Executive Director Innovation Operations

Moffitt Cancer Center; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 171,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL, is seeking an Executive Director, Innovation Operations to translate strategic priorities into coordinated execution across a growing portfolio. This role leads day-to-day operations, establishes operating cadences, and develops capabilities to accelerate clinical trials, partnerships, and commercialization while reducing administrative burden.

The Executive Director partners with senior leadership to design scalable operating models and governance, ensuring

Qualifications

• Senior operational leader translating strategy into execution across a growing portfolio.
• Ability to establish operating cadences and drive accountability across teams.
• Experience building scalable operating models and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic priorities into integrated operating plans, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
• Lead day-to-day operations of the Innovation Operations function and establish cadence for reporting.
• Develop team capabilities, coach staff, and ensure execution across initiatives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Portfolio management

Operational planning

Governance

Job description

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.SummaryThe Executive Director, Innovation Operations is a senior operational leader responsible for translating Innovation's strategic priorities into coordinated execution and building the management infrastructure required to support a growing and increasingly complex innovation portfolio. The Executive Director provides day-to-day leadership across Innovation Operations, establishes operating cadence and accountability, develops team capabilities, oversees portfolio execution, and ensures priorities advance effectively across organizational boundaries.As Innovation expands its capabilities, including the continued evolution of clinical trials, strategic partnerships, commercialization activities, and other enterprise initiatives, the Executive Director will help establish repeatable operating models and modern ways of working that enable the organization to scale without creating unnecessary administrative burden.This role creates organizational leverage by ensuring that day-to-day execution, team development, and portfolio management occur at the appropriate leadership level, while enabling the Vice President to concentrate on enterprise relationships, operating model design, strategic priorities, modernization, and complex initiatives requiring executive-level leadership.Operational Leadership and Execution• Translate strategic priorities into integrated operating plans,milestones, accountabilities, and measurable outcomes• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Innovation OperationsfunctionEstablish and manage effective weekly, monthly, and quarterlyoperating cadencesMaintain visibility across the Innovation portfolio, includingpriorities, dependencies, risks, decisions, and resourcerequirementsEnsure leadership decisions are translated into accountableexecution and measurable outcomesIdentify and resolve barriers to execution and appropriatelyescalate issues requiring executive interventionEstablish scalable processes and management systems thatsupport continued growth and complexityBalance operational rigor with the speed and flexibility requiredwithin an innovation environmentTeam Leadership and Capability DevelopmentLead, coach, mentor, and develop Innovation Operations teammembersEstablish clear expectations for accountability, ownership,responsiveness, quality, judgment, and outcomesStrengthen the team's ability to independently structure problems,develop recommendations, make decisions within appropriateauthority, and executeProvide consistent performance feedback and developmentalcoachingAssess workload, capacity, role clarity, and resourcerequirements across the functionIdentify organizational and capability gaps and developappropriate solutionsBuild a culture of proactive problem solving, collaboration,continuous improvement, and accountabilityPortfolio and Strategic Initiative ManagementOversee execution across a diverse portfolio of InnovationinitiativesLead selected complex or high-priority initiatives requiring senior-level coordinationEstablish appropriate governance, decision rights, milestones,and performance measuresCoordinate interdependencies across projects, programs, andenterprise functionsIdentify portfolio-level risks and capacity constraints and developmitigation strategiesEnsure new initiatives transition effectively from concept andstrategy into operational executionEstablish mechanisms for measuring outcomes rather thanactivity aloneOperating Model Development and ModernizationPartner with the Vice President to design and implement scalableoperating models across InnovationSupport expansion and maturation of Innovation capabilities,including clinical trials and other emerging operating lanesIdentify opportunities to simplify, standardize, automate, orredesign existing processesLead implementation of modern ways of working that improvetransparency, accountability, collaboration, and speedDevelop repeatable frameworks that enable successful operatingapproaches to scale across additional programs and capabilitiesEstablish appropriate metrics to evaluate operating effectivenessand identify opportunities for improvementEnterprise IntegrationBuild effective working relationships across clinical, research,Finance, Legal, Compliance, Procurement, Marketing,Communications, Technology, and other enterprise functionsCoordinate cross-functional execution of Innovation prioritiesIdentify and resolve organizational barriers that impede progressClarify responsibilities, decision rights, and dependencies acrossorganizational boundariesRepresent Innovation Operations in enterprise initiatives andforums as appropriateSupport development of durable enterprise relationships requiredto scale InnovationBusiness Operation and GovernanceProvide leadership oversight for financial and businessoperations, contracting and transaction processes, invoicing andfinancial workflows, audit readiness, operational controls,portfolio management, performance reporting, resource planning,and process improvementEnsure appropriate controls, documentation standards, andgovernance mechanisms are established while maintaining anoperating environment capable of moving with appropriate speedDrive continuous improvement across operational processes andreduce unnecessary administrative burdenExecutive Decision SupportProvide concise, decision-oriented visibility into portfolioperformance, organizational risks, resource requirements, andemerging issuesStructure complex problems and develop actionablerecommendationsTranslate operational information into clear implications,alternatives, and decisionsSupport executive operating reviews and strategic discussionsEnsure issues elevated to senior leadership include appropriateanalysis and recommended actionsSalary Range$171,267.20 - $257,400.00Salary 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.We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.Moffitt Career SiteIf you have the vision, passion, and dedication to contribute to our mission,then we have a place for you!1. Equal Employment OpportunityMoffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.2. 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