• Executive Advisor for Biomedical Research…

    UCLA Health (Los Angeles, CA)


    Description

    The Office of the Vice Chancellor of UCLA Health Sciences is

     

    seeking an experienced, strategic, and highly influential leader to serve as

     

    the Executive Advisor for

     

    Biomedical Research Partnerships managing the relationship between UCLA and the

     

    California Institute for Immunology and

     

    Immunotherapy (CIII), potentially other biomedical research partners and David

     

    Geffen School of Medicine research in the UCLA Research Park-a

     

    groundbreaking public-private partnership dedicated to advancing immunology and

     

    immunotherapy research.

     

    About the Role

     

    Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences & CEO of UCLA Health, this

    high-stakes, high-impact role

    will drive the vision for collaboration between UCLA and CIII. The Executive

     

    Advisor will lead key initiatives, navigate complex institutional and external

     

    relationships, and ensure seamless execution of strategic priorities.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Serve as the VC/CEO's designee to oversee the UCLA-CIII relationship and drive long-term strategy.

    + Develop and implement systems, policies, and agreements in collaboration with UCLA, UCOP, and external stakeholders.

    + Act as a primary liaison between UCLA Health, CIII leadership, faculty, government agencies, and donors.

    + Provide executive-level guidance on contractual, financial, legal, and policy matters.

    + Engage with faculty, deans, and administrators to establish frameworks for affiliation and collaboration.

    + Oversee financial stewardship related to gifts, funding, and resource allocation.

    + Lead branding, communications, and donor engagement efforts related to the initiative.

    Qualifications

    Ideal Candidate

     

    The ideal candidate will be a seasoned leader (10+ years of experience) with deep expertise in

    university operations, faculty engagement, research administration, and

    external relations. The role requires:

     

    + Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience required. A law degree (JD) is preferred.

    + Proven experience advising executives at the Dean/Vice Chancellor level.

    + Deep understanding of UC policies, governance, finance, compliance, and intellectual property matters.

    + Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.

    + Experience managing complex stakeholder dynamics across academia, government, and private sectors.

    + Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex issues for diverse audiences.

    + Ability to thrive in an autonomous leadership role with 24/7 availability expectations.

     

    Why Join UCLA Health?

     

    This is a rare and prestigious

    opportunity to shape one of the most ambitious biomedical research

    collaborations in history. You will play a pivotal role in fostering

     

    innovation, attracting top scientists, and positioning UCLA as a global leader

     

    in immunology and immunotherapy.

    _The University of California, Los Angeles is required to_

    _provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This_

     

    _range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in_

     

    _making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills,_

    _knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other_

    _business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be_

     

    _offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers_

     

    _are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full_

     

    _salary range for this position is $157,400 to $380,600._

    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 covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

     

    UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.