Executive Advisor for Biomedical Research Partnerships

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.