Job Information
Michigan State University(MSU) Institute/Center Director-Management in East Lansing, Michigan
Working/Functional Title
Cancer Center Director
Position Summary
*About the HFH-MSU Cancer Center: * Henry Ford Health, one of the nation's leading integrated academic health systems providing innovative, quality care for more than 100 years, and Michigan State University, focusing on advancing the common good for more than 160 years, are joining forces to transform health care. This unique partnership, is a catalyst for change, reimagining how we think about, innovate, and deliver health and wellness. Our goal is to set a new standard for how individuals and communities experience health care across the state of Michigan and the nation. Through a robust cancer center, joint research enterprise, and a focus on academic medical and health education of the future, this partnership will work to fight the health disparities that plague our most vulnerable communities, rural and urban.
*About the Director: * The inaugural Director will affirm the value and uniqueness of the HFH-MSU Cancer Center and build on the combined strengths of its two world-class constituent institutions. The Director will actively engage researchers, clinicians, faculty, staff, trainees, community partners, and other key stakeholders to creatively and collaboratively leverage the Center's potential. The Director will also help elevate the Center's reputational achievement in research, education, and clinical service, while continuing to emphasize diversity, health equity, and inclusion. The Director will be a well-respected clinician and/or scientist with significant leadership and managerial experience, preferably within an NCI-designated cancer center or its matrixed cancer program, encompassing recruiting, management, and financial responsibilities. The Director will have national recognition in oncology, as evidenced by NCI/NIH and other relevant funding sources, as well as involvement in academic societies at national and international levels. The Director will also have a track-record of progressive administrative leadership experience, preferably in a research-intensive institute or academic setting.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate
Minimum Requirements
The Director must have an earned and relevant doctoral terminal degree, including an MD or DO and/or a PhD. The Director must also possess a sustained record of peer reviewed publications and funding (preferably NCI) that is commensurate with appointment as a Full Professor at Michigan State University.
Required Application Materials
HFH-MSU Health Sciences has retained the services of the executive search firm Korn Ferry. Applicants should submit the following two documents (in two separate PDFs) to Dr. Josh Ward (Josh.Ward@KornFerry.com). For priority consideration, please apply by November 7, 2022.
- An up-to-date and detailed curriculum vitae.
- A brief (2-4 pages) letter of interest describing why you are interested in the role of Cancer Center Director at HFH-MSU Health Sciences, why you would be successful based on your professional experience, why now is a good time for you to consider this opportunity, and a statement regarding your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Together-we-will Statement
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