Virginia Commonwealth University
Deputy Director, Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center (F74520)
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Mission or Goal of Unit:
VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center (Massey) is working toward a future without cancer - one revolutionary idea, one promising therapy and one life saved at a time. Through innovative research, patient care, education and community engagement, Massey is discovering, developing, delivering and teaching effective means to prevent, detect, treat and cure cancer and to making these advancements equally available to all. Founded in 1974, Massey was among the earliest cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). It is the only cancer center in the Richmond metropolitan region and one of only two NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the state, placing it among the top 4 percent of cancer centers in the country.
Chief Purpose of this position:
The Deputy Director role serves as the second in command to the Center Director and provides leadership and direction with other members of the senior leadership team for the Center, comprising the Executive Committee for Massey Cancer Center (Massey) in the furtherance of the mission. The Deputy Director is charged with working with the Associate Directors, Associate Deputy Directors, Program Leaders, Shared Resource Leaders and members to implement the strategic plans and facilitate the integration of basic, translational, clinical and cancer control research. The Deputy Director is responsible for identifying opportunities for strategic growth and development to facilitate interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary cancer research to harness the considerable intellectual talent and scientific resources of VCU and focus them on solving the nation’s cancer problem.
Position Responsibilities:
Serves as second in command to the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center Director and plays a major role in overall research planning and development of the Center
Plays a significant role in ensuring all Center activities are in line with the mission, vision, core values, strategic goals, and strategies to achieve those goals
Serves as a leader in scientific faculty recruitments
Leads key strategic activities as assigned by the Director (e.g., the development of strategic action plans and metrics for short- and long-term goals)
Works with Massey Director, Associate Directors, Deputy Directors and Program Leaders to determine research direction by identifying and prioritizing scientific priorities and initiatives
Assists Director with facilitating the integration of basic, translational, clinical and cancer control research
Works collaboratively with cancer service line leaders to build clinical research infrastructure within the hospital setting
Together with the Director, leads development of CCSG renewal and is charged with developing comprehensive strategy
Assists with setting the agenda for Center advisory meetings and Sr. Leadership meetings (e.g., EAB, IAB, Executive Committee and other meetings) and serves as Chair in the absence of the Director
Sets agenda and serves as the chair of the Scientific Steering Committee
Serves as the chair of the Space Committee and is responsible for the overall development of space plan and review
Actively participates in fundraising activities, helps identify opportunities, and has recurring meetings with development officers to cultivate prospective donors
Responsible for reviewing Massey endowments (chairs, professorships, scholars) and providing recommendations to the Massey Director on reappointments
Required Qualifications:
Terminal degree (PhD, MD or MD/PhD)
Demonstrable leadership experience within a Cancer Center
Sr. Academic level scientist with prior history of tenure track position
Current NCI and evidence of peer-reviewed, track record of extramural funding
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Preferred Qualifications:
At least 3 years at the level of Associate Director leadership or above at a Cancer Center
Extensive publication record
Extensive cancer basic, translational and clinical research experience
Virginia Commonwealth University
is a Carnegie I Research University and a designated top 100 Research University by the National Science Foundation. As a preeminent national, urban, public research university and academic health center, Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to organizational diversity, equity and inclusion - an environment where all can thrive in their pursuit of excellence. VCU Health represents the health enterprise at Virginia Commonwealth University and comprises Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, VCU Health System and the VCU Health Sciences academic programs.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse workforce.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center (Massey) is working toward a future without cancer - one revolutionary idea, one promising therapy and one life saved at a time. Through innovative research, patient care, education and community engagement, Massey is discovering, developing, delivering and teaching effective means to prevent, detect, treat and cure cancer and to making these advancements equally available to all. Founded in 1974, Massey was among the earliest cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). It is the only cancer center in the Richmond metropolitan region and one of only two NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the state, placing it among the top 4 percent of cancer centers in the country.
Chief Purpose of this position:
The Deputy Director role serves as the second in command to the Center Director and provides leadership and direction with other members of the senior leadership team for the Center, comprising the Executive Committee for Massey Cancer Center (Massey) in the furtherance of the mission. The Deputy Director is charged with working with the Associate Directors, Associate Deputy Directors, Program Leaders, Shared Resource Leaders and members to implement the strategic plans and facilitate the integration of basic, translational, clinical and cancer control research. The Deputy Director is responsible for identifying opportunities for strategic growth and development to facilitate interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary cancer research to harness the considerable intellectual talent and scientific resources of VCU and focus them on solving the nation’s cancer problem.
Position Responsibilities:
Serves as second in command to the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center Director and plays a major role in overall research planning and development of the Center
Plays a significant role in ensuring all Center activities are in line with the mission, vision, core values, strategic goals, and strategies to achieve those goals
Serves as a leader in scientific faculty recruitments
Leads key strategic activities as assigned by the Director (e.g., the development of strategic action plans and metrics for short- and long-term goals)
Works with Massey Director, Associate Directors, Deputy Directors and Program Leaders to determine research direction by identifying and prioritizing scientific priorities and initiatives
Assists Director with facilitating the integration of basic, translational, clinical and cancer control research
Works collaboratively with cancer service line leaders to build clinical research infrastructure within the hospital setting
Together with the Director, leads development of CCSG renewal and is charged with developing comprehensive strategy
Assists with setting the agenda for Center advisory meetings and Sr. Leadership meetings (e.g., EAB, IAB, Executive Committee and other meetings) and serves as Chair in the absence of the Director
Sets agenda and serves as the chair of the Scientific Steering Committee
Serves as the chair of the Space Committee and is responsible for the overall development of space plan and review
Actively participates in fundraising activities, helps identify opportunities, and has recurring meetings with development officers to cultivate prospective donors
Responsible for reviewing Massey endowments (chairs, professorships, scholars) and providing recommendations to the Massey Director on reappointments
Required Qualifications:
Terminal degree (PhD, MD or MD/PhD)
Demonstrable leadership experience within a Cancer Center
Sr. Academic level scientist with prior history of tenure track position
Current NCI and evidence of peer-reviewed, track record of extramural funding
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Preferred Qualifications:
At least 3 years at the level of Associate Director leadership or above at a Cancer Center
Extensive publication record
Extensive cancer basic, translational and clinical research experience
Virginia Commonwealth University
is a Carnegie I Research University and a designated top 100 Research University by the National Science Foundation. As a preeminent national, urban, public research university and academic health center, Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to organizational diversity, equity and inclusion - an environment where all can thrive in their pursuit of excellence. VCU Health represents the health enterprise at Virginia Commonwealth University and comprises Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, VCU Health System and the VCU Health Sciences academic programs.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse workforce.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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