Cancer Center Director

Overview Cincinnati, located in the far southwestern corner of Ohio, is at the epicenter of the nation's burgeoning cancer crisis. Ohio ranks tenth in cancer incidence, with neighboring Kentucky at number one and West Virginia at number three. As a premier research institution, the University of Cincinnati recognizes and embraces its responsibility to lead the effort toward developing a deeper understanding of the underlying causes of cancer in the region. Both the University of Cincinnati and the larger community understand the importance of this effort, making this an ideal opportunity for the right applicant to become the next Director of the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing institution and shape the future of cancer research, care, and prevention, not only in the Greater Cincinnati region but also on a national and global scale. The Cancer Center Director will lead the University's efforts to achieve National Cancer Institute (NCI) Designation, the institution's top research priority. By securing NCI designation, the university aims to significantly enhance its research capabilities, foster collaboration across disciplines, and provide cutting-edge treatment options for patients. This will involve setting the long-term strategy and vision for the Cancer Center, overseeing operations, and promoting the development of intra- and inter-programmatic research initiatives. The Director will foster a collaborative environment that brings together researchers, clinicians, biostatisticians, pharmacists, and other scientists, both within the institution and externally, to advance novel cancer research while building on the existing cancer research infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be a highly qualified clinician-scientist and administrator with the leadership experience and expertise necessary to establish a compelling vision for the Center, advance scientific goals, and manage a complex organization. This individual will have demonstrated effectiveness in using institutionally designated authorities to manage the Center and drive its scientific objectives forward. Additionally, the Director will have relevant personal experience, as exemplified by authorship of peer-reviewed publications and a history of successfully securing peer-reviewed research funding. The candidate will be recognized as a noted researcher in their field, with established national and international engagement in cancerrelated activities. They will actively contribute to one or more of the Center's research programs, fostering collaboration across disciplines. This is a unique opportunity to lead a cancer center at a critical juncture in its journey toward NCI designation, creating lasting impact in the fight against cancer while advancing the quality and scope of research and clinical care. TO APPLY for this position, please visit Responsibilities Mission and Vision: Establish the mission, vision, scientific direction, and strategic priorities of the UC Cancer Center. Planning and Evaluation: Lead strategic planning and evaluation processes, including creating a plan that aligns resources and efforts with strategic goals. Gather input from members through meetings, surveys, and other means, and collaborate with senior leaders to execute the plan, using metrics and timelines to monitor progress. Ensure progress across Research Programs, Shared Resources, Administration, Pilot Projects, Development/Fundraising, Education and Training, and other areas, making adjustments as needed to meet goals. Senior Leadership: Form and guide the senior leadership team of the Cancer Center to provide scientific advice and support for the Center’s vision and strategy. Identify, recruit, appoint, and supervise senior leadership roles, including Deputy and Associate Center Directors, with authority to adjust roles or terminate senior leaders as necessary. Organizational Capabilities: Create and lead multiple committees to engage leaders and members in planning, decision-making, monitoring, and evaluation. Oversee the formation of an effective external advisory board (EAB) of cancer center directors and experts, and convene the board annually to ensure feedback and guidance. Appoint diverse committee members and utilize EAB insights to inform decision-making and strategic direction. Membership Program: Oversee the Cancer Center’s membership program, ensuring adherence to membership criteria and appropriate categorization of members in alignment with guidelines. Appoint and terminate members as needed based on adherence to criteria. Research Programs: Create and evolve a research programmatic structure to advance scientific goals and foster excellence in targeted research areas. Promote transdisciplinary, translational research and lead efforts to enhance the Center’s research impact. Support Center-wide research initiatives, including seminars, retreats, Grand Rounds, and Visiting Lectures. Shared Resources: Develop and manage Shared Resources that provide high-impact scientific support to members, ensuring access to advanced technology, expert staff, and consultation. Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of Shared Resources and ensure they meet the needs of members while adhering to relevant guidelines. Space Control and Management: Oversee the allocation and management of space to foster collaboration and efficient utilization of shared equipment and resources. Clinical Research: Establish an effective clinical research infrastructure to support high-quality, compliant, and efficient clinical trials. Lead strategies to enhance clinical trial accrual, particularly for diverse populations, and support the scientific impact of clinical research. Administration: Manage the administration team, ensuring the provision of organizational, financial, and strategic services to support the Center’s goals. Budgeting and Financial Management: Oversee fiscal resources, working with institutional leaders to secure necessary financial support from various streams, including operating budgets, philanthropic funds, and grants. Ensure effective fiscal and grant management in alignment with strategic goals. Development: Lead fundraising efforts for cancer-related initiatives, working with institutional leaders to develop and execute a multi-year development strategy. Oversee the management of cancer-related philanthropic funds, ensuring alignment with donor intent. Pilot Programs: Manage CCSG and non-CCSG pilot funding programs, setting priorities, overseeing the review process, and assessing the impact of funded projects. Promote funding initiatives that advance the Center’s goals and support translational and clinical research. Education and Training: Lead education and training efforts for cancer-related biomedical researchers and healthcare professionals. Focus on mentorship, training, and addressing the needs of underserved populations, particularly within the Center’s catchment area. Catchment: Direct efforts to apply Center expertise to cancer prevention and care within the catchment area, including establishing outreach infrastructure for population-based studies and community interventions. Marketing and Outreach: Promote the Cancer Center’s image through marketing, communications, and outreach efforts. Oversee professional continuing education initiatives, public affairs activities, and community engagement. Adherence to NCI Guidelines: Ensure the Cancer Center’s adherence to NCI guidelines and communicate expectations to institutional leaders, members, and external stakeholders. Take responsibility for fulfilling NCI Cancer Centers Program requirements. Recruitment/Faculty Supervision: Oversee recruitment of faculty and ensure alignment with Cancer Center needs. Supervise cancer-related faculty appointments and manage faculty roles in cancer-related research areas. Clinical Services: Lead the cancer clinical service line, in conjunction with the UC Health administrator, ensuring high-quality, efficient cancer services across the enterprise. Align clinical care delivery with research needs and implement clinical cancer research programs to support patient enrollment in trials. Cancer Clinical Network: Ensure effective delivery of cancer treatments across the regional clinical network. Committee Service: Chair key leadership committees and participate in institutional governance boards. Contribute to decision-making in strategic and operational matters through active involvement in key committees and boards. As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP). To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io. The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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