Division Director, Research Shared Services

Are you interested in making a world of difference in cancer care?

Cancer strikes more than 10 million people worldwide each year. As the leading medical society representing doctors who care for people with cancer, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is committed to conquering cancer through research, education, and promotion of the highest quality, equitable patient care.

Who we are:
ASCO is a flexible, high-performance membership organization where employees collaborate to support our mission through evidence, care, and impact. Together with Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, we foster a culture that prioritizes customer-centricity, emphasizes teamwork, commits to quality, and values inclusion. Our culture, ASCO Works - Our Way of Working, has long enabled workplace flexibility and embraced technology to help us achieve balance.

ASCO offers competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package, and opportunities to participate in professional development programs. To learn what it's like to work at ASCO, click here.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for research support services, including research project development, biostatistics, survey methods, manuscript development and review processes.

• Work collaboratively with the Clinical Research and Analytics Division to support CENTRA and ASCO programs and projects and advance ASCO's strategic plan and CENTRA goals.

• Identify new opportunities for ASCO research projects or programs to support ASCO's strategic plan

• Develop and nurture strategic partnerships within ASCO and in appropriate sectors of the health community to conduct ASCO research and support implementation of rigorous clinical cancer research methods and those that improve access to trials for patients with cancer.

• Oversee engagement with volunteer committees for CENTRA research, including the ASCO Research Committee, State of Cancer Care in America Editorial Group, and task forces.

• Engage with other ASCO departments to support ASCO's education and training programs, especially for aspects related to cancer clinical trials and research methods.

• Lead and/or assist with developing proposals for external funding, including proposals for federal funds (e.g., NIH grants) or foundation funding.

Required Education and Experience

• PhD in a medical research-related field, or MD with research degree or certification.

• 12+ years of experience working in collaborative teams in an academic or academic-like setting

• At least 25 co-authored publications

• 5 years of experience in clinical trials research

• 5 years of experience in oncology

• Successful track record of securing external funding as a co-investigator

• Teaching experience, as instructor for two or more courses or workshops

• Experience leading a team, setting and communicating strategic vision, evaluating and coaching performance.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Successful track record of securing external funding as a principal investigator or co-investigator

• 10 years experience in clinical cancer research, including cancer clinical trials

Competencies

• Excellent collaborative skills, with ability t delegate, communicate and come to consensus with diverse team members with varied backgrounds and areas of expertise

• Excellent communication skills, including written, with ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and staff with diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise

• Excellent analytical and strategic skills with ability to collect and analyze information, problem-solve, and make decisions with sound judgement

• Excellent time management and efficiency skills with ability to work on many projects simultaneously, and appropriately prioritize time and resources to meet deadlines

• Strong supervisory/mentoring skills with ability to find opportunities for team members for professional development opportunities

• Ability to lead effectively requiring high levels of collaboration, sound judgment and significant operational and administrative management expertise

• The ability to determine goals and priorities and to assess the actions, time and resources needed to achieve those goals

ADA/Physical Requirements

Extended periods seated or standing at a desk.

High use of computer and other office technology equipment.

Travel

11-20 days/yr

Generous Benefits Package:

• Hybrid Work Environment

• Open Leave Policy

• Paid Family Leave

• 13 Paid Holidays per Calendar Year

• Staff Appreciation Days

• 401(k): 7.5% Employer Contribution

• Medical/Dental/Vision

• Employee Assistance Program

• Fertility and Family Forming

• Healthcare Concierge

• Flexible Spending Account(s)

• Healthcare Savings Account

• Disability and Life Insurance

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

At ASCO, our goal is to foster and encourage a diversity of thought, experience, and background in our workplace. Our organization's culture is multi-dimensional, and we encourage our employees to leverage their unique perspectives and ideas.