Executive Advisor for Biomedical Research Partnerships

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.

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/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 complete University of California
nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination and
Affirmative Action Policy.