Executive Program Manager
Job Summary
The Institute for Global Health Sciences (IGHS) Executive Program Manager independently oversees core operations and programmatic activities that link science and program initiatives, education, and organizational operations to IGHS's 2025-2030 Strategic Plan. Serving in the IGHS Executive Director's Office (EDO) and reporting to the Deputy Director, the Program Manager is a central connector among scientific leaders, the education team, finance and HR teams, and global collaborators, designing processes, meetings, and reporting structures that keep initiatives aligned and deliver measurable outcomes.
With a strong emphasis on community, connectedness, and execution, this position will facilitate programs and operations that move forward strategic initiatives. The incumbent manages the Scientific Collaborations portfolio, including Innovation Pathways, Pivot Labs, OCR collaborations, and other IGHS Connect offerings such as global partner spotlights, center open houses, and grand rounds, and leads Strategic Plan implementation projects such as the Academic Consultancy Platform and Phase II of Innovation Pathways focused on new science opportunities, collaborations, and bringing new PIs and their teams into IGHS.
The position has full responsibility for program administration under the EDO, exercising a high degree of autonomy and advanced judgment. As the central operations and collaboration hub for the EDO, the Program Manager aligns faculty, staff, and global partners around defined actions, milestones, and reporting structures; ensures that program, scientific, and administrative units deliver timely monthly updates; and contributes to the design of conferences, public forums, and other convenings that elevate IGHS's global impact and advance health equity through locally driven, co-created innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct and administer an independent IGHS program portfolio within the Executive Director's Office, with full responsibility for administrative and programmatic activities that link scientific initiatives, education, and operations to the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan.
- Serve as the primary Strategic Plan implementation coordinator, translating institute-wide priorities into coordinated workplans, timelines, reporting dashboard and metrics, preparing quarterly progress reports with each working group lead.
- Assume responsibility for IGHS Connect programming, OCR collaborations, Innovation Pathways, and new initiatives for early-stage investigators and new-to-IGHS faculty.
- Support and facilitate cross-functional processes, standing meetings, and reporting structures that connect scientific leaders, the education team, finance, HR, IRSO, and other administrative units, ensuring alignment and delivery of timely monthly updates to IGHS leadership.
- Develop and oversee strategies and mechanisms (e.g., seed funding, pilot programs, structured engagement pathways) to broaden IGHS participation among UCSF faculty and to support early-stage investigators engaged in impactful research and innovation.
- Coordinate program administration, including development of plans that actualize strategic initiatives, financial planning, and resource allocation for the assigned portfolio, exercising a high degree of autonomy and judgment consistent with an Academic Program Management Officer 4.
- Act as a central liaison to the education team and global collaborators to ensure that programs and initiatives support equitable learning ecosystems and locally driven, co-created innovation aligned with IGHS's mission and strategic goals.
- Represent IGHS and the EDO on internal and external committees, working groups, and partner- or donor-facing forums, positioning the institute as a nimble technical partner while maintaining strong operational and fiscal stewardship.
- Plan and contribute to the design and execution of conferences, public forums, and other convenings that showcase IGHS's work, strengthen collaborations, and communicate progress on strategic priorities and global health impact.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $113,800 - $242,800 (Annual Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Department Description The UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences is dedicated to improving health and reducing the burden of disease in the world's most vulnerable populations. It solves global health problems so that people can live healthy, productive lives by: applying high-quality scientific evidence to inform health policies and practices; training future leaders in global heath; and building the capacity of our implementing partners. Required Qualifications
- Terminal degree in a related area (PhD, JD, MD, etc.) and / or equivalent experience / training required.
- 5+ years experience independently running programs
- Academic background and experience in selected area of research.
- Advanced knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices.
- Advanced oral and written communication skills.
- Advanced ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills.
- Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results.
- Advanced ability to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers.
Preferred Qualifications
- MPH in Public Health or Equitavalent
- Experience interacting with donors and Bay-area global health groups
About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/ppsm-20 For the University of California's Anti Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination Job Code and Payroll Title 005219 ACAD PRG MGT OFCR 4 RP Job Category Professional and Managerial, Research and Scientific Bargaining Unit Research and Public Service Professionals (RP) Location San Francisco, CA |
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
Feb 21, 2026