Cancer Center Director

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 cancer related 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.

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• 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…