Executive Director of the California Poison Control System (CPCS)

About the role

The Executive Director of the California Poison Control System (CPCS) is sought to lead the CPCS with the major goals of initiating and supporting research initiatives, unifying the geographically disparate clinical sites, developing educational and training opportunities, and integrating poison control into the School of Pharmacy and fostering collaborations within the Department of Clinical Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Provides scientific, managerial, and strategic planning leadership for the CPCS.
• Develops and sustains an outstanding research program that enhances the scientific understanding and practice of poison control, drug toxicities, and adverse drug reactions.
• Serves as the Principal Investigator/Project Director for CPCS contracts and grants following UCSF policies.
• Works in alignment with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to achieve system goals and objectives, ensuring the system maintains regional poison center designation and accreditation with financial sustainability.
• Ledges the CPCS Executive Committee with supervision of the Managing Directors, health education team, and close collaboration with the Medical Directors.
• Contributes to the research and teaching missions of the UCSF School of Pharmacy commensurate with their faculty rank, including maintaining a robust, extramurally funded research program that aligns with the research priorities of the School.
• Serves as an Associate Dean in the UCSF School of Pharmacy.

Requirements

• PharmD or other pharmacy training/degree.
• Research expertise in scientific areas relevant to poison control, such as toxicology, adverse drug effects, pharmacoepidemiology, or health services research.
• Expertise in leading multidisciplinary teams and collaboration across multiple stakeholders in a complex healthcare system.
• Expertise supporting research, educational, and training initiatives and a strong track record of publications and external funding.
• Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to navigate complex administrative environments and build consensus among diverse groups.
• Demonstrated skill in conflict resolution and managing challenging negotiations.
• Demonstrated ability to foster change through influence and advocacy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification with the American Board of Applied Toxicology (ABAT).
• Leadership role in a national-level professional organization.
• Expertise in negotiating and obtaining service contracts and grants.
• Expertise in budget and finance management.
• Expertise in Pharmacogenomics.
• Expertise in managing represented employees and complying with bargaining agreements.

Application

To apply, interested individuals should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement summarizing their relevant experience, a statement of research, and the names, titles, and contact information for a minimum of 6 references (at least 2 internal (if possible)/3 external).

Salary and Benefits

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. The minimum base salary range for this position is $118,000 – 309,800. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

About the California Poison Control System (CPCS)

The California Poison Control System (CPCS) was founded in 1997 to centralize poisoning advice and prevention services in California. The mission of CPCS is to prevent an increase in non-fatal poisonings and poisoning deaths, in conjunction with saving Californians millions of dollars in unnecessary health care cost. Serving all Californians through a single, toll-free number, 365 days a week, 24 hours a day, CPCS is the largest single provider of poison control services in the United States. CPCS leads the state as the primary resource for poison education, prevention, and treatment for the general public and health care professionals (www.calpoison.org). CPCS operates four call center divisions throughout California in Sacramento, Fresno/Madera, San Francisco, and San Diego. The Poison Hotline provides service to the general public and health care professionals on poisoning exposures, handling approximately 700 calls daily. It provides additional special services and has a health education program. CPCS supports teaching and research, in collaboration with the University of California and partners. CPCS is located in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy in the UCSF School of Pharmacy, which is a world-renowned school that has led in NIH funding among pharmacy schools for 45 years.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• A statement summarizing their relevant experience
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• 6 required (contact information only)
• at least 2 internal (if possible)/3 external, references will not be contacted without permission

About UC San Francisco

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Compliance

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.