Director, Translational Research Planning & Development

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center; Texas; Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a Director of Research Planning & Development to lead strategic research planning, development, and administration across a broad portfolio. The role requires extensive grant management experience and collaboration with senior leadership to advance translational cancer research.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD and has a track record in grant writing, full-lifecycle management, and supervising research administration teams.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Science or medically related field, business or healthcare administration.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Science or related field, business or healthcare administration.
• Preferred: PhD in Science, Oncology research or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for research planning and program development.
• Oversee grants management and research administration teams.
• Coordinate preparation and submission of research proposals and reports.
• Monitor program effectiveness and ensure budget adherence.

Skills

Grant writing

Research administration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or related field

Master’s Degree in Science or related field

PhD in Science or Oncology research

Job description

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a Director of Research Planning & Development to lead strategic research planning, development, and administration across a broad portfolio. The role requires extensive grant management experience and collaboration with senior leadership to advance translational cancer research.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD and has a track record in grant writing, full-lifecycle management, and supervising research administration teams.