Program Co-Leader, Developmental Therapeutics - F79560 - MCCC-SOM

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous tuition benefits

Retirement planning and savings options

Abundant opportunities for career development

Job summary

A leading cancer research institution in Virginia seeks a Program Co-Leader for Developmental Therapeutics. The role involves providing leadership, mentoring junior researchers, organizing strategic initiatives, and fostering collaboration across disciplines. Candidates should possess a medical degree along with extensive cancer research experience and a track record of securing extramural funding. The position offers the chance to impact cancer care and treatment significantly.

Qualifications

• Extensive cancer relevant research experience at either the basic or clinical level.
• Proven extramural funding track record in basic or clinical research initiatives.
• Proven ability to work in and foster an environment of respect and professionalism.
• Strong track record of extramural funding and publications in cancer therapeutics.
• Ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional grants and teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for the Center's mission.
• Organize monthly meetings and yearly research retreats.
• Mentorship of junior faculty members.
• Coordinate collaborative initiatives across disciplines.
• Allocate DT funds to support research goals and collaborations.
• Review candidates for Cancer Center membership and identify collaborations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Research Experience

Mentorship Skills

Collaboration

Education

M.D., D.O., or M.D./Ph.D.

Tenure or tenure-track position

Job description

Overview

Advertising Summary: We invite you to apply for the position of Program Co-Leader, Developmental Therapeutics at the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center. The purpose of the position is to provide leadership and direction with other members of the senior leadership team for the Center in the furtherance of the mission to serve Virginia and the nation as an internationally recognized center of excellence in cancer research, prevention and control, patient care and education dedicated to improving the quality of human life by eliminating suffering and death through development and delivery of more effective means for the detection, treatment, prevention, control and ultimate cure of cancer.

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Unit: Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and School of Medicine

Responsibilities

• New member orientation and mentorship of junior faculty members, to include suggesting senior member mentors, and steer new members to pilot project and other funding mechanisms to assure viability as an independent researcher.
• Participation in strategic planning and recruitment activities for the MCCC through Executive and Governance Committees.
• Promote and coordinate initiatives to foster and facilitate intra and inter-programmatic collaboration, particularly across disciplines.
• Participate in research educational activities that include such activities as Center-wide symposia, retreats, poster sessions, training programs, and standard and special courses in the various schools of the institution.
• Responsible for organizing monthly DT meetings as well as the yearly Developmental Therapeutics Research Retreat.
• Responsible for allocating DT-related funds to further DT research goals and to foster inter- and intra-programmatic initiatives.
• Review and interview potential program members to understand their area of cancer research and identify potential collaborations, as part of the application process for Cancer Center membership.
• Work closely with other Program leaders, Associate Directors, and members of Disease Working Groups to develop therapeutic initiatives for patients with cancer based on concepts emanating from all MCCC programs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Academic appointment with tenure, or tenure-track position at the level of Associate or Professor
• M.D., D.O., or M.D./Ph.D. degree
• Extensive cancer relevant research experience at either the basic or clinical level
• Proven extramural funding track record in basic or clinical research initiatives
• Extensive publication experience in the area of cancer therapeutics, including those that are laboratory- or clinically based
• Proven trainee and faculty mentorship skills
• Experience in, and coordination of, collaborative grants and managing trans-disciplinary research
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven leadership, relationship building, and strong communication skills
• Experience working in a matrix environment within academic medicine
• Proven success in collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams
• A proven track record of translation of basic laboratory concepts into the clinical arena
• Familiarity with/participation in national group studies (e.g., ETCTN)

Salary Range: Commensurate

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: Yes

Rank: Open

Tenure: Open

Months: 12 months

Contact Information

Contact Name: Trey Ashman

Contact Email: [e-mail]