Director of Operations - Molecular & Medical Pharmacology
UCLA
Application
Details
Posted: 10-Apr-26
Location: Los Angeles, California
Categories:
Operations
Internal Number: 151743870
DescriptionStep into a high‑impact leadership role at the center of scientific innovation. As the Director of Operations, you will serve as the senior administrative and business leader for UCLA Department of Molecular & Medical Pharmacology.
You will shape strategy, strengthen operations, and drive organizational excellence across research‑intensive departments that advance the School of Medicine’s core missions in Education, Research, and Community Engagement. This role oversees a broad, complex portfolio supporting world‑class faculty, staff, and programs pushing the boundaries of biomedical discovery.
We’re looking for a seasoned operational executive who thrives in multifaceted academic environments, leads collaboratively, and excels in matrixed, mission‑driven organizations. If you’re energized by scale, innovation, and meaningful impact, this is a rare opportunity to influence the future of scientific advancement.
Annual range: $128,500-$298,100
Salary is commensurate with experience within the posted range.
Qualifications
Required:
Master’s degree (BA, Health Care Administration, Public health or related field) or combination of education and relevant experience.
Progressively responsible managerial experience including financial and budget preparation. 7 years experience.
5 years supervisory experience, with at least three or more years as the senior leader over multiple department or service lines.
Demonstrated strategic leadership, planning and change managementskills in a highly matrixed environment, preferably a research intensive medical school/health system.
Ability to demonstrate a high level of diplomacy in persuading and influencinga wide variety of people at various levels to achieveresults.
Demonstrated ability to identify and analyze all pertinent information/data to make and communicate executive level recommendations and decisions.
Exceptional negotiation and effective interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to establish a culture of integrity and accountability.
Advanced expertise infinancial planning and analysis and decision support as it pertains to academic health care, research, and higher education.
Demonstrate to others that he/she isdirect, truthful, andcredible.
Demonstrated skills as a receptive listener, influential and persuasive and seeks to understand the differing sides of each situation. Makes decisions effectively and decisively.
Strong knowledge of industrystandards, trends, and regulatory requirements.
At UCLA Health, you can help heal humankind, one patient at a time by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness. As you do, you’ll achieve great things in your life and your career. We’re a world-class health organization with four hospitals consistently recognized among the nation’s very best as well as an internationally-renowned medical school, primary and specialty care clinics and much more. Within our dynamic, innovative and growing organization, you’ll find exceptional opportunities to make the most of your abilities in a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. If you embrace our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery we invite you to see all you can accomplish at UCLA Health.