Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.
With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.
At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.
The Program Operations Director is a high-level career position which is responsible for the fiscal management, clinical and daily operations of research projects conducted by faculty within the Clinical Research Division. The Program Operations Director provides support in grants and contract management (Pre- and Post- Award), budget development, negotiation and monitoring, regulatory administration, and general day-to-day operations of the program faculty. This position requires understanding of oncology research protocols and translation of the research needs into operations. The financial portfolio is comprised of various sources of NIH, foundation, industry, professional society, internal pilot, subawards, and institutional support and includes regulated activities.
This position will report to the Associate Vice President in the Clinical Research Division and will act independently in performing responsibilities, partnering with program faculty and interfacing with other departments as needed to provide research administration.
This position works independently in developing operational goals and determining courses of action to accomplish goals. They also advise PIs and the Associate Vice President on relevant matters, develop effective solutions to administrative challenges, and provide input to broader program and division planning as needed.
This role can be hybrid-remote or on-campus, with a preference for on-campus. There will be a period of required on-campus training. Applicant must specify preference during the application process.
Funding Source Administration
Fiscal Support
Regulatory Support
Administrative Support
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
This position is patient facing and/or requires access to Fred Hutch clinical facilities. As such, full COVID-19 vaccination is required as a condition of employment, without exception. Booster doses are strongly recommended but not required. If declining a booster, completion of the COVID-19 Vaccination Status Form Questionnaire and COVID-19 Booster Declination Training is required. Because of our immunocompromised patient population, there are no medical or religious accommodations available for any employee who is patient facing and/or requires access to Fred Hutch clinical facilities. Only employees whose positions are fully remote, who are not patient facing and/or require no access to clinical facilities, may apply for medical or religious accommodations. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees must provide proof of vaccination before their first day of employment.
A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.
The annual base salary range for this position is from $123,203.00 to $194,739.00 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. This position may be eligible for relocation assistance or sign-on bonus.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (up to 13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 12 months for professor track faculty, up to 6 months for other scientific staff).
Fred Hutch
Recruiting
RA
Seattle, WA
206-667-2612
4-Year Degree
8-10
Authorized to work in the US
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