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UT Southwestern Medical Center · 1 day ago

Assistant Director of Strategy, Finance and Operations

UT Southwestern Medical Center is a world-renowned medical and research center committed to excellence and innovation. The Assistant Director of Strategy, Finance and Operations is responsible for translating strategic goals into actionable programs and overseeing core functions while leading programmatic growth and stakeholder engagement.

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Responsibilities

Leads execution of strategic initiatives in alignment with the Center’s mission and institutional priorities
Partners with the Director and other leaders to translate vision into actionable plans, timelines, and measurable outcomes
Develops and monitors performance dashboards to track progress on strategic priorities
Designs and implements new programs that accelerate research, education, or clinical impact
Leads strategic initiatives to grow the Center’s operational capabilities, reputation, and impact
Partners with faculty and collaborators to evaluate business proposals and shape resource allocation based on impact and alignment
Provides oversight for high-level operations, including budgeting, staffing, compliance, and resource optimization
Supervises operational staff and ensures alignment of operations with strategic goals
Oversees and standardizes processes for performance management, recruitment, procurement, and vendor relationships — delegating where appropriate to ensure focus on strategic priorities
Builds strong internal and external partnerships to support strategic goals
Represents the Center with institutional leaders, external partners, and national collaborators
Drives internal engagement efforts, ensuring team alignment and clear communication across stakeholders
Cultivates a culture of service excellence, equity, and collaboration
Leads continuous improvement initiatives, including quality metrics, workflow optimization, and operational innovations
Supports staff development and high-performing team dynamics
Acts as a trusted advisor and proxy for the Director on operational and strategic matters
Serves on institutional committees and initiatives that align with the Center’s mission

Qualification

Strategic planningProgram developmentOperational oversightStakeholder engagementSystems thinkingChange managementFinancial modelingMicrosoft Office SuiteCustomer serviceTeam orientationCommunication skillsConflict resolution

Required

Bachelor's Degree in business administration, healthcare administration, science or a related field
4 years of experience with logistics and operations, including at least 2 years in a managerial role

Preferred

Master's Degree with commensurate work experience
PhD or experience doing research or building learning health systems
Minimum 5 years of experience in operations, program management, or strategic roles within healthcare, academic, or research environments
Proven track record of designing and executing cross-functional initiatives
Demonstrated success managing staff and leading teams toward complex goals
Experience working in translational research, informatics, or academic healthcare centers
Familiarity with change management frameworks and organizational development

Benefits

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Company

UT Southwestern Medical Center

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UT Southwestern Medical Center offers clinical care, education, and scientific research.

H1B Sponsorship

UT Southwestern Medical Center has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (358)
2024 (238)
2023 (266)
2022 (274)
2021 (213)
2020 (179)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$22M
Key Investors
The Dallas FoundationPatient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
2023-06-20Grant
2023-04-20Grant· $4M
2023-03-28Grant· $18M

Leadership Team

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Chris Rubio
Interim Chief Executive Officer, Clements University Hospital
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Dennis Pfeifer
AVP & CTO University Health System
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