Enterprise Executive Leader - Periop Transformation

Enterprise Executive Leader - Periop Transformation

UCSF Health seeks a visionary healthcare executive to serve as Enterprise Leader for Perioperative Transformation, a strategic leadership role responsible for guiding system-wide transformation across surgical operations, education, and workforce development. This position partners directly with senior perioperative leadership to shape long-range planning, optimize organizational structures, and drive innovation in perioperative care delivery across UCSF campuses. The Enterprise Leader will lead initiatives that elevate surgical outcomes, standardize education, and foster collaboration across clinical teams, academic departments, and external partners, advancing UCSF's mission of excellence in academic medicine and patient-centered care. The ideal candidate is a transformational leader with deep clinical insight and strategic vision. They bring clarity, empathy, and operational rigor to every initiative, with a passion for elevating perioperative care and empowering surgical teams. Their work reflects UCSF's commitment to innovation, equity, and excellence in academic medicine.

The salary range for this position is $300,000 - $350,000 (Annual Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Perioperative Services at the University of California, San Francisco is one of the leading surgical departments in the world, with a rich history of scientific, educational, and clinical advancements. Although our care is primarily dedicated to the people of the San Francisco Bay Area and throughout the state of California, our reputation draws patients nationally and internationally. We are one of the largest clinical services at UCSF, performing a high volume of procedures, many among the most complex and technically challenging, and for rare conditions seldom seen in community practices. This allows our surgeons to continually improve their skills, resulting in better outcomes for patients.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in nursing leadership with a focus on Perioperative Services
• Proven track record of leading strategic initiatives and large-scale transformation projects within an academic medical center setting
• A background in engaging and supporting a variety of stakeholders, including academic partners, physicians, and key organizational leaders
• Leadership skills in interpersonal relations, group dynamics, problem-solving, critical thinking, negotiating, interviewing, observation, counseling, teaching, decision-making and implementation/evaluation skills.
• Performance and outcome-oriented with the ability to set both the strategic and operational direction of the department(s) in an innovative and creative manner.
• Sophisticated leadership abilities to establish department goals, and motivate and influence others to achieve.
• Thorough knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques; human resources and risk management planning; accounting and payroll
• Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, or Hospital Administration
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) (California RN License required upon hire)

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree: DNP or PhD

License/Certification

RN License required.

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team. Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

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.ucsf.edu 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.