UT Southwestern Medical Center · 23 hours ago
Assistant Director of Strategy, Finance and Operations
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
4+ years expUT Southwestern Medical Center is a world-renowned medical and research center committed to excellence and innovation. The Assistant Director of Strategy, Finance and Operations will oversee strategic initiatives, operational excellence, and programmatic growth while fostering collaboration 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
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
UT Southwestern Medical Center offers clinical care, education, and scientific research.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$22MKey Investors
The Dallas FoundationPatient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
2023-06-20Grant
2023-04-20Grant· $4M
2023-03-28Grant· $18M
Leadership Team
Chris Rubio
Interim Chief Executive Officer, Clements University Hospital
Dennis Pfeifer
AVP & CTO University Health System
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