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Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders.

We exist to:
• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;
• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;
• Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;
With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.

At Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM! Posting Number ACAD447 Job Title Assistant Professor (Surgical Translational Researcher) Position Title Assistant Professor (Surgical Translational Researcher) Position Type Faculty Number of vacancies 1 Salary Commensurate with experience Department Surgery Position Summary In support of Morehouse School of Medicine’s Vision; “Leading the creation and advancement of health equity,” the Department of Surgery is seeking Physicians to join their team.

The Department of Surgery at Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is recruiting a translational research expert to play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between preclinical research and clinical application to accelerate the development of therapies within its Research Division. The incumbent will lead a cross-functional team of surgeons and scientists and provide guidance and oversight to research project managers, clinical research associates, coordinators, and laboratory staff—the incumbent reports to the Chair of the Department of Surgery.

Responsibilities: Work across Research and Clinical enterprises to define translational surgical research strategy across our surgical oncology portfolio, including making recommendations regarding endpoints, study design, and safety evaluations.

Provide scientific and technical leadership in the translation research group.
Work closely with scientists across different functions and projects in a matrix environment.
Serve as key scientific liaison for external partnering and academic collaborations.
Manage and analyze experimental data and present results at internal meetings and scientific conferences Partner with biostatisticians and biomarker experts to ensure high-quality data to support analysis, interpretation, and reports.
Work with the project team lead to ensure efficient implementation of all key deliverables and provide frequent project status updates to the cross-functional development teams.
Develop high-quality protocols and outputs and maintain detailed documentation of procedures and data to comply with internal standard operating procedures and other quality criteria.



Minimum Qualifications PhD. degree in pharmacology, oncology, cell biology, or a related discipline

A strong background in Oncology, Immunology, and experience in translational medicine
Rigorous, quantitative, and detail-oriented experimentalist.
Strong track record of scientific productivity as evidenced by high-quality publications.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize options, anticipate challenges, and execute goals as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
A strategic thinker with a deep understanding of oncology and prior project team leadership
Demonstrated track record in leading cross-functional teams and work streams: translational research, biostatistics, regulatory, and clinical.
Understanding the entire Oncology development process, including clinical and non-clinical study design, use of immunologic surrogates, and assay development.

Preferred Qualifications Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link https://careers.msm.edu/postings/20119 EEO Statement Summary Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Job Duties

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