Deputy Director - MCCRP

Job Description

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The Murtha Cancer Center Research Program (MCCRP), located at Home Office A Bethesda, MD, is the cancer program of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). MCCRP is seeking a Deputy Director, Murtha Cancer Center Research Program to direct and manage the Military Cancer Research Network of Murtha. This position will report directly to the Director/Principal Investigator of MCCRP. Will assist in developing and managing the research strategic framework of MCCRP and its portfolio to include but not limited to further expansion of the Cancer Clinical Trials Network, Data acquisition and Specimen and Data Quality elements coming from the Network, and projects with Federal and Non-Federal Partners.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight and operational leadership for the day-to-day management of the MCCRP Military Cancer Research Network.
• Directs and is responsible for all data acquisition elements coming from the Network to include quality assurance and efficiency of both biospecimens and clinical data supporting the research; oversees the clinical data team.
• Assist in the direction of clinical research activities, problem solves research-related issues, serves as a liaison for communicating with research implementation sites.
• Maintains effective and timely communication with scientific collaborators and Network Site Principal Investigators; serves as a senior representative of MCCRP and in this capacity, demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Leads the planning, execution, and oversight of select research projects.
• Demonstrates knowledge of state-of-the-art research principles and theories, including human biospecimen acquisition.
• Initiates high-impact team science research projects.
• Works closely with and advises the Director of MCCRP on translational research matters.
• Significantly contributes to MCCRP scientific publications.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.
  
  

Direct Supervisor:

• Direct authority to make decisions on the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, starting salaries and merit increases; conduct employee performance evaluations and directs work activities.
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Doctoral of Degree (MD) required.
• 10 years experience required.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Excellent communication skills.
• Experienced pathologist (with biospecimen acquisition experience), and/or clinician, and/or researcher in the field of oncology.
• Knowledge of and experience in human biospecimen acquisition including CAP accreditation processes; awareness of scientific procedures and techniques.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical and/or pathology bench procedures.
• Ability to lead an effective team.
• Board certification in their field; Fellowship training preferred.
• Laboratory medical director’s experience preferred.
• Extensive experience in the field of human research biospecimens acquisition required.
• Clinician in the field of medicine including Pathology.
• May require U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a T3 Secret Clearance.
  
  

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office or clinical setting.
  
  

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $152,500 - $253,100. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.
  
  

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.
  
  

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.