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General Information

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Flexible Hybrid
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Posted Date
04/08/2026
Salary Range: $128500 - 298100 Annually
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
29287

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Step 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.

Job 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 management skills in a highly matrixed environment, preferably a research intensive medical school/health system.

  • Ability to demonstrate a high level of diplomacy in persuading and influencing a wide variety of people at various levels to achieve results.

  • 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 in financial planning and analysis and decision support as it pertains to academic health care, research, and higher education.

  • Demonstrate to others that he/she is direct, truthful, and credible.

  • 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 industry standards, trends, and regulatory requirements.

 


As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.