Director, Van Andel Institute Cancer Center and Chair, Department of Cell and Cancer Biology
Core
Scientific leader to build and execute a strategic plan for a world-class basic science Cancer Center and chair the Department of Cell and Cancer Biology.
Role type
Principal scientific leader (Cancer Center Director & Department Chair)
Builds
NCI-designated Cancer Center (P30) and an interdisciplinary cancer research program
Domain
Biomedical research / Cancer biology / Cell biology
Required skills
Strategic planning, faculty recruitment, resource allocation, partnership building, grant writing, mentorship, scientific vision
Preferred skills
NCI Cancer Center designation experience, P30 grant management, building institutional networks
Technologies
Next generation sequencing, Mass Spectrometry, Bioinformatics, Optical Imaging, Cryo-EM, Flow Cytometry, Pathology, Gene editing
Responsibilities
Develop and align scientific programs and governance structures, position the center competitively among leading institutions, lead planning for NCI Cancer Center designation, recruit high-impact investigators, drive strategic faculty recruitment, enhance research education and training
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
