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Director, Van Andel Institute Cancer Center and Chair, Department of Cell and Cancer Biology

Van Andel Research Institute💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-28 → 2026-09-27

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

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