Director, Translation Oncology Research

Job Summary

• Scientific Leadership: Develop and lead a strategic research vision focused on oncology and contributing disorders. Advance translational science through integration of molecular biology, imaging, biomarkers, and clinical studies. Directs a bench-to-bedside research portfolio that translates discoveries into innovative patient care solutions.
• Maintain an active, externally funded research program addressing critical questions in oncology research, from early detection to late-stage care.
• Strategic and Operational Oversight: Direct day-to-day operations of core lab, including supervising staff responsible for conducting assays, handling maintenance, and collaborating with technical staff by guiding sample preparation, bioinformatics, data acquisition, and analyses.
• Guide CHW strategy for oncology research, identifying growth opportunities in precision medicine, digital health, and community-based interventions. Oversee research operations, including grant development, compliance, and budget management.
• Investigator Collaboration: Partner with investigators throughout Corewell Health in experimental design, sample preparation, data interpretation, and project support. Partner with clinicians across the enterprise, including academic institutions, industry partners and community institutions/stakeholders, to advance translational oncology research. Serve as a scientific and regulatory resources to investigators, proactively identifying regulatory risks and guiding mitigation strategies for complex, high impact studies.
• Training and Guidance: Provide technical training and problem-solving solutions to students, postdocs, and investigators conducting experiments. Provide growth and development opportunities for the team, including coaching and mentoring junior scientists, supporting project teams, and facilitating the work of direct/matrix reports and key collaborators within the functional community.
• Operations and Oversight: Provide leadership oversight of regulatory operations for the Translational Oncology Research Program, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state and institutional requirements (e.g. IACUC, FDA, HIPAA, NIH, GCP, IRB, etc.).
• Establish and maintain program-level regulatory standards, policies and workflows that support rigorous science while enabling timely study start-up and execution. Ensure proper oversight of data governance, biospecimen use and human subjects protections.
• Funding and Grants: Actively identify, apply and secure external funding to offset the Translational Oncology Research Program. Seeks funding through private and philanthropic partnerships to expand the Research Program. Collaborate with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary grant applications that address complex diseases and related disparities.
• Community and National Engagement: Serve as scientific liaison to internal leadership and external stakeholders (NIH, foundations, industry). Represent Corewell Health in national research consortia, NIH initiatives and American Cancer Society; Present at leading conferences and publish in top-tier journals to advance the field and enhance Corewell Health’s national reputation.

Qualifications

• Required Doctorate Medical Science, Genetics/Genomics, Cancer/Molecular/Cellular Biology, Immunology, Pharmacology, Bioinformatics/Computational Biology, Epidemiology, Public Health, or closely related discipline.
• 7 years of relevant experience in Medical Science, Genetics/Genomics, Cancer/Molecular/Cellular Biology, Immunology, Pharmacology, Bioinformatics/Computational Biology, Epidemiology, Public Health, or closely related discipline. Required
• 5 years of relevant experience In leadership Required

Physical Demands

• Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• ilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Sitting: Frequently
• Standing: Occasionally
• Walking: Occasionally
• Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
• Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
• Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
• Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
• Handling: Occasionally
• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

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