Executive Director, NCI-Designated Cancer Center

University of Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 400,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave benefits

Health plans

Retirement contributions

Tuition benefit on all CU campuses

Reduced RTD Bus and light rail service

Job summary

A major academic medical center in Aurora, Colorado, seeks a Director for its Cancer Center to provide strategic, scientific, and operational leadership. The role involves advancing innovative cancer treatments and expanding access to prevention efforts across the region. Candidates must possess an advanced degree in a cancer-related field and a proven track record in cancer research and leadership. This full-time position also includes a tenure-eligible faculty appointment.

Qualifications

• National reputation for excellence in cancer research as a physician-scientist.
• Demonstrated success in attracting, recruiting, and developing world-class leaders.
• Proven record of securing extramural research funding and managing complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight for all Cancer Center research programs.
• Foster cross-disciplinary, team-based science.
• Mentor program leaders and faculty.
• Expand equitable access to cancer prevention and treatment.

Skills

Leadership

Research

Communication

Collaboration

Strategic Planning

Education

M.D., Ph.D., D.O., or M.D./Ph.D. in a cancer-related field

Job description

A major academic medical center in Aurora, Colorado, seeks a Director for its Cancer Center to provide strategic, scientific, and operational leadership. The role involves advancing innovative cancer treatments and expanding access to prevention efforts across the region. Candidates must possess an advanced degree in a cancer-related field and a proven track record in cancer research and leadership. This full-time position also includes a tenure-eligible faculty appointment.