Associate Director of Operations for Translational Science and Therapeutics

7 days ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Full time
About the Role

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is seeking an experienced Associate Operations Director to join our Translational Science and Therapeutics Division. As a key member of our team, you will provide expert guidance and support to faculty and staff, working in partnership with the Associate Vice President to manage administration and operations, budgeting, personnel, space oversight, and strategic planning for the Division.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the Associate Vice President in managing the general administrative oversight of the Division and its research programs.
  • Serve as a liaison between research scientists and administration to support the Division and Fred Hutch.
  • Provide recommendations and support to faculty, staff, and other Fred Hutch administrative and leadership groups as requested and appropriate.
  • Represent the Division on organization-wide processes and administrative committees, as designated and directed by the Associate Vice President.
  • Partner with the Associate Vice President to develop strategy, build-up, and maintenance of administrative staffing support and development model for faculty.
Sponsored Research Administration
  • Provide expert-level guidance and support to Research Administrators in matters related to pre- and post-award sponsored research administration.
  • Work autonomously to complete non-scientific grant content and tasks, updating as needed and appropriate for Division-wide use.
  • Advise faculty and Research Administrators on best practices; interface with central administrative departments (OSR, IRO, etc.) to align communications around new policies/processes (federal, institutional, or otherwise).
  • Assist with managing the Division review process for sponsored funding applications.
Strategy and Process/Project Management
  • Participate in the development of strategic, operational, and business plans associated with the Division.
  • Independently manage and execute Division initiatives and projects as assigned by the Associate Vice President.
  • Advise or consult with Center leadership on changes to Center-wide policies/procedures; create implementation plans for the Division's Research Administration team in response to changing systems, processes, and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with Division faculty and interface with other departments as needed on administrative and strategic planning relevant to Divisional goals.
Facilities and Space Management
  • Support the Associate Vice President in managing space allocated to the Division, including collecting and maintaining data in the organizational space management system; facilitating submission of space requests; managing Division shared equipment; and interfacing with the Facilities Engineering and Space Planning teams, as needed.
Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible administrative management experience, including grant and contract budgeting; supervision; and planning in a healthcare, research, biotech, or governmental agency environment.
  • Experience with the NIH grant system is required, as is multi-project grant experience with a wide variety of funding sources.
  • The ability to analyze and interpret regulations, determine impact, and manage change.
  • Experience with strategic planning and business practices.
  • The ability to manage a diverse team, think creatively and globally, project future needs, and be attuned to day-to-day Division operations is critical to success in this position.
About Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected.



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