Executive Director for Clinical Program Development

University of California, Riverside; California; On-site; USD 166,000 - 336,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside seeks an Executive Director for Clinical Program Development to lead clinical expansion, facility planning, and physician/staff recruitment across locations. This role requires strategic planning, strong stakeholder relations, and execution capabilities within a complex academic health system.

The position emphasizes ambulatory expansion, alignment with branding, IT and operations, and high-level representation of UCR Health.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the legal constraints and opportunities for higher education in California and Federal programs.
• Ability to lead significant engagements from inception to conclusion.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, project planning and implementation skills.
• Advanced consulting, relationship building, and strategic thinking skills.
• Demonstrates ability to navigate complex organizations and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and execution for clinical expansion and facility locations.
• Recruit physicians and staff; ensure facility readiness and tenant improvements.
• Design clinic workflows aligned with branding and IT/operations requirements.
• Represent UCR Health executive interests and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Ambulatory coordination

Strategic initiatives

Analytical thinking

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Position Information

The Executive Director for Clinical Program Development will serve as key strategist and execution lead for clinical expansion. Works closely with executive team to finalize UCR Health strategy for facility locations, clinical services planning for each location. Works with local and external stakeholders for timely execution of facility and clinical program strategy, including but not limited to: physician and staff recruitment, facility readiness, including timely completion of tenant improvements, in line with campus, IT, and operations requirements, clinic space design in line with branding requirements, finalization of clinic workflows to achieve expected results. This position has a high-level authority to broadly represent the UCR Health executive team interests across the organization. Responds to issues with little or no precedence. Uses advanced concepts and organizational objectives to resolve highly complex issues. Regularly works on highly complex issues or problems which require analysis of unique issues / problems without precedent and / or structure. Exercises a high level of judgment, discretion and political acumen. The appointment is for a definite term beginning on the date of hire and ending five and one-half (5.5) years thereafter. The appointment will automatically terminate at the end of the specified term unless, prior to the termination date, the appointment is renewed or otherwise extended. The full salary range for this position is $166,300 - $336,100 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. 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 Executive Director for Clinical Program Development will serve as key strategist and execution lead for clinical expansion. Works closely with executive team to finalize UCR Health strategy for facility locations, clinical services planning for each location. Works with local and external stakeholders for timely execution of facility and clinical program strategy, including but not limited to: physician and staff recruitment, facility readiness, including timely completion of tenant improvements, in line with campus, IT, and operations requirements, clinic space design in line with branding requirements, finalization of clinic workflows to achieve expected results. This position has a high-level authority to broadly represent the UCR Health executive team interests across the organization. Responds to issues with little or no precedence. Uses advanced concepts and organizational objectives to resolve highly complex issues. Regularly works on highly complex issues or problems which require analysis of unique issues / problems without precedent and / or structure. Exercises a high level of judgment, discretion and political acumen. The appointment is for a definite term beginning on the date of hire and ending five and one-half (5.5) years thereafter. The appointment will automatically terminate at the end of the specified term unless, prior to the termination date, the appointment is renewed or otherwise extended. The full salary range for this position is $166,300 - $336,100 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. 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.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Requirement

Required

Degree

Advanced degree.

Requirement

Preferred

Experience Requirements

Experience

8 - 13 years of related experience.

Requirement

Required

Experience

Extensive direct experience in working effectively in an ambulatory setting coordinating the opening of new clinical locations.

Requirement

Experience

Extensive experience with strategic initiatives in a healthcare setting.

Requirement

Minimum Requirements

• Knowledge of the legal constraints and opportunities for higher education in the State of California and through Federal programs and regulations.
• Knowledge of the organizational environment of higher education and large research universities to understand client priorities, issues, motivations and constraints.
• Skills to effectively lead highly significant engagements from inception to conclusion.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, project planning and implementation skills.
• Advanced consulting, relationship building, and strategic thinking skills.
• Demonstrates advanced strategic-thinking and consulting skills in guiding the organization toward workable strategies and solutions.
• Highly-skilled in navigating complex organizations.
• Advanced written, verbal and presentation skills for influencing and facilitating sustained change.
• Advanced skills in short-and long-range planning, program and project management, facilitation and collaboration.
• Financial analysis and reporting techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of organization and system-wide organizational reporting structure, as well as an understanding of the interactive roles of management throughout the organization.
• Expert knowledge of organizational processes, protocols and procedures.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

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 categories under state or federal law.

It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details

Generic Scope

Recognized organization-wide expert. Has significant impact and influence on organizational policy and program development. Regularly leads projects of critical importance to the organization; these projects carry substantial consequences of success or failure. May direct programs with organization-wide impact that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources. Significant barriers to entry exist at this level.

Custom Scope

Serves as lead strategist and has broad level authority to represent the organization with constituencies such as faculty, senate committee chairs, senior administrators, other UC locations, Office of the President, public agencies and the community. Advisor to senior executive who is responsible for a highly complex or diverse and broad organization, and/or over functions that are mission-critical in nature. Incumbent may hold unique high-level responsibility such as representing the university as a board officer. Provides direct policy and communications expertise, collaborating with senior executives on short-and long-range planning. Participates on committees, task forces and responding to a variety of issues and handling sensitive negotiations with little or no precedence, requiring expedient and diplomatic action. Applies breadth and depth of institutional knowledge to develop sound long and short term strategic plans and build relationships with key constituencies and stakeholders. Identifies, formulates and advises on policy development and implementation. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Internal and external contacts often pertain to organizational plans and objectives. Is considered a subject matter expert within the organization and often recognized as an expert externally in the industry.

Department Custom Scope

The Executive Director for Clinical Program Development will serve as key strategist and execution lead for clinical expansion. Works closely with executive team to finalize UCR Health strategy for facility locations, clinical services planning for each location. Works with local and external stakeholders for timely execution of facility and clinical program strategy, including but not limited to: physician and staff recruitment, facility readiness, including timely completion of tenant improvements, in line with campus, IT, and operations requirements, clinic space design in line with branding requirements, finalization of clinic workflows to achieve expected results. This position has a high-level authority to broadly represent the UCR Health executive team interests across the organization. Responds to issues with little or no precedence. Uses advanced concepts and organizational objectives to resolve highly complex issues. Regularly works on highly complex issues or problems which require analysis of unique issues / problems without precedent and / or structure. Exercises a high level of judgment, discretion and political acumen. The appointment is for a definite term beginning on the date of hire and ending five and one-half (5.5) years thereafter. The appointment will automatically terminate at the end of the specified term unless, prior to the termination date, the appointment is renewed or otherwise extended.