Job Abstract

As a member of UCSF Health’s Strategy and Business Development team, the Director of Strategic Development plays a key role in UCSF Health’s growth and affiliation strategy in cancer services. The Director will assist department physician and administrative leadership in the development of service line and geographic strategies (from concept to implementation) and project management of key activities as required to develop and implement strategies that drive growth and revenue. Project management and strategic analytical support will occur across the continuum and will include acute, non-hospital, and post-acute service providers as well as a wide variety of physician groups.

The candidate will report directly to the Vice President of Strategy and Business Development. This position will also support the Chief Strategy Officer in his duties supporting strategy, affiliates, and organizational growth. Activities will include projects to analyze new market opportunities, develop outreach strategies, and provider arrangements. This position will also work with marketing to develop physician and consumer marketing plans as well as support regular reviews of financial and strategic metrics with operations leadership groups.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (ucop.edu) Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role. For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, or a closely related field or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Experience in a wide range of academic medical centers and teaching institutions nationally.
• Experience managing strategic initiatives across multiple missions and in concert with institutional partners.
• Familiarity with UCSF (institution, individuals, culture), the Bay Area region and California’s healthcare environment.

• Bachelor's degree in a related area or four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Eight (8) years or more of relevant healthcare experience handling: Provider Segments; Strategic and Business Planning; Market Assessment and Basic Finance/Budget Principles.
• Expert knowledge of the principles, concepts, and strategies involved in successful strategic growth and business development.
• Expert critical-thinking and analytical, skills to assess complex issues, and sensitive situations and develop solutions.
• Highly developed knowledge in healthcare planning, business development, and joint venture design.
• Expert interpersonal skills to interact and negotiate professionally with highly influential entities.
• Adept at establishing and cultivating business relationships.
• Highly advanced written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate with impact.
• Expert ability to develop comprehensive reports and presentations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office software and database applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).
• Highly developed leadership skills to guide, influence, and motivate others.
• Expert ability to achieve measurable results in a diverse stakeholder landscape balancing competing and conflicting interests.
• Knowledge and ability to serve as an expert and educational resource on healthcare strategy issues.
• Expert ability to deliver informative, persuasive presentations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders across UCSF and outside organizations.