Institute Director, Meyers Institute for Oncology Nursing

MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 195,500 - 277,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Houston is seeking an Institute Director for the Meyers Institute for Oncology Nursing. The role involves shaping strategic visions for nursing research and practice, leading collaborations, and developing key metrics for impact evaluation. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience, a master's degree in a relevant field, and a passion for oncology nursing advancement. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to mentor future nurse scholars.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive leadership experience in an academic or large health system.
• Preferred: data analytics or bioinformatics experience.
• Must have Texas RN licensure.

Responsibilities

• Serve on the Institute leadership team and drive Institute priorities.
• Develop analytic models to evaluate the impact of Institute offerings.
• Translate Institute data into strategy, research, and education recommendations.

Skills

Leadership in healthcare

Data analytics

Communication skills

Research expertise

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field

PhD in Nursing or related field

Job description

Institute Director, Meyers Institute for Oncology Nursing

The Institute Director is a leader within the Meyers Institute for Oncology Nursing, responsible for shaping and advancing the Institute's strategic vision in frontline nurse discovery (e.g. research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement). The Director collaborates with the Institute leadership team to manage and oversee impact and dissemination strategies, including the development, publication, and promotion of scholarly and practice-based outputs that influence oncology nursing practice locally, nationally, and globally.

This position supports cross‑functional collaborations across the Institute's priority areas and with operational, quality, innovation, and technology teams to drive transformational gains in frontline nurse discovery. The Director synthesizes complex datasets and research findings into strategic insights, guiding executive decision‑making, long‑term planning, and institute sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve on the Institute leadership team and drive Institute priorities in partnership with the Division of Nursing.
• Develop analytic models to evaluate the longitudinal impact of Institute offerings with the Division and Department of Nursing.
• Lead the objectives and priorities of the Institute's Nursing Discovery focus area.
• Select and analyze Institute key performance indicators, creating and maintaining dashboards to visualize focus area metrics.
• Partner with the Division of Nursing on evidence-based practice, research, and quality leadership to ensure alignment with Institute goals.
• Collaborate with the Department of Nursing on faculty‑led nursing research efforts.
• Identify funding opportunities to promote Institute sustainability in scholarship, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement.
• Manage the Institute's publications and dissemination strategy, ensuring timely and impactful communication of findings, best practices, and innovations.
• Design and execute high‑impact research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement initiatives aligned with institutional priorities.
• Translate Institute data into strategy, research, policy, practice, and education recommendations.
• Communicate complex scientific and analytic findings to a variety of stakeholder audiences with clarity and strategic relevance.
• Cultivate partnerships with academia, industry, and community collaborators to advance innovative Institute imperatives.
• Represent the Institute in high‑level forums, conferences, and collaborative networks to elevate visibility and influence.
• Provide mentorship and development to emerging nurse scholars within the Institute.

Education

• Required: Master’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• Preferred: PhD in Nursing or related field.

Professional Experience

• Required: 5 years of progressive leadership experience in an academic or large health system, including 2 years in a management role.
• Preferred: 5 years of data analytics or bioinformatics experience with demonstrated expertise in healthcare analytics, evidence‑based practice, and scholarly dissemination.
• Completion of LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for supervised or management experience as noted.

Licenses & Certifications

• Required: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Texas (obtained upon hire).
• Certification in the candidate's area of expertise is required.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass pre‑employment skills testing as required by Human Resources.
• Responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined by Texas Business and Commerce Code §113.001(2).

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected basis, unless required by law. Legal & Policy – EEO Statements

Compensation: Minimum $195,500 – Maximum $277,500 (USD), exempt and not eligible for overtime pay. Employment is full‑time, regular, onsite, day/evening work week.