Heart Transplant Program Leader for Growth & Operations

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking an Organ Transplant Program Manager to lead the Heart Transplant Program, oversee clinical operations, and ensure regulatory compliance with UNOS, CMS, and HRSA. The role drives program growth, quality outcomes, and cross-functional collaboration with physicians, administrators, and staff.

The ideal candidate has nursing leadership experience and a strong operations background within an academic medical setting, with a track record of managing complex transplant

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex transplant programs
• Regulatory knowledge for UNOS, CMS and HRSA requirements

Skills

Nursing leadership

Operations leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking an Organ Transplant Program Manager to lead the Heart Transplant Program, oversee clinical operations, and ensure regulatory compliance with UNOS, CMS, and HRSA. The role drives program growth, quality outcomes, and cross-functional collaboration with physicians, administrators, and staff.

The ideal candidate has nursing leadership experience and a strong operations background within an academic medical setting, with a track record of managing complex transplant