Assistant Director of Evaluation and Impact - 138520

This position will have the ability to work in a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite in La Jolla, CA and remote. Onsite at least 1 day a week.

The Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute (ACTRI), an organized research unit at UCSD, is an NIH-funded Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) institution that provides the infrastructure to support high-quality and innovative translational research. ACTRI's vision is to translate scientific discoveries into improved health by delivering education, training and infrastructure for clinical research in the San Diego area and beyond. Mike Hogarth, M.D. and Davey Smith M.D. are the principal investigators on ACTRI's CTSA grant. The ACTRI functions under the direction of Gary S. Firestein, M.D., Director, and Senior Associate Vice Chancellor Health Sciences at UC San Diego.

The Assistant Director of Evaluation and Impact provides strategic and operational leadership for the Evaluation & Impact function within the Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute (ACTRI). Serving as a senior analytics and business intelligence leader, the incumbent applies advanced expertise in data analytics, reporting, and performance measurement to support institutional decision-making, operational effectiveness, continuous quality improvement, and strategic planning across ACTRI.

This position functions as a technical and people leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive evaluation frameworks that measure the ACTRI's effectiveness, impact, and progress toward strategic goals. The incumbent independently analyzes novel and complex problems requiring innovative thinking, methodological rigor, and the ability to interpret data in the absence of established structures or precedent.

In addition, this position manages and oversees evaluation initiatives, including establishing analytical standards, workflows, and best practices, as well as quality improvement processes. The incumbent provides functional and supervisory oversight of staff, prioritizes workloads, allocates resources, and ensures alignment with institutional policies, data governance standards, and compliance requirements. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the assistant director of evaluation and impact serves as a key advisor to leadership and a central contributor to ACTRI's data-informed strategy and impact assessment.

Supervises professionals providing direction and guidance on business intelligence solutions. Coordinates department workflow, sets priorities, and assesses processes . Provides input on personnel matters and recommends improvements to department practices.

• Nine (9) years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree in a related area plus five (5) years of relevant experience.

• Demonstrated ability to supervise professional staff, assign work and manage competing priorities.

• Strong knowledge of business intelligence principles, concepts and methodologies.

• Knowledge of human resources practices and policies. Ability to monitor, address and document personnel and performance issues.

• Ability to analyze information, think conceptually and formulate effective solutions.

• Strong written and verbal communications skills. Ability to convey technical information in a clear, concise manner.

• Advanced interpersonal skills to collaborate with clinical and technical professionals and business leaders.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior management on operational and policy issues.

• Ability to deliver presentations to large and / or diverse audiences.

• Ability to train staff.

• Proficient in all MS Office applications, BI / database applications and reporting tools.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and maintain strict confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

• Proven experience in program management, grant administration, and compliance oversight within an academic or research setting.

• Understanding of NIH grant mechanisms and processes, particularly K-series, R-series, and U-series awards.

• Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration, build partnerships, and communicate effectively across diverse stakeholders.

• Proven adaptability and responsiveness to new and changing situations in dynamic academic or research environments.

• Knowledge of National Institutes of Health federal reporting requirements and standards. Works well with minimal direction to produce consistently high-quality work

• Demonstrated knowledge of key issues and concepts in translational research and translational science and areas of program evaluation, impact assessment, and statistical analyses.

• Five (5) or more years of experience in translational science research, monitoring, and evaluation, preferred.

• Masters degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training, preferred.

• Extensive expertise in UC policies and procedures, paired with a deep understanding of the evaluation requirements specific to CTSA grants and their multi-year funding cycles.

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.
• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.