Chief Administrative Officer /Associate Director Research Administration- Winship Cancer Institute

Emory Healthcare - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Atlanta, GA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Chief Administrative Officer/Associate Director of Research Administration (CAO/AD) at Winship Cancer Institute is a key executive role responsible for overseeing all research-related activities, ensuring strategic planning, management, and administrative oversight. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining the National Cancer Institute designation, collaborating with various departments, and enhancing the visibility and effectiveness of the Institute's research efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic planning and overall administrative oversight for all research-related activities at Winship.
• Manage the administrative infrastructure for the NCI Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG).
• Oversee the management of research-relevant Institute components, including the Cancer Clinical Trials Office and Shared Resources.
• Serve as the executive operational leader for finance, human resources, facilities management, and communications.
• Collaborate with IT and research informatics to ensure data infrastructure support.
• Participate in oversight and integration of research and clinical programs.
• Assist in developing successful multi-investigator, large-scale grant submissions.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and translational research.
• Assist with faculty and staff recruitment efforts as directed by the Executive Director.
• Provide leadership and serve as a liaison to academic departments and professional organizations.
• Oversee communication strategies and marketing efforts to increase visibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Public Administration, or related field.
• 10 years of experience in strategic administrative/operational management in a complex academic organization.

Nice-to-haves

• Doctoral degree.
• Research leadership experience in an NCI-designated cancer center.

Benefits

• Diverse and inclusive work culture
• Equal opportunities and access for all individuals
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities