UCSF School of Pharmacy. We are seeking a nationally recognized, funded researcher to join our faculty as a full-time Associate or Full Professor in the In Residence or Ladder Rank academic series.

The successful candidate will serve as the inaugural director for a new Center for Pharmacoepidemiology and is a nationally known, funded researcher with expertise in pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacoeconomics, pharmaceutical health services, outcomes research, health policy or implementation science. The Center Director will build a world-class, funded research program, provide leadership and strategic direction for the Center, and develop new graduate programs in pharmacoepidemiology for pharmacists. Working with the Chair of the Department of Clinical Pharmacy, the Director will also recruit new faculty members into the Center and facilitate research collaborations within the School of Pharmacy and with other units at UCSF.

This is a full-time academic position. We welcome applications from pharmacist-scientists with relevant backgrounds and experiences who are able to lead this growth area for the School. Start-up funding support will be made available. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The minimum base salary range for this position is $145,500 - $309,800. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• A PharmD, PharmD/PhD, or equivalent degree that includes an educational background in pharmacy


• Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in academic pharmacy or a related area, with a record of leadership and mentoring activities


• A robust record of research, scholarship, and professional accomplishments


• Active engagement in relevant professional organizations

Application Requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae


• Cover Letter


• Statement of Teaching


• Statement of Research


• Reprints of major publications


• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: https://diversity.ucsf.edu/contributions-to-diversity-statement
  


• 6 reference contacts (request at least 2 internal references, if possible)

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05408.

UCSF 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.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).

  
  

• Cover Letter

  
  

• Statement of Research

  
  

• Statement of Teaching

  
  

• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity Statement

  
  

• Reprints of major publications

  
  

Reference requirements

• 6 required (contact information only)

6 references total (request at least 2 internal references, if possible)

About UC San Francisco

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

* "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

* UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH

* UC Anti-Discrimination Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

* APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf

Job location

San Francisco, CA