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University of Southern California

Executive Director, Healthcare Markets Initiative, USC Schaeffer Center

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Executive Director, Healthcare Markets Initiative, USC Schaeffer CenterSol Price School of Public PolicyLos Angeles, CaliforniaIn 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, CAThe 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 the University of Southern California is seeking an

Executive Director

to lead the Healthcare Markets Initiative.The Healthcare Markets Initiative (HMI) advances market-based solutions to health policy challenges in a variety of areas including rare diseases, medical devices, and mental health. It aims to address the challenge of developing appropriate incentives that will eliminate the inefficiencies of some services being too expensive and reimbursements for other services being too low.The Executive Director will direct and oversee the development, implementation, and growth of the HMI research program, including the identifying of program direction and execution of strategy and research development. The Executive Director will be working as part of a multidisciplinary research team including economists, physicians, health policy scholars, data scientists, and other researchers to conduct evidence-based, policy-relevant research aimed at improving healthcare market innovation.Key duties will include:Oversight of program operations and administrative functionsWorking with the Faculty Director of HMI to develop and direct short and long-term program strategiesEstablishing program policies and proceduresDirectly or indirectly managing program staff; determining organizational structure and reporting relationshipsOversight of program design, policy development, teaching, staff administration, budgets, marketing and public relations, and fundraisingIdentifying and strategizing fundraising and development opportunitiesMinimum QualificationsMinimum Education:

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

7 yearsPreferred Education:

PhD in economics, public/health policy, health services research, or related fieldPreferred Experience:

10 yearsSupervisory Responsibility:

Manages through subordinate supervisors.Compensation:

The annual base salary range for this position is $174,738 - $200,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.Position is 100% FTE on a 3-year (renewable) fixed term.Hybrid or fully remote work arrangement.Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.Required Documents:

Cover letter, Resume/CVAbout the Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics:

The Schaeffer Center was established in 2009 as a research hub for health policy research at USC. The result of a unique partnership between the School of Pharmacy and the Sol Price School of Public Policy, the Schaeffer Center takes an interdisciplinary approach to advance health policy and health economics. The Center raises awareness and produces groundbreaking research in the areas of health economics, health policy, and pharmaceutical economics.

US News & World Report

recently ranked USC 5th in the United States in health policy and management.About the Sol Price School of Public Policy:

The mission of the Price School is to improve the quality of life for people and their communities, here and abroad. We achieve this mission through education and research that promote innovative solutions to the most critical issues facing society, with a particular focus on governance, urban development, and social policy. The Price School offers Ph.D. programs in Public Policy and Management and Urban Planning master's degrees in Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Health Administration, and Real Estate Development executive master's degrees and an interdisciplinary undergraduate degree.The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer that Values Diversity.

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