Director, Cancer Prevention & Early Detection Center (Interception)

Gustave Roussy Transfert; Villejuif; Sur place; EUR 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

€3M start-up package

Laboratory space (100 m²)

Résumé du poste

Gustave Roussy in Villejuif, near Paris, invites applications for the role of Director of the Cancer Prevention & Early Detection Center (Interception®). The Director will define the strategic vision, lead multidisciplinary clinical teams, and develop a portfolio of trials in cancer prevention and early detection within an integrated clinical-research ecosystem.

Applicants must hold an MD and PhD with at least 10 years in oncology or related fields, demonstrating leadership in clinical and

Qualifications

• MD and PhD, with at least 10 years of experience in oncology, cancer prevention or related fields.
• Strong track record in leading clinical and research programmes, securing competitive funding, and mentoring junior investigators.
• International experience and ability to work within global research networks are essential.

Responsabilités

• Define and implement the strategic vision of Interception®.
• Lead multidisciplinary clinical teams and develop a portfolio of innovative clinical trials in cancer prevention, early detection and interception.
• Oversee translational research programmes and coordinate national and international collaborations.
• Contribute to the institutional leadership of Gustave Roussy.

Connaissances

Leadership

Clinical trial development

Translational research

Global collaborations

Mentoring

Formation

MD and PhD in Oncology or related field

Description du poste

Director, Cancer Prevention & Early Detection Center (Interception®)

Gustave Roussy (Paris), a leading European cancer centre, invites applications for the position of Director of its Cancer Prevention & Early Detection Center (Interception®).

Background

Gustave Roussy employs more than 4,000 staff, including 1,600 dedicated to research, and hosts 43 research teams. The institute enrols approximately 7,000 patients annually in clinical studies. The Interception® programme, launched in 2021, has expanded to 14 centres across France, with further expansion planned (23 centres already planned). It integrates clinical activities for high-risk individuals with translational research programmes focusing on premalignant conditions and molecular risk factors. The programme is supported by philanthropic funding and the PRISM Precision Medicine Institute.

The Position

The Director will define and implement the strategic vision of Interception®. Responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary clinical teams, developing a portfolio of innovative clinical trials in cancer prevention, early detection and interception, and overseeing translational research programmes. The post-holder will coordinate national and international collaborations and contribute to the institutional leadership of Gustave Roussy.

Candidate Profile

Applicants must hold an MD and PhD, with at least 10 years of experience, in oncology, cancer prevention or related fields. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong track record in leading clinical and research programmes, securing competitive funding, and mentoring junior investigators. International experience and the ability to work within global research networks are essential.

Resources

The position is supported by a €3M start-up package, in addition to existing institutional and PRISM funding (€3M). Dedicated laboratory space (100 m²) and access to a highly integrated clinical and research ecosystem are provided.

Contact

Gustave Roussy,

Direction des Ressources Humaines

114, rue Edouard Vaillant

94800 VILLEJUIF