Program Director, Cancer Research

12 hours ago

Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Program Co-Leader, Developmental Therapeutics

The Massey Cancer Center is seeking a Program Co-Leader, Developmental Therapeutics to provide leadership and direction for the Center's Developmental Therapeutics program. The successful candidate will oversee the programmatic growth and cohesiveness of the program, focusing on the discovery and development of novel therapeutic approaches for patients with cancer.

Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership and direction for the Developmental Therapeutics program, including new member orientation and mentorship of junior faculty members.
  • Participate in strategic planning and recruitment activities for the MCC through Executive and Governance Committees.
  • Promote and coordinate initiatives to foster and facilitate intra and inter-programmatic collaboration, particularly across disciplines.
  • Participate in research educational activities, including Center-wide symposia, retreats, poster sessions, training programs, and standard and special courses in the various schools of the institution.
  • Organize monthly DT meetings and the yearly Developmental Therapeutics Research Retreat.
  • Allocate DT-related funds to further DT research goals and to foster inter- and intra-programmatic initiatives.
  • Review and interview potential program members to understand their area of cancer research and identify potential collaborations.
  • Work closely with other Program leaders, Associate Directors, and members of Disease Working Groups to develop therapeutic initiatives for patients with cancer based on concepts emanating from all MCC programs.
Required Qualifications
  • Academic appointment with tenure, or tenure-track position at the level of Associate or Professor.
  • M.D., D.O., or M.D./Ph.D degree.
  • Extensive cancer relevant research experience at either the basic or clinical level.
  • Proven extramural funding track record in basic or clinical research initiatives.
  • Extensive publication experience in the area of cancer therapeutics, including those that are laboratory- or clinically-based.
  • Proven trainee and faculty mentorship skills.
  • Experience in, and coordination of, collaborative grants and managing trans-disciplinary research.
  • Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Proven leadership, relationship building, and strong communication skills.
  • Experience working in a matrix environment within academic medicine.
  • Proven success in collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
  • A proven track record of translation of basic laboratory concepts into the clinical arena.
  • Familiarity with/participation in national group studies (e.g., ETCTN).

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