The Moores Cancer Center (MCC) is one of just 55 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the United States and the only one in San Diego County. As a consortium cancer center, it is a collaborative partnership between the UCSD: encompassing 28 departments, 6 schools (School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Public Health, Jacobs School of Engineering, School of Biological Sciences & the School of Physical Sciences), UCSD Health oncology hospitals and clinics; the basic and public health research and outreach of San Diego State University (SDSU), and the basic and translational research of the La Jolla Institute of Immunology (LJI). These various programs and units are all dedicated to fulfilling the Moores Cancer Center's mission of reducing cancer's burden. As such, it ranks among the top centers in the nation conducting the continuum of cancer research, providing advanced patient care, and serving the community through outreach and education programs. As a top-ranking, future-oriented organization, we offer challenging career opportunities in a fast-paced and innovative environment. Moores Cancer Center follows a progressive philosophy of career-path development for its employees including opportunities for cross-training, professional development, and progressive responsibility.

MCC's mission is to transform cancer care in our catchment area and beyond by driving exceptional scientific discoveries and innovations in prevention, detection, care, and training. MCC will make a global impact on improving health by reducing cancer burden through accelerated discovery and translation, compassionate and interdisciplinary care, education and community engagement, with the foundation of our core values - Excellence, Innovation and Risk-Taking, Collaboration, Diversity and Service.

Responsible to independently oversee the MCC Pancreatic Cancer research program and represent the program to outside organizations. Oversees all research operations, finance, human resources, and facilities for the program. Designs and develops major lab operational components, and administers the full range of the program's operational requirements. Works with faculty on formulating short-term and long-term planning and procedures. Works under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) to establish program/lab agenda, funding, and objectives, and coordinates all collaborative research agreements. The candidate will have experience in the areas of DDR biology, molecular mechanisms of metastasis, biomarker development and testing, and in therapeutic development.

Under the direction of the PI, the candidate will take a leadership role in developing, managing, and executing the MCC Pancreatic Cancer research program and oversee a team of graduate students, research associates, and postdoctoral fellows that focus on studies defining the molecular underpinnings of pancreatic cancer, with development and execution of pre-clinical testing of promising therapeutics using novel human models. The scientist will also oversee all of the translational research activities of the PRECEDE Coordinating Center, including standard operating procedures for biomarker development and analysis.

They will be responsible for overseeing research projects, assist in writing grant proposals and scientific publications, and all elements of program administration. The incumbent will represent the center by giving talks on research progress and accomplishment in internal and external meetings, seminars, and conferences. The position will also work collaboratively with other investigators both intra- and inter-institutionally or with industry partners to design, develop, and execute research projects that are a part of or collaborate with the Center.

Independently oversees a moderately sized academic or research program and represents the program to outside organizations. Assists with the design and development of academic or research program components and administers the full range of the program components and operational requirements; administrative, finance, human resources, and facilities for the academic or research program. Works with faculty on formulating short-term planning and procedures of the programs. Develops and organizes conferences and other public forums. Works under direction of Principal Investigator to establish center agenda, funding, objectives.

• Ph.D. in a relevant field with at least five years relevant post-degree experience.

• Academic background and experience in selected area of research.

• Expertise in defining the oncogenic role of ATDC in human cancers.

• Advanced knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices.

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.

• Advanced ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills.

• Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results.

• Advanced ability to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers. Experience in the planning, designing, and implementing collaborative research projects.

• Highly skilled fundraising experience.

• Advanced experience with preparation of data and documentation for NIH grants.

• Experience developing new agents to target ATDC oncogene for clinical use. Ability to use this knowledge for development of translational and clinical research.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

• Irregular hours including evenings/weekends/holidays as required.