Chair, Department of Cancer Biology
About The Position
Mayo Clinic is seeking an exceptional scientist and Chair for the Department of Cancer Biology to lead a strategic transformation and expansion of the Department, enhance and deepen its scientific activities, expand its collaborative activities across the Mayo Clinic enterprise campuses, and assure its impact within Mayo Clinic and nationally. The Chair will lead a strategic assessment of the Department and develop an inspirational, innovative and transformative strategic plan and vision, aligned with the strategies of the institution, the Mayo Clinic Research Shield, and Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center and in the context of Mayo Clinic Bold. Forward.
Requirements
- Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline
- Academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor
- Proven track record of robust, sustained and ongoing/current grant funding through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), other competitive external agencies and national/international renown
- An exceptional and innovative investigator (physician-scientist or scientist) with demonstrated scientific excellence and previous leadership/administrative/management experience in academic medicine or biopharma
- Leadership experience and expertise to establish and articulate a vision for the Department, advance its scientific priorities, and develop/implement/promote innovation
- Experience with the development, implementation and/or execution of strategic and business plans
- Evidence of effective professional relationship building, both internal and external, and demonstrated skills in creating and sustaining matrix organizations
- Evidence of senior leadership roles intra and extramurally, such as board memberships, senior advisory committees, professional organizations and editorial boards
Responsibilities
- Lead a strategic assessment of the Department
- Develop an inspirational, innovative and transformative strategic plan and vision, aligned with the strategies of the institution, the Mayo Clinic Research Shield, and Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center and in the context of Mayo Clinic Bold. Forward.
- Lead a strategic transformation and expansion of the Department
- Enhance and deepen its scientific activities
- Expand its collaborative activities across the Mayo Clinic enterprise campuses
- Assure its impact within Mayo Clinic and nationally
- Overseeing the ongoing performance of the Department across the Mayo Clinic enterprise and expanding its faculty and staff across the enterprise through recruitment, mentoring, and retention of exceptional faculty and staff.
- Work to ensure the alignment and development of critical resources to achieve goals for the Department across the entire Mayo Clinic enterprise.
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
