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Exec Dir, MN Research & Education - CA Heart Foundation (onsite)

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Requisition # 13827

Job Description

The Executive Director, MN Research and Education is entrusted with designing and implementing program initiatives with CalHeart physician leaders, in alignment with organizational goals. This role encompasses the conceptualization and execution of scientific, educational, and program development projects in the areas of advanced heart disease, which supports clinicians who manage a high volume of complex heart failure cases in all areas, including pulmonary hypertension, amyloidosis, sarcoidosis and cardio-oncology. 

  • Develops and executes comprehensive program strategies and objectives in concert with Cedars-Sinai Smidt Heart Institute, Cedars-Sinai Comprehensive Transplant Center, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation.
  • Leads and coordinates the execution of multidisciplinary research, education, and outreach initiatives. 
  • Develops physician and allied health educational programs, including identifying topics and speakers and determining appropriate format(s).
  • Oversees fiscal management, annual budgets, and donor stewardship for assigned cost centers and funds. 
  • Responsible for all compliance, legal and fiscal matters pertaining to the California Heart Center Foundation, . This includes maintenance of By-Laws and board actions, and facilitation of annual reports and tax filings. 
  • Maintains accreditation for continuing medical education programs and oversees planning of national/international scientific meetings and community education events. 
  • Ensures compliance with Cedars-Sinai Research standard operating procedures, ICH/GCP, FDA, and other regulatory standards. 
  • Plans and manages international scientific conferences in collaboration with professional societies, including: budget development, development of meeting agenda, invitation list, speaker list, meeting materials, references and syllabus, design and distribute invitations/announcements, manages all meeting correspondence, liaison to leadership of professional societies, coordinates with conference co-chairs, session leaders and faculty, site selection and logistics, and registration and travel subsidies.
  • Designs and executes national/international interactive scientific forums in partnership with high profile professional societies, academic institutions, and other stakeholders, in areas of advanced heart disease, cardiomyopathy and transplantation. 
  • Designs high quality continuing medical education programs for community physicians and allied health professionals as well as medical staff that address timely clinical and ethical topics with evidence-based recommendations that correlate to improved phyisician performance and patient outcomes.
  • Designs and plans multi-disciplinary interactive in-services, journal clubs, and protocol trainings for Advanced Heart Disease and CalHeart staff (clinicians, surgeons, nurses, residents, fellows, research coordinators, etc.) to address emerging therapies, controversial topics, changes in guidlines and technical advances as needed. 
  • Formulates and implements strategies for CalHeart's tertiary care services, ensuring the communication of advanced treatment options to healthcare providers and patients. 
  • Coordinates with institutional stakeholders (Comprehensive Transplant Center, Heart Institute) to facilitate development and maintenance of outreach clinics in outlying geographies, including Torrance, Bakerfield, Pasadena, West Valley, and Orange County. 

  • Collaborates with outreach and business development teams to create and execute outreach strategies that  improve CalHeart's services and attract new patients. 

Qualifications

Education:

Minimum - bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or a related discipline is preferred. 

Preferred - master's degree in healthcare administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or a related discipline is preferred. 

Work experience:

Minimum 10 years in:

Financial management, including knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, tax filings, auditing, budget development and fund raising.
Leadership experience in healthcare research, education, and program management.

Preferred 10 years in: Clinical research and/or clinical trials management 


Req ID : 13827
Working Title : Exec Dir, MN Research & Education - CA Heart Foundation (onsite)
Department : CA Heart Foundation
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
Job Category : Academic / Research
Job Specialty : Academic/Research Services
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $77.04 - $130.97

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We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision (PDF) (opens in new window)

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