Associate Director, Cancer Center-AKU, Nairobi, Kenya

By The Aga Khan University, Karachi  for AKU Cancer Center and the Clinical Research Unit (CRU)                                                           Qualification:

• MD/PhD in a healthcare related field with at least 5 years of experience in leadership in a clinical research environment; or Bachelor or Master’s degree in a clinical or health related field

Experience:

• MD/PhD in a healthcare related field with at least 5 years of experience in leadership in a clinical research environment; or Bachelor or Master’s degree in a clinical or health related field with at least 10 years of experience in strategic management in the area of clinical operations, clinical research, and clinical trials including over 5 years’ experience as a principle investigator leading a clinical trials program; Proven experience in strategic planning, administration, and operations management in a clinical research environment in academia or pharma;
• Strong financial acumen and experience with budget management;
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage large, multidisciplinary teams; Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills;                                                                     

Job Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of oncology care, clinical research, and clinical trial operations would be an advantage.
• Administrative Leadership: Together with the Director, oversee the Cancer Center operations to ensure efficiency; mentor administrative staff, fostering excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Program Development and Implementation:
• Support the creation and evaluation of new programs in cancer research, clinical trials, and prevention, ensuring they meet the established goals. Clinical Research Unit (CRU) Leadership:
• Provide strategic leadership for the CRU core facility; engage pharmaceutical sponsors to enhance clinical trial acquisition; collaborate with stakeholders to meet research needs; and implement policies promoting ethics, quality, and compliance.
• Strategy Execution: Translate strategic plans into actionable projects, developing metrics to monitor progress.
• Partnerships and External Relations: Build relationships with research partners, donors, and government agencies; represent the Center in institutional planning and community engagement efforts; and secure funding through grants and philanthropy.
• Compliance and Risk Management:
• Ensure regulatory compliance and risk mitigation for operations and strategies. Leadership and Culture:
• Promote the Center’s values, fostering a patient-centered, inclusive, and innovative environment for staff and faculty.