Strategic Policy Projects Lead - Internal Medicine

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles seeks a Project Policy Analyst in the Department of Medicine to lead strategic program and operational initiatives supporting research and administrative missions. The role oversees planning, cross-functional coordination, and regulatory compliance while driving process improvements.

You will manage staff, budgets, and grant development, work with internal and external partners, and ensure timely delivery of program objectives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 5-7 years of experience, or equivalent education/experience.
• Ability to work independently and supervise staff; 1+ years supervising personnel.
• Strong writing and communication skills with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic program and operational initiatives supporting the department's mission.
• Plan, develop, and execute complex projects ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Oversee program planning and implementation, budgets, and grants development.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and manage communications.
• Supervise and train staff; ensure timely delivery of objectives.

Skills

Project management

Strategic planning

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Grant writing

Staff supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Excellent writing

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

UCLA Health in Los Angeles seeks a Project Policy Analyst in the Department of Medicine to lead strategic program and operational initiatives supporting research and administrative missions. The role oversees planning, cross-functional coordination, and regulatory compliance while driving process improvements.

You will manage staff, budgets, and grant development, work with internal and external partners, and ensure timely delivery of program objectives in a fast-paced environment.