ACD PHYSICAL AND QUANTITATIVE SCIENCES

Moffitt Cancer Center; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, is seeking an Associate Center Director (ACD) and Division Chief of Physical & Quantitative Sciences. This senior academic leadership role involves driving transformative research in cancer prevention and treatment.

The ideal candidate will have a terminal degree and at least 8 years of experience in a leadership role within an academic or research setting. Responsibilities include fostering collaborations and maintaining funded research programs.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in systems biology, bioengineering, bioinformatics, or related fields.
• Minimum 8 years in academic rank with leadership experience at a Cancer Center or university.

Responsibilities

• Foster collaborations across research and clinical faculty.
• Maintain top-tier active research programs funded by extramural grants.
• Lead the coordination of academic departments within the Division.

Skills

Leadership in bioengineering

Collaborative research

Outstanding communication

Strategic direction management

Mentorship skills

Education

PhD or equivalent in relevant field

Job description

Overview

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.

Summary

The Associate Center Director (ACD) and Division Chief of Physical & Quantitative Sciences is a senior academic leadership role responsible for driving center-wide, transformative research innovation in artificial intelligence, machine learning, mathematical oncology, bioengineering, biostatistics, and bioinformatics in oncology. The ACD provides strategic vision, scientific leadership, and administrative oversight for the Division across multiple disciplines within the Departments of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Bioengineering, Integrated Mathematical Oncology, and Machine Learning.

Responsibilities

• Foster collaborations across research and clinical faculty and senior administration to grow in‑house expertise, research infrastructure, and team‑science partnerships that advance innovative approaches to cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

• Partner with other ACDs to advise 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 to local, national, and international service to professional societies, committees, study sections, and advisory boards; provide teaching and mentoring of faculty, staff, fellows, and graduate students.

• Lead and coordinate the four academic departments in the Division, including appointment of Chairs and Vice Chairs; oversight of the Division Appointment, Promotion & Tenure Committee; establishment of search committees for faculty recruitment; and annual review of space for faculty needs.

• Collaborate with Senior Leadership in research strategic planning and evaluation; supervise the Assistant Center Director of Research Informatics and oversee research informatics.

• Foster dissemination of scientific findings that have a high impact on the community, Moffitt’s catchment area, and beyond.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Systems biology, bioengineering, biomathematics, biostatistics, bioinformatics, machine learning, AI, quantitative sciences, computer science, or a related field. May be a PhD, MD/PhD, DrPH, or other doctoral-level position.

Minimum Experience: Terminal degree in a field of specialization. Faculty appointment in an academic institution with at least Associate Member/Associate Professor rank. Minimum of 8 years in academic rank, with at least 5 years of leadership experience at a Cancer Center or university setting. 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 and a history of academic excellence with sustained peer‑reviewed extramural funding by NCI or other NIH institutes.
• Previous experience in a Cancer Center Support Grant leadership role, research program or other CCSG role with experience in developing/reviewing the P30 grant and program review.
• Track record of successfully working across complex research and clinical environments.

Salary Range

Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job‑related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among team members in similar positions.

Moffitt is committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly reviews compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status.

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