Associate Director for Clinical Research (Associate Professor - Professor Rank)

Associate Director for Clinical Research (Associate Professor - Professor Rank)

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Applicants should submit a CV, a research statement, a cover letter detailing how the candidate’s work will contribute to the Rutgers Cancer Institute Mission, and list 3 references with contact information or upload reference letters. Please contact with any questions about the application process.

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Associate Director for Clinical Research (Associate Professor - Professor Rank)

Department
Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Salary Details
A minimum salary of $344,678 for Associate Professor and $400,000 for Professor. The final base salary for this faculty appointment will be determined by the Department and School in accordance with institutional policies and practices.

Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

The Associate Director for Clinical Research will have responsibility for oversight of all clinical research activity of all Rutgers Cancer Institute programs. This includes oversight of the Office of Human Research Services, the clinical Disease Specific Groups, clinical research related shared resources, and inter-programmatic meetings with clinical and translational researchers across the Cancer Institute.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Planning and evaluation of clinical investigations at Rutgers Cancer Institute.
• Overseeing the development, integration, and coordination of the clinical scientists into cohesive groups.
• In collaboration with the Deputy Director for Administration & Planning, overseeing the activities of the Office of Human Research Services.
• Ensuring that the shared resources support the clinical science programs.
• Promoting inter- and intra-programmatic collaborations.
• Assisting in recruiting new clinical science members to the center.
• Participating in the planning of the Annual Scientific Retreat.
• Reviewing all clinical research protocol budgets.
• Helping basic and population scientists link their proposals to the clinical science base.
• Ensuring the quality and scientific integrity of clinical research.
• Developing a clinical research strategy across the service line, promoting clinical research across all hospital sites, and leading efforts to optimize trial portfolio and patient enrollments across the service line.

The Associate Director for Clinical Research will be expected to serve on the Rutgers Cancer Institute Executive Leadership Team, Research Leadership Council, and participate in the Internal and External Advisory Board meetings.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have international recognition, prior leadership experience that supports the advancement of clinical research programs, and a proven ability to attract and sustain national cancer research funding. Candidates should also be adept at building productive relationships with community partners and patient advocacy groups, fostering engagement that enhances clinical research participation and impact.

Institutional Context

Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center located in New Brunswick, NJ, and RWJBarnabas Health, the state’s largest health care delivery system, partner to deliver high-quality and sophisticated oncology care to patients close to home. This integrated cancer care model combines the strength of both entities, offering access to the most advanced diagnostic and treatment options for adult and pediatric cancer patients, including clinical trials, immunotherapy, proton therapy, precision medicine, CAR T-cell therapy and cardio-oncology. Unique opportunities exist for collaborations between clinical and research programs, including clinical trials research, cancer chemoprevention, clinical and basic pharmacology, and Phase 1 clinical trials. Visit .

• Proven leadership experience that supports clinical research programs
• Record of a clinical research program and a strong publication record in collaborative research
• Proven ability to attract and sustain national cancer research funding
• Strong teaching skills/mentorship evidence of successful faculty development
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit a CV, a research statement, a cover letter detailing how the candidate’s work will contribute to the Rutgers Cancer Institute Mission, and list 3 references with contact information or upload reference letters. Please contact with any questions about the application process.

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Immunization Requirements

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Posting Specific Questions

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Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Optional Documents
• Other Document
• List of Professional References (contact Info)
• Research Statement
• Other Documents (2)
• Other Documents (3)

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: Non-Discrimination-Statement.

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