Executive Director, Healthcare Markets Initiative, USC Schaeffer Center - University of Southern California : Job Details

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Sol Price School of Public Policy

Los Angeles, California

In order for your application to be considered, please attach a cover letter and resume to your employment application.

Job Location: Washington D.C. or Los Angeles, CA

The mission of the Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics is to measurably improve value in health through evidence-based policy solutions, research excellence, and private- and public-sector engagement. With its extraordinary breadth and depth of expertise, the Schaeffer Center will have a vital impact on the transformation of healthcare.

The Schaeffer Center at USC is seeking an Executive Director to lead the Healthcare Markets Initiative (HMI).

The HMI advances market-based solutions to health policy challenges in areas such as rare diseases, medical devices, and mental health. It aims to develop appropriate incentives to eliminate inefficiencies where some services are too expensive and reimbursements for others are too low.

The Executive Director will oversee the development, implementation, and growth of the HMI research program, including setting strategic directions and research development. The role involves working with a multidisciplinary team of economists, physicians, health policy scholars, data scientists, and other researchers to conduct evidence-based, policy-relevant research to improve healthcare market innovation.

Key duties include:

• Oversight of program operations and administration
• Collaborating with the Faculty Director to develop and implement short- and long-term strategies
• Establishing program policies and procedures
• Managing staff and defining organizational structure
• Overseeing program design, policy development, teaching, staff administration, budgets, marketing, public relations, and fundraising
• Identifying and pursuing fundraising opportunities

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master's degree in economics, public/health policy, health services research, or related field

Experience: At least 7 years

Preferred Education: PhD in relevant fields

Preferred Experience: 10+ years

Supervisory Responsibility: Manages through subordinate supervisors

Compensation: The annual salary range is $174,738 - $200,000, considering experience, education, skills, and other factors.

This is a 3-year (renewable), full-time position with hybrid or remote work options.

Required documents include a cover letter and resume/CV.

About USC and the Schaeffer Center: Established in 2009, the center is a leading interdisciplinary hub for health policy and economics research, ranked 5th nationally by U.S. News & World Report.

About the Sol Price School of Public Policy: Focused on improving societal quality of life through education and research on governance, urban development, and social policy.

USC is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities.