Executive Director of the California Poison Control System (CPCS)

Apply fast, check the full description by scrolling below to find out the full requirements for this role. The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Clinical Pharmacy in the School of Pharmacy is seeking an experienced clinician to serve as the full-time faculty Executive Director of the California Poison Control System (CPCS) at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank in the Adjunct, In-Residence, Ladder-Rank, or Professor of Clinical Pharmacy faculty series, commensurate with the candidate’s expertise and experience. The Executive Director provides scientific, managerial, and strategic planning leadership for the CPCS with the major goals of initiating and supporting research initiatives, unifying the geographically disparate clinical sites, developing educational and training opportunities, and integrating poison control into the School of Pharmacy and fostering collaborations within the Department of Clinical Pharmacy in coordination with the Department Chair. He / she will develop and sustain an outstanding research program that enhances the scientific understanding and practice of poison control, drug toxicities and adverse drug reactions, and will generally serve as the Principal Investigator / Project Director for CPCS contracts and grants following UCSF policies. This position will work in alignment with the Chief Operating Officer (COO), who is responsible for day-to-day management of CPCS operations, including human, financial, and physical resources. Working with the COO, the clinical executive director will be responsible for achieving system goals and objectives ensuring that the system maintains regional poison center designation and accreditation with financial sustainability. The CPCS Executive Director, reporting to the Chair of the Department of Clinical Pharmacy, leads the CPCS Executive Committee with supervision of the Managing Directors, health education team, and close collaboration with the Medical Directors. The successful applicant will actively contribute to the research and teaching missions of the UCSF School of Pharmacy commensurate with their faculty rank, including maintaining a robust, extramurally funded research program that aligns with the research priorities of the School. The Executive Director will serve as an Associate Dean in the UCSF School of Pharmacy. Required Qualifications : PharmD or other pharmacy training / degree Research expertise in scientific areas relevant to poison control, such as toxicology, adverse drug effects, pharmacoepidemiology, or health services research. Expertise in leading multidisciplinary teams and collaboration across multiple-stakeholders in a complex healthcare system Expertise supporting research, educational, and training initiatives and a strong track record of publications and external funding Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills Ability to navigate complex administrative environments and build consensus among diverse groups Demonstrated skill in conflict resolution and managing challenging negotiations Demonstrated ability to foster change through influence and advocacy Preferred Qualifications : Board certification with the American Board of Applied Toxicology (ABAT)Leadership role in a national-level professional organizationExpertise in negotiating and obtaining service contracts and grantsExpertise in budget and finance managementExpertise in PharmacogenomicsExpertise in managing represented employees and complying with bargaining agreements Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement summarizing their relevant experience, a statement of research, and the names, titles, and contact information for a minimum of 6 references (at least 2 internal (if possible) / 3 external, references will not be contacted without permission). The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See . The minimum base salary range for this position is $118,000 – 309,800. This position includes membership in the which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. California Poison Control System The California Poison Control System (CPCS) was founded in 1997 to centralize poisoning advice and prevention services in California. The mission of CPCS is to prevent an increase in non-fatal poisonings and poisoning deaths, in conjunction with saving Californians millions of dollars in unnecessary health care cost. Serving all Californians through a single, toll free number, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, CPCS is the largest single provider of poison control services in the United States. CPCS leads the state as the primary resource for poison education, prevention, and treatment for the general public and health care professionals (). CPCS operates four call center divisions throughout California in Sacramento, Fresno / Madera, San Francisco and San Diego. The Poison Hotline provides service to the general public and health care professionals on poisoning exposures, handling approximately 700 calls daily. It provides additional special services and has a health education program. CPCS supports teaching and research, in collaboration with the University of California and partners. CPCS is located in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy in the UCSF School of Pharmacy, which is a world-renowned school that has led in NIH funding among pharmacy schools for 45 years. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and / or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility / certification, medical licensure, etc.).Cover LetterMisc / Additional - A statement summarizing their relevant experienceStatement of ResearchStatement of Teaching (Optional) Reference requirements 6 required (contact information only) (at least 2 internal (if possible) / 3 external) #J-18808-Ljbffr