Lifesharing is a federally designated nonprofit Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) within UC San Diego Health System that coordinates organ and tissue donation in San Diego and Imperial Counties. The Department works closely with hospitals and donor families to give hope to the more than 100,000 people on the transplant waiting list. Lifesharing staff work to find the best possible match for each organ and tissue donation.

The Director of Tissue Operations reports directly to the Executive Director of the OPO, and has the responsibility for assessing and directing all clinical, administrative, quality and fiscal operations of the Lifesharing Tissue Bank. This includes strategic and business planning, in addition to expanding and re-organizing our client base of tissue processors and researchers to ensure fiscal success. The position oversees tissue processes with all UC San Diego Health departments that maintain a California Tissue Bank License, such as the Operating Rooms at Hillcrest, Jacobs, Shiley Eye and the UCSD Milk Bank.

The Director must simultaneously possess advanced knowledge of tissue banking at the local, national and international levels, in addition to expert level personnel management skills, strategic planning expertise, fiscal management and the knowledge and poise needed to navigate all the systems within UC San Diego Health, the FDA, TJC, AATB and tissue processors. The Director is intimately involved in the day-to-day operations while also engaged in building and extending external partnerships and assessing for areas of growth and change management.

The Director is responsible for creating, prioritizing and executing strategic planning efforts in addition to business development activities. Must possess the ability to apply advanced SWOT analyses to all processes of the Tissue Bank and their impact on the UC San Diego Health System. This role requires the management and development of a team of managers and quality analysts to ensure regulatory compliance is maintained and growth is sustained.

The Director collaborates with the clinical managers, the Director of Development, and the Organ and Tissue Quality Directors in the department, as well as external stakeholders and internal UC San Diego Health stakeholders. The Director of Tissue Operations networks with all these stakeholders to evaluate for, and provide recommendations related to strategic opportunities to facilitate clinical, regulatory and financial growth. The Director will have the authority to resource and prioritize Tissue Bank development and growth activities.

• Bachelor’s degree and seven or more years of relevant experience in tissue donation/tissue bank/organ procurement operations; or equivalent combination of experience, education and training.

• Demonstrated knowledge of tissue donation and industry specific operational processes.

• Proven knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and related legislative, accreditation, licensing, and compliance environments.

• Management experience in a complex health care organization. Demonstrated human resources knowledge and the ability to manage, motivate and mentor team members.

• Knowledge of health care delivery models, program planning and implementation.

• Proven ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and delegate work functions efficiently.

• Strong financial management skills, including budget management, financial analysis and reporting.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain professional relationships, influence and persuade.

• Ability to build and maintain a climate of trust and collaboration.

About Lifesharing

Lifesharing is a federally-designated organ procurement organization and tissue recovery agency serving San Diego and Imperial Counties in Southern California, with a combined population of 3.5 million.

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