Previous successful leadership role within a successful major medical center, such as a chancellor, dean, vice president, or other relevant senior leadership roles. Holding an equivalent role in industry is also acceptable, especially if combined with a prior faculty position or leadership role in academia. Responsibility for recruitment, finances/budgeting, strategy setting, and philanthropy are important components of the leadership experience sought in this recruitment.
Personal success in establishing and expanding an institutional research program in the health sciences, including strategic development and implementation in collaboration with scholars and practitioners outside the candidate’s own field; success developing and leading multidisciplinary educational programs in collaboration with other university or institutional leaders.
Demonstrated managerial abilities and enthusiasm for the administrative and financial responsibilities of the position, with understanding of the financial pressures facing academic health centers and health care delivery organizations and the principles of mission-based budgeting and funds flow.
Demonstrated success as the public face of an institution and in philanthropic pursuits.
Strong preference for a physician-scientist or clinician-scientist with a strong record of scholarship, including a record of substantial, extramural peer-reviewed funding, and national/international recognition. Academic credentials sufficient to engender respect within the University of Florida and UF Health and support appointment as a tenured full professor.
Successful candidates must demonstrate the ability to navigate and thrive in a complex, multifaceted organization, understanding the cascading second- and third-order consequences of decisions, particularly within a state institution. Must effectively balance competing priorities to make strategic decisions that advance the organization’s goals while working diplomatically with diverse stakeholders. Additionally, candidates should possess the ability to craft and articulate compromise solutions when necessary to achieve the best outcomes for all involved.
Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to provide strategic vision and direction during times of change and ambiguity. Must have a proven track record of setting a vision collaboratively with key constituencies and effectively communicating that vision across the organization and broader community. The ideal candidate will have led successfully within a complex and dynamic institution, engaging with multiple constituencies and stakeholders. Evidence of achieving measurable outcomes through a blend of strategic insight and leadership is essential.
The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to achieve success by effectively framing and managing expectations, timelines, and goals, ultimately delivering measurable results. A strong track record of superior financial performance, coupled with success in personnel recruitment and development, is essential. The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and a results-driven approach that aligns with the organization’s mission. Additionally, should be recognized as a mentor and developer of talent, with a proven ability to coach individuals to achieve their fullest potential.
The Senior Vice President for Health Affairs (SVPHA) will build and nurture relationships with stakeholders to effectively guide the health sciences’ contributions to UF and UF Health. This includes demonstrating a deep appreciation for all health sciences disciplines, fostering inter-college collaboration, and championing unified efforts across UF entities. The candidate will establish productive connections within the health sciences enterprise, the broader university, and UF Health, cultivating long-term collaborations and partnerships. Additionally, they will value and strengthen relationships between the health sciences and other UF units while promoting a culture of respect, dignity, and inclusivity for UF’s students, staff, faculty, and stakeholders.
The SVPHA must thrive in a complex, fast-paced institution undergoing transformation on multiple fronts while managing complementary and competing priorities. They will lead the academic, research, and clinical missions of UF Health by identifying and driving changes that advance education and research, embracing transformational initiatives such as Artificial Intelligence at UF and Drug Discovery at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology to enhance the university’s stature and productivity. The candidate will adapt plans to align with the political realities, strengths, and constraints of the university, health system, and state, effectively engaging stakeholders and securing buy-in through tailored influence strategies. Additionally, they will establish practices that foster innovation and collaboration to achieve sustained success.
The ideal candidate will be an outstanding communicator, capable of clearly articulating a vision, defining actionable steps, and guiding all levels of the organization toward shared goals in a productive manner. They will be a collaborative problem-solver who earns trust by prioritizing the organization’s objectives above those of any individual, group, or department. A deep passion for and unwavering commitment to the academic health center’s tripartite mission — clinical care, education, and research — is essential. Additionally, the candidate must embody the highest standards of personal integrity and ethics.