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Summary
Moffitt Cancer Center is excited to announce a faculty position for an experienced Medical Oncologist to serve as Early Therapeutics Development Department Chair.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead Moffitt’s Early Phase Clinical Research team. The leader will have the opportunity to work with over 100 Medical Oncologists and oversee care in two Clinical Research Units with a combined 23 bed capacity and plans for future expansion. Moffitt Cancer Center saw 30,903 new patients in fiscal year 2024, with more than 406 active clinical interventional trials and nearly 1,258 treatment trial accruals.
The leader of the Early Therapeutics Development (ET) Department, with a focus on Phase 1 Clinical Trials, will provide strategic leadership to design and implement innovative trials of promising new cancer therapies; recruit and mentor a team of clinical investigators, research nurses, and support staff; develop strong collaborations with Department Chairs and Research/Clinical; promote collaborations with MRI basic scientists to develop translational research programs aligned with Center strategy; oversee regulatory compliance and governance standards that drive effective trial selection and management; develop external outreach strategies that drive effective access to a broad selection of ET trials; and develop collaborations with pharmaceutical/biotech companies and academic partners to bring cutting-edge therapies to patients.
Qualifications:
Candidate must have Florida Medical License or eligible for one, an M.D. degree or D.O. degree, and board certified. Candidate must have a rank of Associate or Full Professor. Leadership experience in overseeing teams caring for cancer patients is required. Leadership qualities, including strategic vision, are essential.