MD Anderson Cancer Center · 9 hours ago
Associate Director, Research Planning & Development
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$111K/yr - $167K/yr
5+ years expMD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution in cancer research and treatment. They are seeking an Associate Director, Research Planning & Development to guide collaborative team science initiatives and oversee the development of large-scale grant applications.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of the DoCM strategic plan focused on collaborative team science
Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration by identifying synergies across departments and fostering new investigator teams to support complex, multi-disciplinary grant proposals
Identify and prioritize team science funding opportunities (NIH, DoD, foundation, and other mechanisms) that align with institutional research strengths and priorities
Lead the coordination and development of large-scale, multi-PI grant applications, including overseeing timelines, scientific narratives, administrative components, and budget alignment
Provide scientific editing and strategic input on Specific Aims, Research Strategies, and programmatic components to enhance proposal competitiveness
Serve as a liaison between DoCM and institutional research support offices (e.g., Sponsored Programs, Research Development, Finance) to ensure smooth submission and compliance
Establish and manage a strategic planning task force or working group with faculty representation across divisions
Foster ongoing relationships with other divisions, departments, and centers across the institution to build a pipeline of collaborative research initiatives
Partner with external collaborators, institutions, and consortia to support large-scale proposals with multi-site involvement
Represent the Division of Cancer Medicine on institutional working groups, committees, and initiatives focused on research development and academic advancement
Organize faculty meetings, workshops, and interactive forums to encourage cross-disciplinary communication and collaboration
Lead the planning and execution of symposia and seminars focused on team science methodologies and strategies
Design and implement training programs, workshops, and one-on-one consultations focused on NIH grant development, with an emphasis on multi-PI and collaborative funding mechanisms
Mentor junior and mid-career investigators in team science best practices, proposal preparation, and effective collaboration strategies
Develop templates, toolkits, and internal guidance documents to support consistent, high-quality submissions across the division
Design and implement performance indicators and tracking mechanisms to monitor progress toward team science goals
Align faculty productivity metrics with team science success indicators
Report regularly on strategic progress, faculty engagement, and collaborative outputs (e.g., joint publications, cross-discipline projects)
Conduct resource and workload assessments to identify opportunities for staffing optimization, as well as develop and implement strategies for efficient resource allocation that supports interdisciplinary research
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Science or medically related field, business or healthcare administration
5 years Academic research setting facilitating research program development and management of research resources to include two years of supervisory/management experience
3 years Required experience to include two years of supervisory/management experience, with Master's degree
Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources
Preferred
Master's Degree Related field
5 years or more of pre-award and post-award management of NIH or NCI grants
Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience
Benefits
Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
Company
MD Anderson Cancer Center
MD Anderson Cancer Center is a cancer treatment and research institution which gives treatment, and research of all types of cancer.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$16.2MKey Investors
Break Through CancerGastro-Intestinal Research Foundation
2023-05-16Grant· $2.7M
2023-01-24Grant· $3.5M
2022-04-19Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
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David Tweardy
Professor
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