"Heart Transplantation Medical Director"

Position Overview

Salary range: Total Negotiated Salary (TNS) calculation depending on specialty can range from $443,329 - $488,827. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. This position includes membership in the health science compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Window

Open date: December 12, 2025

Next review date: Monday, Jan 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Dec 11, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

The University of California, Irvine, Department of Medicine, Mary & Steve Wen Cardiovascular Division, is seeking qualified candidates for a medical director of heart transplantation in the Health Sciences Clinical series. The medical director will lead efforts to develop the transplant program and will be responsible for its ongoing growth as well as oversight of the multidisciplinary team.

Successful applicants will be encouraged to interact with a wide range of clinical programs at UCI. The successful candidate's responsibilities will include a mix of inpatient care in the heart transplant/mechanical circulatory support service and the cardiac care unit at our Orange medical center. Outpatient care will include heart transplant clinics, left ventricular assist device clinics, heart failure clinics, and outreach clinics within our community practice sites. Responsibilities will also include teaching fellows, residents, and medical students. Contributing to scholarly activities is also encouraged.

Applicants must have an MD or DO, with board certification in Cardiology and in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, and eligibility to obtain a DEA license and an active medical practice license in the State of California.

Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A generous package of retirement benefits is included when employed by the University of California. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Prior to the start of employment, an individual must possess the following qualifications:
(1) have an MD or DO
(2) be board certified in Cardiology
(3) be board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
(4) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the state of California
(5) have five (5) years' experience in heart transplantation

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application): Requirement for applicants must have an MD or DO

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)