UCSF National Center of Excellence in Women's Health Director and Nancy Milliken, MD Endowed Chair
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The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) seeks a collaborative and visionary leader to serve as Director of the UCSF National Center of Excellence in Women's Health (CoE). The Director will also be recommended for the Nancy Milliken, MD Endowed Chair in Women's Health Leadership, pending approval by the Dean of the School of Medicine.
Founded in 1996 as one of the original federally designated Centers of Excellence in Women's Health, the UCSF CoE advances innovative approaches to improving the health and well-being of women and gender-diverse people across the lifespan. The Center serves as a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration, community partnership, and the development of new models of care, research, education, and leadership.
The Director will report to and work closely with the Chair of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences as part of the department's leadership team. The Director leads the Center's leadership team, including an Executive Director and a Director of Strategic Initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity for a leader who thrives at the intersection of academic medicine, community partnership, and public engagement.
Center Priorities
The UCSF National Center of Excellence in Women's Health drives innovation in care, research, education, and community partnership to advance sex- and gender-based health.
The CoE organizes its work across five pillars:
Clinical Care
Education
Research
Community Engagement
Leadership
Through these pillars, the Center advances interdisciplinary collaboration, supports scholarship in women's health and sex- and gender-based medicine, and incubates initiatives that improve the health and well-being of women and gender-diverse communities.
Leadership Opportunity
The next Director will guide the Center into its next phase of growth and impact. This leader will strengthen UCSF's engagement with community partners, local and state leaders, and organizations working to improve the health of women and families.
San Francisco is experiencing significant shifts in public health leadership, policy priorities, and community needs. The Director will play an important role in helping UCSF contribute thoughtfully and effectively to these conversations and partnerships.
The Director will also identify emerging opportunities in women's health and incubate new initiatives that advance clinical care, research, education, and community engagement.
Strengthening the Center's financial sustainability will be a central responsibility. The Director will play a central role in strengthening the Center's philanthropic partnerships and identifying new opportunities for investment in women's health. The Director will cultivate philanthropic relationships, solidify and grow current partnerships, and secure programmatic support that ensures the continued growth and impact of the Center's work.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Provide vision and direction for the National Center of Excellence in Women's Health
Identify and develop innovative initiatives that advance women's health and gender-informed care
Align the Center's programs with emerging opportunities in research, policy, and community engagement
Serve as a strategic partner to the Department Chair in advancing women's health initiatives across UCSF
Community and Policy Engagement
Build and sustain strong partnerships with community organizations, public health agencies, and advocacy groups
Represent UCSF in local and regional conversations related to women's health and community well-being
Strengthen UCSF's role as a trusted partner in improving the health of communities historically underserved by health systems
Organizational Leadership
Lead and support the Center's leadership team, including the Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives
Foster a collaborative and mission-driven organizational culture
Oversee the Center's programs, operations, and strategic priorities
Resource Development and Stewardship
Lead fundraising and philanthropic engagement in partnership with the UCSF Development Office
Cultivate donors and secure philanthropic, programmatic, and grant funding to support the Center's initiatives
Ensure responsible stewardship and strategic growth of the Center's financial resources
Qualifications
Required
MD, DO, PhD, DrPH, DNP, or equivalent terminal degree
Academic accomplishments appropriate for appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank
Demonstrated leadership experience in academic medicine, public health, or a related field
Evidence of scholarship, leadership, or community partnership related to women's health and sex- and gender-based medicine
Experience building collaborative programs or initiatives across complex organizations
Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships and secure resources to support programs or initiatives (e.g., philanthropy, grants, partnerships, or programmatic funding)
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including experience managing teams and building consensus
Preferred
Experience engaging with community organizations, public health agencies, or policy leaders
Experience advancing initiatives that improve health outcomes for historically underserved communities
Demonstrated ability to translate ideas into impactful programs or partnerships
The ideal candidate will bring intellectual curiosity, humility, and a collaborative leadership style, along with the ability to translate ideas into meaningful impact for the communities UCSF serves.
UCSF encourages applications from individuals whose experiences and perspectives will contribute to advancing women's health and strengthening partnerships with diverse communities.
The Nancy Milliken, MD Endowed Chair
The Director will be recommended for the Nancy Milliken, MD Endowed Chair in Women's Health Leadership, honoring Dr. Milliken's pioneering leadership as the founding director of the Center and a national leader in advancing women's health.
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco is a leading academic health sciences
institution dedicated to advancing health worldwide through biomedical research, education, and excellence in patient care. The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and
Reproductive Sciences is nationally recognized for its leadership in clinical care, research, and education in women's health.
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.