The Vice Chancellor of Health Sciences is committed to academic excellence, and to enhancing access, inclusion, and success of our diverse faculty, staff, and students. The UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center (MCC) is embarking on a new trajectory to leverage its significant research and clinical strength which is embedded in an environment that values innovation and collaboration. We intend to re-envision how we prevent, detect, and treat cancer to improve the lives of cancer patients and the communities we serve. With a robust commitment from UCSD executive leadership, attractive resources across the MCC/UCSD, an exciting San Diego biotech environment, and a new Cancer Center Director leading a dynamic new senior leadership team, we seek a Deputy Director to fill a key leadership role as we launch the next era of impact by the Moores Cancer Center.

This position is responsible for, in collaboration with the Cancer Center Director and Associate Directors, the strategic vision, long term planning, direction and overall accountability of the of the Cancer Center’s research enterprise, with a focus on the translational, and clinical research activities of MCC. The Deputy Director will also represent the Director and Moores Cancer Center and UC San Diego in multiple campus-wide, statewide and national organizations.

The successful candidate will bring excellent academic, research, and collaborative skills to this position. The UCSD Moores Cancer Center seeks a dynamic, collaborative faculty leader to coordinate and expand the national prominence of our clinical-research portfolio across the MCC Consortium (including San Diego State University, a Hispanic-serving university, and the La Jolla Institute of Immunology, a powerhouse of basic immunology research).

The Deputy Director will foster and expand clinical research studies and trials and conversely, bring clinical study results and clinical care observations to population and laboratory scientists for further exploration.

The Deputy Director will be responsible to play a leading role, along with the MCC Director, in the recruitment of promising and established faculty members (both clinician scientists and researchers) to achieve the MCC’s goals, in alignment with its strategic plan. It is anticipated that the Deputy Director will focus on strategic hires in the areas of (but not limited to) immunology, novel therapeutics, precision oncology, and other areas of oncology research and patient care.

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We intend to re-envision how we prevent, detect, and treat cancer to improve the lives of cancer patients and the communities we serve. With a robust commitment from UCSD executive leadership, attractive resources across the MCC/UCSD, an exciting San Diego biotech environment, and a new Cancer Center Director. Dr. Diane Simeone, leading a dynamic new senior leadership team, we seek an Associate Director for Translational Science to fill a key leadership role as we launch the next era of impact by the Moores Cancer Center.

The successful candidate will represent the MCC with the UCSD Office of Innovation and Commercialization to promote translation of UCSD discoveries and identify barriers and opportunities for successful commercialization. The Associate Director for Translational Research will partner with the AD of Clinical Science to prioritize clinical trials and partner with the AD for Community Outreach and Engagement to ensure that translational oncology initiatives are aligned with the MCC catchment area high priority cancer.

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This is a long-standing NIH funded laboratory focused on understanding the molecular determinants that drive pancreatic cancer development and progression. The lab also works to define therapeutic vulnerabilities in PDAC and uses laboratory-based models to study approaches for early detection, prevention, and development of novel therapeutics for pancreatic cancer. Specific areas of research interest are the DNA damage response and therapeutic vulnerabilities, understanding the complexities of the tumor microenvironment and mechanisms that drive therapeutic resistance, and developing new therapeutics to more effectively target pancreatic cancer.

Under direction of the Principal Investigator, the Senior Scientist will independently drive the scientific direction and research productivity of the lab. This will include making significant innovative contributions pertaining to the development and design of new complex research project and grant writing. Manage and coordinate research collaborations between the Simeone lab and others across the UCSD community and beyond.

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Oversee and perform tumor biology and immunology studies consisting of murine models of cancer, flow cytometry, single cell sequencing, in vitro cell biology, and in vitro biochemistry. Murine tumor biology studies will include xenograft tumor growth and metastasis assays, immunological analysis, treatment of animals with experimental therapeutic agents by gavage, intravenous and intraperitoneal methods and immune cell isolations. Conduct various in vitro cell biology techniques to include performing flow cytometry analysis of cell surface protein expression, cell adhesion and migration assays, transfecting cells with expression constructs, preparing lysates of cells in culture or tissues, quantification, ELISA assays, viability assays, SDS PAGE, Western Immunoblotting and gel electrophoresis. Additionally, perform recombinant DNA techniques to include preparing plasmids and maintaining plasmid stocks, analyzing DNA and RNA purification, and conducting DNA electrophoresis, and RT-PCR. Make innovative contributions regarding experimental design and methodology, using published scientific data in referred journals, as well as online using search engines and subject-specific websites, to make recommended changes to current protocols and practices. Troubleshoot problems for quality control on all procedures. Maintain and prepare accurate records of all experiments. Assist in the preparation of data for publication. Assume responsibility for lab maintenance and safety training. Provide training and work direction in areas of expertise as needed. Maintain and prepare accurate records of all experiments. Assist in the preparation of data for publication. Other duties assigned as needed.

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Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, this position will provide statistical, bioinformatics, data management and report support. This position will involve collaboration with a diverse team of clinicians, statisticians, and epidemiologists focused on advancing research in cancer detection and prevention using the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Informatics and Computing Infrastructure (VINCI) and other data infrastructures. Responsible for participation in meeting with medical and scientific researchers to discuss statistical issues of study design, data analysis, and protocol, grant, and manuscript preparation; develop longer term collaboration with researchers, including understanding of scientific context. Assist researchers in calculating power and sample sizes, developing appropriate hypotheses and data analysis plans, in carrying out appropriate statistical analyses, and in preparing written interpretation of statistical methods and results. Provide modification and extension of existing statistical methodology and develop new methodology as appropriate. Use independent identification and application of appropriate statistical approaches, utilizing both conventional and state-of-arts methods, and assist with developing new methodology. Perform data queries and data analysis using SQL, SAS and/or R. Generate research data reports and select methods and techniques for statistical analysis solutions.

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Under supervision, the Research Data Coordinator's primary responsibility is to work in the Moores Cancer Center Office of Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and provide support with Cancer Center data coding, management, curation and analysis. Specific responsibilities include 1) Coordinating and tracking of data ingestion; 2) Obtaining data from various data resources - integrating and formatting large, complex datasets, and maintaining current databases; 3) Working with human resources and EDI offices across institutions to obtain data;4) Coding cancer-related grants, publications, and trainee data for specified, complex metrics; 5) Summarizing and analyzing data sets; 6) Present data to stakeholders; 7) Contribute to design and evaluation of EDI programs; 8) Providing management and curation of data beingfederated. Contribute to diversity, cancer-related, and academic expertise to database formulation, coding, and presentation. Will also be responsible for composing of correspondence and data reports, assistance with manuscripts and reports to funding agencies, uploadingdata to funding agencies, assisting with assessment of data integrity by running validation checks, and cleaning data as needed. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

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Under full supervision, the Clinical Trials Regulatory Research Associate is responsible for the development and maintenance of regulatory documents pertaining to the clinical trials conducted by investigators at the Cancer Center. Key to this role is the preparation of clinical trial protocols and related regulatory documents for submission to the UCSD Human Research Protections Program (UCSD's Institutional Review Board or IRB) in order to obtain its approval for the clinical trials to proceed. The Regulatory Research Associate will act as a resource to investigators and staff for interpretation and execution of complex clinical research regulations, policies & procedures concerning the conduct of clinical trials, including those of the FDA, HHS, UCSD IRB, and the CTO. This position requires regular interaction with a variety of internal and external contacts including Cancer Center investigators and staff, UCSD IRB staff, study sponsors and/or their representatives. Other duties assigned as needed.

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Under direction of assigned Principal Investigator (PI) and Project Manager (PM), the Senior CRC will independently coordinate and be accountable for the overall administration of clinical research efforts for a variety of advanced research projects and clinical trials. The incumbent will provide leadership to lower level clinical research coordinators and/or other support personnel. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring clinical trials including providing all aspects of protocol oversight, including but not limited to screening for patient eligibility, consent review, data collection and analysis, ensuring protocol compliance, adverse drug/therapy reaction reports, monitoring patient treatment and toxicities, laboratory and specimen collection, processing, submission, and maintenance of accurate and complete clinical research files.

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Involves analytical studies on a variety of policies, projects, programs and issues in support of a function, research initiative, program and / or organizational unit, or in research of new or changing systems and programs. Assists in policy and program planning, development, administration, management and implementation; interprets, monitors and analyzes information regarding policies and procedures and provides consultative services to department administrators and other stakeholders.

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Under general supervision of the Director for Training, Education and Research Collaborations at UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center (MCC), the Cancer Training and Education Program Manager is responsible for the administrative management, planning, coordination and operations of multiple cancer research training and education programs within MCC. These include our NCI Cancer Center Support Grant-funded Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (CRTEC) and NCI-funded T32 programs. Act as a key liaison between the Cancer Center’s Research Administration office and all entities within and outside UCSD, including other UC academic institutions and outside collaborators. Provide high-level professional project management, coordination and administrative support for organizational management and strategic planning to senior leaders in the Cancer Center requiring tact, diplomacy, and discretion on a wide variety of complex and sensitive issues. Serve as main point of contact for cancer-related career enhancement activities. Ensure appropriate interpretation of applicable guidelines related to training and education activities. Prepare research documents and grant applications following regulations and guidelines. Review procedures and data for use in grants, manuscripts, and presentations; identify publications, track references, and write sections of required research documents such as grant proposals and progress reports. Serve as lead for the programs supported and provide advanced service for scheduling, coordination, and operational needs including meetings, seminars, conferences, Continuing Medical Education (CME) symposia, social events, etc. related to training and educational activities in the Cancer Center. Track programmatic finances and work with fund manager to ensure accurate pay for trainees.

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Under the direction of the OB/GYN and Reproductive Sciences Gynecology Oncology Division/Director and Oncology APP Supervisor, the Physician Assistant (PA) provides primary medical and surgical management for gynecology/oncology patients. Responsible for providing excellent patient care and offering a high level of compassion in managing treatment and related side effects. The PA works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Leads by example, demonstrating professional image and leadership core competencies. Acts as a liaison within the team to promote consistent medical management of the patients across the health care continuum by collaborating with the multidisciplinary care team. May perform specialized procedures such as endometrial biopsy, colposcopy, wound care, skin biopsy, and antineoplastic therapy ordering. Presents patient cases during team meetings. Provides patient/family and staff education. Supports the development and revision of divisional policies and procedures. Participates in and/or initiates research. Participates in community outreach and networking with community physicians and other healthcare professionals. May work with and evaluate patients on clinical trials. Develops and expands role responsibilities as patient and system needs change.

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The Oncology Infusion APP Supervisor oversees  Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in daily operations, ensuring adherence to ethics and quality standards in the delivery of advanced practice care, including performing exams, ordering diagnostic and screening tests, diagnosing and treating patients, developing plans of care, accurately documenting patient medical history and care, and educating and consulting with patients and families. Key responsibilities include supervising and coordinating the department operations, resolving system issues, advising on work methods, functioning as a clinical and operational resource and assisting with escalated issues.

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The Oncology Nursing Float Pool Clinic RNs will work within all domains of outpatient cancer services (clinics, BMT, Radiation Oncology) to provide competent, confident patient care excellence in coverage of FMLAs or leaves greater than 2 weeks. These positions require dynamic, experienced oncology RNs with previous oncology and/or infusion experience, exceptional verbal and written communication skills with team members, patients, and families in the application of top of license care, including but not limited to: assessment, care coordination planning, intervention, evaluation and patient/family education.

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Under the supervision of the BMT Nurse Manager, the Nurse Coordinator will serve as a consultant and liaison for patients and their families in collaboration with attending physicians, advanced practice providers, social workers, financial and administrative staff, inpatient and outpatient nursing staff, and community organizations.

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This position will manage and have oversight of UC San Diego Health's Moores Cancer Center Infusion Center. This includes Garden Infusion, BMT infusion, CTI Infusion, Fast Track areas and lab draw station. This person will be responsible for managing, organizing, planning, assessing and monitoring services provided in the Infusion Center. This person will work collaboratively with other members of cancer services, which includes senior leadership, providers, operational leaders and staff. This position is expected to perform with a high degree of autonomy, identifying and collaborating with appropriate stakeholders, using effective project management skills.

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Under the general supervision of a registered nurse in the assigned clinic, the Sr. LVN performs a wide variety of patient care activities in support of clinic activity. Duties include prioritizing and assisting in patient triage processing, preparation and assistance with patient examinations, administering medications, drawing blood, collecting and preparing laboratory tests, and patient education. The position requires initiative, able to prioritize critical demands, and the ability to work in a team environment.

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Under direct supervision of the manager and the general supervision of the clinic providers and licensed nursing staff, performs work that requires specific knowledge and training in patient care duties within the business and professions code of the State of California and/or the regulations of The Joint Commission (TJC). These may include environmental care functions, equipment/supply management, and cleaning/disinfecting the environment. Requires knowledge of medical terminology, online scheduling, universal precautions, sterile technique, procedures, and proper use of body mechanics. The position requires initiative, the ability to prioritize demands, and the ability to work in a team environment.

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Under general supervision of the Administrative Director, the Mental Health Therapist provides all aspects of psychosocial mental and behavioral health services for oncology patients through the continuum of care: diagnosis, living with cancer, recurrence, end-of-life, and survivorship. Employs a model of patient care that focuses on providing patients/caregivers with supportive counseling, support groups, psychosocial assessments, therapeutic interventions, education, and community resource support information. Demonstrates compassion, warmth, and understanding of the psychosocial needs of oncology patients. Participates in multi-disciplinary treatment team.

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Radiation Therapy Technologists typically confer with Radiation Oncologists and work closely with Dosimetrists to discuss the treatment plan and the type of simulator films that will be necessary; place reference markings on the patients' body; review treatment procedures with the patient to reinforce the therapist's comments on reactions to therapy, to ensure that communication and emergency procedures are understood, and to advise on appropriate dietary and skin care procedures; position patients for single portal, multiple portal, rotation or cross beam therapy, providing immobilization devices as required; set up equipment according to the treatment plan verifying the placement of bars, wedges and similar devices; closely monitor the patient for unexpected reactions and report these deviations to the Therapist; and record delivered dosage values on the chart, verifying these values against the prescribed treatment plan.

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Under the supervision of the Cancer Services Infusion Scheduling Supervisor, the Infusion Scheduler is responsible for scheduling and coordinating multiple complex Infusion Center appointments including infusion, fast track and lab visits for non-oncology and oncology patients. This position works closely with patients, providers, nursing team, and leaders to schedule accurate and safe treatments for the patient and ensure the optimal patient experience.

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Under the supervision of the Cancer Services Infusion Scheduling Supervisor, the Infusion Scheduler is responsible for scheduling and coordinating multiple complex Infusion Center appointments including infusion, fast track and lab visits for non-oncology and oncology patients. This position works closely with patients, providers, nursing team, and leaders to schedule accurate and safe treatments for the patient and ensure the optimal patient experience.

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Reporting directly to the Director of Clinical Operations, Patient Access and Supportive Care, the Patient Navigation Program Supervisor is responsible for the management and supervision of patient navigation program staff in facilitating the delivery of an excellent experience for patients and caregivers obtaining oncology care. The incumbent will ensure the development and maintenance of positive program relationships with physician leaders, providers, care team members and all UC San Diego Health staff to facilitate and support patients throughout their cancer journey. The Patient Navigation Program Supervisor will oversee navigator responsibilities, evaluations, schedules, coverage, onboarding, training, recruitment and retention. The supervisor will provide oversight for patient navigators initiating contact with patients and families and establishing ongoing, proactive communication at each new phase of treatment.

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