Strategic Initiative Implementation Specialist- Winship Cancer Institute

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About Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Dedicated to discovering cures for cancer and inspiring hope, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University is Georgia's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, a prestigious distinction given to the top tier of cancer centers nationwide for making breakthroughs against cancer. Winship is researching, developing, teaching, and providing novel and highly effective ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, treat, and survive cancer. Cancer care at Winship includes leading cancer specialists collaborating across disciplines to tailor treatment plans to each patient's needs and type of cancer; innovative therapies and clinical trials; comprehensive patient and family support services; and a personalized care experience aimed at easing the burden of cancer. Winship is Where Science Becomes Hope. For more information, visit winshipcancer.emory.edu.

Winship is seeking qualified candidates for the Strategic Initiatives Implementation Specialist position. Position details are as follows:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Strategic Initiatives Implementation Specialist is responsible for supporting the execution of high priority strategic initiatives that advance the mission of the Comprehensive Cancer Center.
• Ensures that strategic initiatives are well defined, operationally feasible, tracked effectively, and aligned with NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center expectations.
• The Specialist collaborates with faculty, clinical leaders, program administrators, shared resources, and institutional partners to turn strategic goals into measurable progress.
• Coordinates the day to day implementation of the Cancer Centers strategic initiatives across research and clinical missions.
• Translates strategic goals into actionable work plans, deliverables, milestones, and timelines.
• Supports initiative leads (faculty and administrators) in defining scope, identifying resources, and assessing feasibility.
• Ensures initiatives remain aligned with institutional priorities, catchment area needs, and NCI CCSG guidelines.
• Manages cross functional workstreams supporting strategic initiatives such as scientific program development and recruitment; clinical trials strategy and accrual growth; multidisciplinary care enhancements; and data integration and research infrastructure improvements.
• Develops metrics, dashboards, and tracking systems that measure initiative progress and impact.
• Analyzes data related to research productivity, clinical trial performance, and strategic program achievements.
• Monitors adherence to NCI expectations for comprehensive cancer centers and support data collection for CCSG submissions.
• Facilitates communication between initiative leads, faculty, clinical teams, research administration, and external collaborators.
• Organizes and supports initiative focused meetings, retreats, and workgroups, ensuring clear agendas, documentation, and follow up actions.
• Prepares initiative briefs, leadership updates, and communication materials tailored for scientific, clinical, and administrative audiences.
• Supports adoption of new processes, workflows, or structures arising from strategic initiatives.
• Assists with training, stakeholder engagement, and communication strategies to drive initiative success.
• Identifies opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen organizational readiness.
• Researches and incorporate best practices from NCI designated cancer centers related to strategic initiative implementation.
• Recommends improvements to strategic initiative tracking tools, governance processes, and execution frameworks.
• Assists leadership in refining initiative selection, prioritization, and evaluation processes.
• Performs related duties as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business, Biology, or related field required.
• Master's degree (MPH, MHA, MBA, MS) preferred.
• Three years of experience supporting strategic initiatives, project management, research administration, clinical operations, or organizational strategy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in an academic medical center, cancer center, or research environment preferred.
• Familiarity with NCI CCSG requirements is an advantage.

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