Director, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) seek an internationally recognized, visionary, high-energy leader to serve as director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI; https://upci.upmc.edu/). The 2015 renewal of UPCI's substantial National Cancer Institute (NCI)-funded Comprehensive Cancer Center grant was ranked as "outstanding" and extends through 2020. The center's current research funding totals more than $148 million (direct and indirect costs). UPCI serves Western Pennsylvania's population of more than 6 million and an expanding number of international locations. UPCI sees more than 25,000 new patients annually, with net patient revenue of more than $724 million in FY 2015. The institute's 337 faculty, representing more than 43 disciplines, conduct research that reflects a comprehensive approach to understanding the causes of cancer, from the molecular to the environmental levels, as well as preventing and treating the many types of malignant diseases. In the last five years, UPCI has recruited more than 50 laboratory and clinical investigators from leading centers globally and is the single largest contributor to The Cancer Genome Atlas.

The ideal UPCI director candidate will have an international reputation for innovative research as demonstrated by his/her record of peer-reviewed grant funding and publications, the ability to guide a large clinical network in providing exceptional care, a commitment to the education of the next generation of cancer researchers and clinicians, and broad leadership skills that have been demonstrated over time.UPMC ranks among the top 12 hospital systems nationally (U.S. News & World Report); the University of Pittsburgh ranks fifth in total NIH funding. The University of Pittsburgh provides a highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. Further details about UPCI and the position are available at: http://health.pitt.edu/sites/default/files/director_upci.html.

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their CV and letter of interest to: Search Committee, UPCI Director c/o Office of Academic Affairs, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Suite 401 Scaife Hall, 3550 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, or electronically to: mmcdonald@hs.pitt.edu