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UC OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

At the University of California (UC), your contributions make a difference. A world leader producing Nobel and Pulitzer prize recipients with over 150 years of groundbreaking research transforming the world. Choose a career where you can leverage your knowledge, skills and aspirations to inspire and support some of the greatest minds in the world, and those who will follow in their footsteps. Working at the University of California is being part of a unique institution, and a vibrant and diverse community. At the University of California, Office of the President, we propel our mission through impactful work locally, in government centers and systemwide. We are passionate people, serving the greater good.

The University of California, one of the largest and most acclaimed institutions of higher learning in the world, is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and public service. The University of California Office of the President is the headquarters to the 10 campuses, six academic medical centers and three national laboratories and enrolls premier students from California, the nation and the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

University of California Health comprises six academic health centers, 20 health professional schools, a Global Health Institute and systemwide services that improve the health of patients and the University's students, faculty and employees. All of UC's hospitals are ranked among the best in California and its medical schools and health professional schools are nationally ranked in their respective areas.

Systemwide Operations is a department within the UC Health Division that supports cost reduction and improves quality and revenue across UCH academic health centers. Systemwide Operations is responsible for providing oversight of complex processes while executing targeted initiatives with the overarching goal of providing value through "systemness" across all of UCH. Within various initiatives, the goals are increasing revenue, sharing best practices across the system, and achieving significant cost savings.

Key areas of focus include:

Information Technology

Revenue Cycle

Supply Chain

Laboratory Services

Pharmacy

Capital Equipment

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director will be responsible for developing, implementing and the on-going operations of the informatics and reporting requirements of the UC Health Transformation team, which is focused on Systemwide Operations. Core aspects of this effort include: (i) Management of performance reporting; (ii) Management of spend analytics to support strategic sourcing initiatives across all areas including Procurement, Laboratory, Pharmacy and other areas of spend; (iii) Develop and implement analytics related to Systemwide Operations (e.g., some focus on implants and services for Procurement); (iv) Manage relationships with 3rd party informatics partners and internal UC data resources; (v) lead reporting for critical initiatives, including sustainability, small and diverse suppliers, and community sourcing.

Overall Responsibility:

The Director of Data Analytics under the strategic direction of the Chief Transformation Officer will oversee the operations of the following four areas:

a) Data Management & Governance - ensuring data is provided by each UC Health campus is accurate, in a standardized format and synchronized across the system.

b) Spend Analytics - Coordinate with UC Procurement, academic campus, to create and maintain a view of all clinical-related spend within UC: Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, and others.

c) Partner Management - collaborations across the UC health system and with other partners in health care and technology;

d) Operations Informatics - Manage the deliverables of performance measurement for management oversight and analytics for sourcing initiatives.

e) Utilization Analytics - Lead the implementation of analytics linked to clinical practice, outcomes and reimbursement.

f) Reporting - Lead reporting for internal and external stakeholders, with reports including: Book of Impact, sustainability, small and diverse suppliers, and community sourcing

Reports directly to the UC Health Chief Transformation Officer.

Will support a staff of analysts managing day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• At least ten years' experience working in the healthcare industry.
• At least five years' experience working in a hospital analytics heavy environment.
• Knowledge of the issues and challenges facing healthcare supply chain management and strategic sourcing.
• Sound strategic thinking and consulting skills in guiding towards workable strategies and operational solutions.
• Advanced ability to coach, facilitate and influence people at all levels; advanced ability to build and maintain relationships with a broad range of staff, members of the UC Community, and external partners.
• Ability to establish priorities and allocate resources among those priorities and achieve results in a multi-mission, multi-unit, multi-site organization.
• Excellent communication and team building skills; experience with communications at all organization levels from strategic leadership to support functions; ability to present complex in a manner that is accessible to a variety of audiences.
• A high level of emotional intelligence; must have the capacity to be aware of, control, and appropriately express emotions, and handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.
• Ability to accomplish results and effectively integrate functions across units and amid competing priorities in a complex multi-mission organization; must consistently demonstrate and encourage a commitment to quality, customer-centeredness, productivity, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of business intelligence operations, principles, policies, methodologies, and architecture.
• Ability to organize operations, manage resources and drive efficiencies.
• Advanced leadership skills, with the ability to create and maintain a climate of collaboration and trust.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking ability to analyze complex problems then formulate and apply effective solutions.
• Advanced leadership, relationship building, influencing and negotiation skills, including the ability to work effectively across all levels of management and staff.
• Advanced interpersonal, verbal and written communication to convey complex information clearly and concisely to senior leaders, managers and staff.
• Advanced ability to motivate, influence and persuade.
• Advanced conflict resolution skills.
• Highly proficient in all MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Access), BI / database applications and reporting tools.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in related area and minimum 10 years of experience and / or equivalent experience / training.
• M.B.A. or a Master's degree in a related field preferred.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary: Commensurate with skills and experience.

Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HOW TO APPLY

Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE

The first review date for this job is July 22, 2022. The position will be open until filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position.

Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014.

August 2021 Update: The University of California has issued a policy requiring employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID -19 before physically accessing the University location or programs. Upon hire into a UCOP position, you will be provided detailed instructions on how to comply with this policy including access to the COVID vaccination at no cost. New hires to UCOP who work onsite or will come onsite for any activities at a UCOP or other UC location must comply with this policy within 8 weeks after their start date. The policy allows for employees to request approval for an exception or deferral.

EEO STATEMENT

The University of California, Office of the President, 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.

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