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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 (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – 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. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.

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.

Responsibilities

The Cancer Center research administrator occupies a unique leadership role within Mayo Clinic and specifically the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. One of the successes of Mayo Clinic has been the collegiality and mutual support demonstrated by physician and administrative leadership in the care of cancer patients, the pursuit of innovation and translation through all cancer research and the commitment to cancer education. This partnership brings together clinical, research and managerial talents necessary to achieve the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center strategic and operating plan. The administrative and physician/scientist leadership roles cannot be separated. The purpose of the partnership is to: translate the institutional Cancer Center vision to meaningful and effective operational responses to all Cancer Center research activities including SPOREs, governance of basic science, translational science and population science programs, and administration of the Cancer Center Support Grant as well as significant (P01, P50) grant applications. The position brings an institutional perspective to daily cancer research decisions and an operational perspective and experience back to the institution. The position incumbent will initiate and organize opportunities to improve service and quality and act as a catalyst for realizing these improvements; act as a facilitator, champion and generator of new ideas and a mediator on difficult issues; bring awareness of current external issues such as grant availability, compliance, quality, legislative, and reporting needs, assist physician/scientist and allied health staff in developing leadership, managerial skills and succession planning; have adequate knowledge and perspective of Mayo Clinic and business operations to know when and where to acquire additional input and expertise; provide financial oversight of Cancer research activity and work collaboratively with the Cancer Center practice and education administrative partners. Mayo Clinic is designated as a NCI Cancer Center at the Phoenix, Jacksonville and Rochester campus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, health care administration or related field required.

• Five years healthcare management or related industry experience to include people, projects or programs required.

• Operational experience must include demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment with physician, scientist, educator, administrative, supervisory, and allied health staff.

• Must have demonstrated leadership competencies management (e.g. staff, change, complex issues) and operations.

• The successful incumbent will have experience with large NIH and NCI funded research grants, including both writing and administering grants in academic institutions.

• Prior experience leading clinical trial operations including leading quality and compliance operations is preferred.

• Knowledge and experience with Cancer research processes, publications and academic activities specific to Cancer Centers is also preferred.

• Excellent communication skills required.

• For Operations Administrators hired prior to March 2012, a minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred.

• Incumbents may be expected to rotate through a variety of clinical department or division assignments with the duration of the rotation usually lasting 3-6 years.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$143K - $214K / year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Standard business hours

Weekend Schedule

As needed

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

Recruiter

Kaela Peterson

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.