Deputy Director of Cancer Research

13 hours ago


San Diego, California, United States UC San Diego Full time
About the Position

The Deputy Director will play a key role in the strategic vision and long-term planning of the Moores Cancer Center's research enterprise. This position requires a strong academic and research background, with a focus on translational and clinical research activities.

The successful candidate will bring excellent leadership and collaborative skills to this position, with a proven track record of extramural funding and experience working with industry on oncology translation.

The Deputy Director will be responsible for representing the Director and Moores Cancer Center in multiple campus-wide, statewide, and national organizations, and will work closely with the Cancer Center Director and Associate Directors to achieve the center's goals.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and collaborative faculty leader to join the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center team and contribute to the advancement of cancer research and patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic planning and direction of the Cancer Center's research enterprise
  • Representation of the Director and Moores Cancer Center in multiple organizations
  • Collaboration with the Cancer Center Director and Associate Directors to achieve the center's goals
  • Leadership and mentorship of faculty members and research teams

Requirements:

  • MD or equivalent or MD, PhD in health-related fields
  • 10+ years of experience in oncology clinical trial and translational research
  • Proven extramural funding in clinical and translational research and clinical trials
  • 7+ years of experience in mentorship and training in oncology clinical and translational research
  • 5+ years of demonstrated experience working with industry on oncology translation
  • 5+ years of experience working part of a collaborative executive leadership team

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of demonstrated leadership experience in cancer research leadership within an NCI-designated cancer center

How to Apply:

Applicants should submit their application materials through the UC San Diego online application system. A link to the application is provided below.

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Contact Information:

For more information, please contact mjenusaitis@ucsd.edu.



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