Chair, Department of Cancer Biology

Job Details

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• 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.

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.

[Detailed sections on About Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic 2030 Bold. Forward. Strategic Plan, Mayo Clinic Platform, Mayo Clinic Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Program, Research at Mayo Clinic, The Department of Cancer Biology, and leadership qualities follow, describing the institution's mission, research enterprise, department focus, and required qualifications.]

Qualifications:

• 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