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University of Pennsylvania · 2 months ago

Chair, Department of Cancer Biology

positionPhiladelphia, PA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive

The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine is seeking a Chair for the Department of Cancer Biology. This role involves providing vision and leadership to advance the department's research and educational programs in cancer research while overseeing faculty and staff.

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Responsibilities

Direct 19 full-time faculty and 41 research support and administrative staff
Lead strategic planning and implementation for the Department's continued success
Foster strong collaborations among investigators within the Department, the PSOM, the campus community and beyond

Qualification

MDPhD degreeNational/international research recordDynamic leadershipAdministrative expertiseCommitment to educationMentorship of studentsCollaboration skillsStrategic planningVision articulation

Required

Must hold an MD and/or PhD degree
Qualify for a faculty appointment as Associate Professor or Professor in the Standing Faculty of the PSOM at the University of Pennsylvania
Distinguished national/international record of research
Dynamic leadership
Significant administrative expertise
Clear commitment to – and excellence in – education, sponsorship and mentorship of students, trainees and faculty
Demonstrated ability to foster strong collaborations among investigators within the Department, the PSOM, the campus community and beyond
Ability to articulate a compelling vision for the future of cancer biology at the PSOM, the role of the Department within a highly regarded academic medical center, and the broader field of cancer biology

Company

University of Pennsylvania

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The University of Pennsylvania is an American private Ivy League Research University that excels in producing future leaders.
dateFounded in 1740
location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.upenn.edu

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$81.46M
Key Investors
National Science FoundationUS Department of EnergyParent Project Muscular Dystrophy
2024-08-28Grant
2023-06-26Grant· $18M
2022-09-15Grant· $55M

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Mark Dingfield
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