Vice Chancellor - Business Development, Innovation and Partnerships

The Vice Chancellor - Business Development, Innovation and Partnerships at UCSF is charged with accelerating the commercialization of innovative therapies and technologies that hold the promise of advancing health worldwide.
With experts in technology transfer, business alliances and ventures, and equity management, the unit negotiates licensing and equity partnerships and identifies opportunities for business development that benefit faculty investigators as well as the institution.
With carefully crafted relationships and a service-oriented approach, IV works to establish UCSF as the partner of choice for industries working on the leading edge of biomedicine.
The unit also provides financial support, access to subject matter experts, and educational programs in entrepreneurship to faculty and students interested in working with industry.
The leader will have ownership of and responsibility for this vision.
The successful candidate will provide vision, direction, leadership, and oversight over strategic and business development, and operational and management, aspects of Innovation Ventures.
S/he will have in-depth knowledge and experience with business development, entrepreneurialism, and private industry, in life sciences/biotech and technology in the Silicon Valley/Bay Area and beyond, and existing strong relationships in these sectors.
Knowledge of and familiarity with the academic clinical and research enterprise is desirable.
A strong leadership presence and visionary outlook that enables bringing together multiple and diverse stakeholders, and interest and ability to develop mutually beneficial structures and agreements is necessary.
The role requires ability and experience in managing matrixed teams within a a complex, fast- evolving organizational environment.
This role reports directly to the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost (EVCP).
The EVCP works with the Chancellor to set campus -wide priorities, strategy, and direction.
The EVCP is responsible for the success of the research and academic mission academics and the integrity of academic support infrastructure.
Strategic Leadership Creates breakthrough strategy and vision that redefines the way UCSF approaches translational success and integrates current business issues and initiatives, competitive challenges, core values, and future needs Provides a clear strategic direction for UCSF’s approach to translational success and the market with which it partners leading to sustainable, long term impact across the organization Driving Results Identifies ways to dramatically transform existing industry offerings Creates the climate for new business models and products that have a transformational impact on the world through the delivery of biopharma, biotechnological, and technological health solutions Catalyze existing infrastructure and assets at UCSF to connect research with technology and industry to deliver innovation in personalized medicine Collaborating and Influencing Builds cross industry and cross organization partnerships through systematic influence.
Using complex, coordinated influencing/negotiation strategies in a matrixed organization and builds ongoing partnerships with key stakeholders to create opportunities with a wide scope Develops explicit understanding of and coordinated management of relationships most important to UCSF and its stakeholders, builds a network prioritizing, cultivating and driving relationships with opportunity to increase market presence and impact Drives the understanding of UCSF as an institution that is a collaborative partner, ‘open for business’ and welcoming of top tier joint venture relationships The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
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html Department Description Innovation Ventures at UCSF is charged with accelerating the commercialization of innovative therapies and technologies that hold the promise of advancing health worldwide.
With experts in technology transfer, business alliances and ventures, and equity management, the unit negotiates licensing and equity partnerships and identifies opportunities for business development that benefit faculty investigators as well as the institution.
With carefully crafted relationships and a service-oriented approach, IV works to establish UCSF as the partner of choice for industries working on the leading edge of biomedicine.
The unit also provides financial support, access to subject matter experts, and educational programs in entrepreneurship to faculty and students interested in working with industry.
Required Qualifications MBA, MD, PhD or equivalent terminal degree is required.
Entrepreneurial company experience (+500MM) Entrepreneurial experience in a leveraged organization generating $500 million in revenue or more.
Having worked in a venture capital or private equity portfolio company and ideally led a company to a liquidity event is a strong plus.
Demonstrated expertise and knowledge of multiple sectors and have existing relationships in the areas of life sciences, technology, digital health, and medical devices.
Multi-sector and geographic experience Demonstrate expertise and knowledge of multiple sectors, and be able to attract talent from and develop relationships in the areas of life sciences, technology, digital health and medical devices in the Silicon Valley, San Francisco Bay Area, and other national biopharma and technology ‘hubs’.
Team Leadership of 10+ Experience having built, inspired, and led direct and indirect teams of skilled, diverse and sometimes divergent experts; experience with senior level management of complex teams, strategic internal and external communication, conflict management, and high-level financial management.
Experience in an academic research setting Prior work in, support of or some meaningful exposure to the academic research environment through either faculty or administrative appointment, board service or other means.
Experience with technology management, licensing and patent development.
Ability to work with existing resources and identifying new resources as appropriate, build high performing teams around him/herself to help UCSF attain its goals.
Strong Intellect Strong ability to combine sophisticated analytical reasoning, wisdom, creativity and judgment honed by success and lessons learned from failures.
Impeccable Integrity Embodies and practices world-class ethical standards.
Quickly creates an environment of trust by acting with wisdom, fairness and consistency, keeping and delivering on commitments, and providing rationale for decisions.
Persistence and Resiliency Energetic and persistent communicator who will be undaunted by the myriad challenges associated with coordinating and driving entrepreneurial efforts to fruition.
Preferred Qualifications N/A 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.
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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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Organization Campus Job Code and Payroll Title 000194 VC BUS DEV INNOV AND PARTNER Job Category Executive, Professional (Non-Clinical), Professional and Managerial Bargaining Unit 99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit) Employee Class Career Percentage 100% Location Hybrid, Mission Bay (SF) Shift Days Shift Length 8 Hours