Associate Program Director, CTSI
 University of California - San Francisco | |
168,300-188,300
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 United States, California, San Francisco | |
| 550 16th Street (Show on map) | |
 May 05, 2026 | |
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Department: The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) facilitates clinical and translational research to improve patient and community health. CTSI provides infrastructure, services, and training to support the efficient and effective conduct of research and to enable innovative approaches to clinical research. CTSI is composed of multiple interdisciplinary programs supported by funding from federal, institutional, philanthropic, and industry sources, and collaborates with partners at the local, regional, and national levels to advance clinical and translational science. It serves a broad research community, spanning the four UCSF health science schools (Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Dentistry), the UCSF Graduate Division, and affiliated partner organizations CTSI is part of the Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Clinical Research (AVC-CR) within the UCSF Office of Research. The AVC-CR provides executive leadership for the UCSF clinical research enterprise, including administration, infrastructure, and services that support research across the institution, and also serves as the Director and Principal Investigator for the CTSI grant from the NIH. Job Summary: This position provides strategic and operational leadership for a portfolio of clinical research support programs within the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI). The role is responsible for coordinating and aligning activities with Office of Research and other relevant units on research operations, participant recruitment and retention, and decentralized clinical trial initiatives and other activities to support the effective conduct of clinical research. The incumbent collaborates with program faculty leadership, Office of Research units, and other vested parties to identify cross-functional challenges in research operations, develop and implement solutions, and ensure programs meet established goals and objectives. The position also supports continuous improvement through data analysis, process optimization, and development of innovative operational strategies and training models, including content and strategy support for the transition to AI-enabled research navigation, and a coordinated approach to training and workforce development. The role includes supervision of program staff and requires strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills to support institutional clinical research priorities. Required Qualifications:
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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 here.
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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 status under state or federal law.
Salary Information
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.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Required Qualifications:
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