Moffitt Cancer Center · 3 months ago
ACD PHYSICAL AND QUANTITATIVE SCIENCES
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expMoffitt Cancer Center is seeking an Associate Center Director (ACD) and Division Chief of Physical & Quantitative Sciences to lead transformative research innovation in various quantitative disciplines. This senior academic leadership role involves strategic vision, scientific leadership, and administrative oversight to enhance cancer research and treatment outcomes.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Drive center-wide, transformative research innovation in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, mathematical oncology, bioengineering, biostatistics, and bioinformatics in oncology
Provide strategic vision, scientific leadership, and administrative oversight for the Division across multiple disciplines
Foster collaborations across research and clinical faculty and senior administration to grow in-house expertise, research infrastructure, and team science partnerships
Partner with other ACDs in advising the Cancer Center Director on setting research priorities and scientific vision as a member of the Research Executive Committee (REX)
Maintain top-tier active research programs that are principally funded by extramural grants
Publish original reports in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals
Contribute local, national/international service to professional societies and committees/study sections/advisory boards
Provide teaching and mentoring of faculty, staff, fellows, and graduate students
Provide high-level strategic leadership and administrative direction for academic research focused on quantitative, computational, bioengineering, artificial intelligence, and machine learning scientific initiatives
Lead and coordinate the four academic departments in the Division, including appointment of Chairs and Vice Chairs
Oversee the Division Appointment, Promotion & Tenure (APT) Committee
Establish search committees for faculty recruitment
Conduct annual review of space for faculty needs
Provide shared oversight of Research Programs involving the Division of Physical & Quantitative Sciences
Collaborate with Senior Leadership in research strategic planning and evaluation
Oversee research informatics as supervisor of the Assistant Center Director of Research Informatics
Foster dissemination of scientific findings that have a high impact on the community and Moffitt's catchment area
Qualification
Required
Terminal degree in a field of specialization
Faculty appointment in an academic institution who has achieved the rank of at least an Associate Member/Associate Professor is required
A minimum of 8 years in academic rank, with at least 5 years of leadership experience at a Cancer Center or university setting is required
Track record as a peer review-funded scientist is required
Leadership experience in quantitative, computational, bioengineering and/or systems biology oncologic sciences within an academic or research setting
Strong track record of collaborative research, scientific rigor, and contributions to multidisciplinary cancer research
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to provide strategic direction and manage complex research support services
Proven exceptional leadership and mentorship skills for research programs, faculty, trainees, and staff
Ability to collaborate at a senior level with other ACDs, vice presidents, senior directors, directors, and managers
Strategic thinker who can identify research gaps and anticipate research directions and opportunities
Ability to foster scientific collaboration
Commitment to building highly collaborative research teams, culture, and a nurturing yet exciting scientific environment
Demonstrated ability to understand, advance, and support catchment area-related activities
Preferred
Senior Member/Professor rank is preferred, along with a history of academic excellence and sustained peer-reviewed extramural funding by NCI or other institutes of NIH
Previous experience in a Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) leadership role, research program or other specific CCSG role with experience in developing/reviewing the P30 grant as well as participation in program review
Track record of successfully working across complex research and clinical environments
Company
Moffitt Cancer Center
Moffitt Cancer Center are contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.01MKey Investors
Foundation MedicineMassMutual Foundation
2023-07-31Grant
2023-07-12Grant· $0.01M
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Patrick Hwu
President and CEO
Joanna Weiss
Chief Financial Officer
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