Lead Cancer Biology Program: Strategy & Mentorship

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine seeks a Co-Program Leader for the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center to oversee program growth and interdisciplinary collaborations. The role entails shaping the program's aims, mentoring junior faculty, and coordinating strategic planning and recruitment within Massey.

The position emphasizes leadership, collaboration across institutes, and advancing high-impact cancer research with a strong extramural funding record.

Qualifications

• Academic appointment with tenure or tenure-track at Associate or full Professor level.
• Proven extramural funding track record with active funding (NCI preferred).
• Extensive cancer research publication record.
• Experience coordinating collaborative, trans-disciplinary grants.

Responsibilities

• Lead and set the vision for the CCSG program and its aims.
• Mentor junior faculty, guide strategic planning and recruitment.
• Foster intra- and inter-program collaboration across disciplines.
• Oversee program governance and member orientation.
• Coordinate Center-wide educational activities and symposia.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Fundraising & grants

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

PhD/MD/MD-PhD

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine seeks a Co-Program Leader for the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center to oversee program growth and interdisciplinary collaborations. The role entails shaping the program's aims, mentoring junior faculty, and coordinating strategic planning and recruitment within Massey.

The position emphasizes leadership, collaboration across institutes, and advancing high-impact cancer research with a strong extramural funding record.