Job SummaryManages the operation, system integration, and administrative coordination of Clinical Engineering across the health system. Leads change through designing, strategically planning and overseeing implementation of new technology, systems and policies. Participates with leadership to develop clinical engineering short and long term strategies for integrating technology systems across devices, medical centers and functional areas, and remaining current in a rapidly changing environment.
The System Director, Health Technology Management (HTM) serves as UCSF Health’s senior leader responsible for the strategy, operations, safety, and lifecycle management of all clinical technology assets across the enterprise. This role ensures UCSF Health maintains a safe, reliable, and cost-effective medical device environment that supports clinical excellence, cybersecurity resilience, regulatory compliance, and capital efficiency.
Reporting to the Vice President of Support Services, the System Director leads an integrated, systemwide HTM organization that supports adult and pediatric hospitals, ambulatory sites, and specialty facilities. The position partners closely with leaders in IT, Clinical Operations, Facilities, Supply Chain, and Nursing to advance technology standardization, improve uptime and service response, and optimize total cost of ownership across the device lifecycle.
UCSF Health has significantly expanded its clinical technology footprint and cyber-risk profile, requiring a systemwide HTM leader to unify strategy, governance, and operations across all hospitals and ambulatory sites. The role now includes enterprise-level medical device cybersecurity oversight, integration with Project One/Oracle, expanded lifecycle planning responsibilities, and oversight of regional HTM operations at Benioff Children's Oakland, Stanyan, and Hyde Street.
The position also incorporates a broader leadership structure, including management of the Medical Device Cybersecurity Officer, Capital Acquisition Director, and systemwide operations managers.
The estimated salary for this position is $290,000 - $375,000 (Annual Rate). The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF.
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The Health Technology Management (HTM) Department provides enterprise-wide leadership for medical device lifecycle management, clinical technology strategy, biomedical engineering operations, and medical device cybersecurity across UCSF Health. The department supports all adult and pediatric hospitals, ambulatory clinics, procedural areas, and specialty facilities by ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective equipment that enables high-quality clinical care.
HTM partners closely with Clinical Operations, IT, Supply Chain, Facilities, and regulatory teams to proactively manage risk, maintain accreditation readiness, optimize technology investments, and advance systemwide standardization.
