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 lead 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
Deliverable
production ML models | research | client delivery
Required skills
Strategic planning, faculty recruitment, grant writing (NIH/NCI), partnership development, program governance, scientific vision
Preferred skills
NCI Cancer Center designation experience, building institutional partnerships
Technologies
Genomics, Mass Spectrometry, Bioinformatics, Optical Imaging, Cryo-EM, Flow Cytometry, Pathology
Responsibilities
Develop and align scientific programs and governance structures, recruit high-impact investigators, expand extramural funding, build external partnerships for translational research, enhance cancer research education and training
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship