Job Summary
The Senior Vice President for Health Sciences SVPHS is responsible to the President of the University of Utah for the coordination and administration of the academic agenda and health services in the healthrelated schools and the health care system of the University of Utah. The SVPHS is responsible for ensuring the quality of the intellectual mission the clinical mission and the fiscal health of all matters relating to the health sciences. That responsibility requires the SVPHS to exert effective leadership in strategic planning quality control the business of health care the culture of health care and recruitment. The SVPHS position is mirrored by the Senior Vice President SVP for Academic Affairs who has responsibility for the academic mission of the rest of the University. These two SVP positions along with the President to whom they report form the senior leadership of the University of Utah and their history of collaboration collegiality and shared responsibility have proven remarkably effective for the University. The SVPHS also serves as Chief Executive Officer CEO of the University of Utah Health (U of U Health) with fiduciary and fiscal responsibility for more than 70 percent of the Universitys expense budget as reflected in the academic clinical and research enterprises of hospitals and clinics within U of U Health U of U Health Plans University of Utah Medical Group the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine School of Dentistry College of Pharmacy College of Nursing College of Health Associated Regional and University Pathologists ARUP and Eccles Health Sciences Library. Additionally the SVPHS represents U of U Health internally and externally with the University academic community healthcare professionals in Utah and the surrounding intermountain states as well as federal and state legislators. The SVPHS coordinates relationships among U of U Health and its major clinical affiliates. U of U Health is exceptionally well aligned by structure and shared values yet demonstrates a high level of responsibility and accountability at the unit level. This unique culture fosters innovation integration and rapid response to opportunities as well as the development and promotion of talent and is an important component of the organizations success. The new SVPHS must be an individual who demonstrates a leadership style that is compatible with this culture as well as one who embraces the change leadership necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving environment. Full Job Description: role of the SVPHS will include a wide range of responsibilities including but not limited to the following: Strategic Vision Develop articulate and implement a strategic vision for U of U Health that is consistent with the U of U Health strategic plan. Advocate for U of U Healths multiple missions. Exhibit a service and community orientation to unite the community and meet the needs of underserved populations. Inspire a complex organization to a common purpose with the business acumen required to successfully grow a multibilliondollar enterprise that exists for the common good. Culture Develop and foster an environment of respect collaboration competence transparency innovation and principledriven management. Maintain a positive work environment promoting a serviceoriented culture and a culture of inclusion and engagement where everyone is valued. Discern and build upon current cultural strengths. Business and Operations Leverage the strengths of the clinical enterprise with the academic/research enterprise. Provide overall guidance and direction to ensure U of U Health is operated in an ethical efficient and financiallysound manner and that capital is utilized in the most efficient way. Develop a structured process to optimize decisionmaking and process outcomes. Ensure continuation of clinical excellence in quality cost and patient experience. Governance Work in close collaboration with other U of U Health and University of Utah leaders to provide leadership and direction for U of U Health and all health sciences academic programs. Organizational Relationships Optimize the internal organization of U of U Health establishing clear structures of responsibility and authority to support highly efficient and effective patient care research and education functions. Community Relationships Cultivate strong credible and trusting relationships with alumni donors government leaders national peers and related external stakeholders in advancing the mission and goals of U of U Health. Act as an effective representative advocate and spokesperson for U of U Health with various community governmental and citizen organizations. Fundraising Serve as an ambassador to donors and industry partners. Convert relationships and strategic vision into philanthropic funding to advance the agenda of U of U Health. People Select recruit develop and lead a cohesive resultsoriented senior management team. Invest in retention development and engagement of faculty and staff throughout the organization.
Minimum Qualifications
Executive Leadership in Complex Academic Environments Substantial and progressive leadership experience within academic health centers at the level of dean department chair institute director or similar leadership role within a large academic health center. Record of Academic Excellence Balanced and indepth knowledge and recognized excellence across the spectrum of community collaboration education research and patient care. Systems Thinker Leader with a broad institutional mindset and understanding of how to be a university citizen. Business Acumen Comfort with accountability for a $5.7B operating budget. Skilled in Philanthropy Experience with strengthening existing and cultivating new donor relationships. Terminal Degree in the Health Sciences With a strong record of scholarship and national/international recognition and academic credentials sufficient to engender respect within U of U Health and the community at large and recognized history of dedication to clinical care.
Required Experience:
Chief