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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The Project Scientist will focus their research on neuro-oncology and identifying unexplored anticancer strategies. Additionally, the Project Scientist will provide statistical analysis and abstract and manuscript preparation. The Project Scientist will also have the opportunity to submit research grants independently as well as perform research projects in collaboration with faculty in the division of Regenerative Medicine. The Project scientist will occasionally teach and provide lectures to graduate students.

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The CTO Administrative Director oversees collaborative University relationships with the Altman Center for Translational Research Institute (ACTRI), the Office of Contracts and Grants Administration (OCGA), and the UC San Diego Health System. This position works with University stakeholders to identify and implement improvements in contract, regulatory, budgeting and payment, scientific review processes, time-to-activation, and protocol submissions. The Administrative Director works across the enterprise and with University, Health System, and the Health Sciences Quality Assurance and the Office of Compliance Administration (OCA) to ensure robust clinical research oversight and compliant data management.

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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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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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Perform tumor immunology studies consisting of murine models of cancer, animal breeding and genotyping, flow cytometry, single cell sequencing, immunohistochemistry, in vitro cell biology, and in vitro biochemistry. Murine tumor biology studies will include xenograft, orthotopic and spontaneous tumor growth and metastasis assays, immunological analysis, treatment of animals with experimental therapeutic agents by gavage, intravenous and intraperitoneal methods, breeding and genotyping of transgenic and mutant mice, and immune cell isolations. Perform major surgery, including small animal anesthesia. In addition, perform immunohistochemistry of frozen and fixed tissues or cells. 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, SDS PAGE, Western and 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 immunochemical and histochemical 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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Primary responsibility is to provide assistance with cancer-related data coding, management, curation and analysis. Specific responsibilities include 1) assist with day to day coordination and tracking of data ingestion; 2) obtaining data from various data resources - integrating and formatting large, complex datasets, and maintaining current databases; 3) coding cancer-related grants, publications, and trainee data for specified, complex metrics; 4) summarizing and analyzing data sets; and 5) the management and curation of data being federated. Contribute cancer-related and academic expertise to database formulation, coding, and presentation. Will also be responsible for assisting with composing of correspondence and data reports, assistance with manuscripts and reports to funding agencies, uploading data 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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The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) II will coordinate and oversee start-up procedures, implementation, recruitment, screening, enrollment, and maintenance of subjects. Create informational and recruitment materials and act as a liaison with other UCSD departments and agencies for the purpose of implementation of studies. The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) II will plan, develop and implement start-up procedures for multiple phase I-III research studies in assigned disease team as well as lead, direct, and coordinator operational efforts. Assure compliance with state and federal regulatory guidelines. Oversee the quality of the medical and clinical research data. Provide direction and guidance to investigators. Provide education and information to the general public concerning the ongoing clinical trials. Assist PIs with proposals, progress reports and manuscripts. Independently create original documents and policies for assigned disease teams. Work closely with federal and state regulatory officials.

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Reporting directly to the Disease Team Project Manager, the Clinical Research Coordinator I is responsible for coordinating and managing clinical trials including providing all aspects of protocol management, including screening for patient eligibility, data collection and analysis, ensuring protocol compliance, adverse drug reaction reports, monitoring patient treatment and toxicities, laboratory and specimen submission, and maintenance of accurate and complete clinical research files. Assist the regulatory department with Human subjects submissions, renewals, and safety reports. Directly communicate with assigned physicians and disease groups, including attending weekly meetings and tumor boards. Provide direct assistance to the Project Manager in reviewing and verifying university research account statements, professional fee statements, and invoicing. Other duties assigned as needed.

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Reporting to the Network Sites Project Manager, the Network Coordinator II is responsible for coordinating and monitoring clinical trials including providing all aspects of protocol oversight, including but not limited to screening for patient eligibility, data collection and analysis, ensuring protocol compliance, adverse drug/therapy reaction reports, monitoring patient treatment and toxicities, laboratory and specimen collection, processing, and submission, and maintenance of accurate and complete clinical research files.

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Under the direction of the Medical Director of the Moores Cancer Center Infusion Center, the Sr. Physician Assistant (PA) will function as a provider of patient care for patients receiving treatment in the Infusion Center. The PA will provide patient care oversight, including management of toxicities and/or reactions to IV treatments. Direct supervision will occur by assigned medical oncologists. The position requires a strong emphasis on the management of patients undergoing cancer and non-cancer related treatments, including clinical trials, BMT, chemotherapy, biologic and immunotherapies.

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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 Transitions of Care RN provides exceptional clinical care utilizing the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, patient/family education) in triage and care coordination within multiple Oncology Transitions of Care initiatives. This initiatives, focused on preventing unplanned hospitalizations and ED visits, including discharge coordination for all established oncology patients discharged from ED or hospital within 24-48 hours, proactive outreach to new infusion patients, and triage of patients for care by the Same Day Cancer Clinic services team or primary oncology team. In addition, this position will have the opportunity to work within Same Day Cancer Care Clinic services to provide same day oncology care to patients across all disease sites and modalities, ensuring expert triage and assessment (in person and telephone) of urgent symptoms or issues. This position will have expert written and verbal communication skills with patients, families, faculty and all health team members across multiple departments, ensuring efficient and excellent patient care in alignment with appropriate clinical algorithms and pathways.

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The Nurse Supervisor provides support and care to the clients and maintains professional standards of care, following the ANA Code of Ethics. Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Nurse Supervisor is responsible for immediate supervision of a wide variety of clinic and infusion functions at the Hillcrest campus, planning and performing direct and indirect nursing interventions, and is responsible for supervising, organizing, planning, assessing and monitoring the medical services provided by UC San Diego Health.

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This position supervises staff (RNs, LVNs and Medical Assistants) in multiple outpatient oncology clinics to ensure delivery of optimal care in compliance with departmental and organizational goals and objectives. This position will report to the Ambulatory Care Patient Manager (Nurse Manager, Multi-Specialty Clinic). This position also will provide and supervise clinical care at the expert level, ensuring patient safety and regulatory readiness. This position will provide staff development, coaching and performance management, recruiting and retention and lead or participate in performance improvement initiatives, under the oversight of the Nurse Manager.

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The Multi-Specialty Clinic brings together specialists in medical oncology, surgical oncology, hematology-oncology, and gynecologic oncology. We are looking for dynamic oncology clinic RNs with strong critical thinking, communication, care coordination, and patient advocacy skills. RNs will also have the opportunity to cross-train and work with other oncology disease teams in this department as needed to ensure patient safety and continuity of care. Additional opportunities include: Unit-Based Council membership, with the opportunity to identify, develop and implement performance improvement initiatives to improve patient care and staff wellbeing; clinical ladder advancement and professional development in collaboration with the clinical nurse specialist and clinical nurse educator.

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This position requires giving chemotherapy, biotherapy, clinical trials infusion and other infusion related services as well as blood work, dressing change, injections in a fast paced outpatient infusion center setting. This position also requires caring for post Bone Marrow Transplant patients. This position will be trained to give clinical trials infusion. This position requires the ability to respond and handle urgent medical emergencies.

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The Oncology Nursing Float Pool Infusion RNs will work all infusion center locations 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, symptom intervention, evaluation and patient/family education during the safe delivery of cancer and non-cancer related IV therapies.

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The Multi-Specialty Clinic brings together specialists in medical oncology, surgical oncology, hematology-oncology, and gynecologic oncology. We are looking for dynamic oncology clinic RNs with strong critical thinking, communication, care coordination, and patient advocacy skills. This position will cross-train and work with multiple oncology disease teams as needed to ensure patient safety and continuity of care. Additional opportunities include Unit-Based Council membership, with the opportunity to identify, develop and implement performance improvement initiatives to improve patient care and staff wellbeing.

Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

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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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The Pharmacist Supervisor will provide direct supervision to pharmacists and technical support staff for the Moores/KOP infusion Pharmacy. The position will be a working position within the pharmacy and will report to the Moores/KOP Infusion Pharmacy Manager. The position will resolve problems, interpret policies (e.g. fiscal management, HR, contracts, resource management), supervise drug procurement, dispensing and counseling patients regarding their drug treatments. The Supervisor will oversee the operations of the pharmacy ensuring adherence to productivity and quality standards, internal policy requirements and external regulations. The position will participate in the implementation of quality and patient service improvement activities and suggest ways to improve professional and technical staff utilization and efficiency. The Supervisor will help onboard new staff. The Supervisor will advise and coach staff to identify resolutions for patient issues.

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UC San Diego Health’s Infusion pharmacy is seeking a highly motivated pharmacist to work in a position covering the ambulatory oncology infusion dispensing areas of Moores Cancer Center and Koman Outpatient Pavilion infusion. The UC San Diego Health Moores Cancer Center unites the Cancer Center's clinical enterprise (including a tumor registry, magnetic resonance imaging, and radiation oncology) with basic, clinical, translational, and cancer prevention research. This position will review and verify chemotherapy regimens and oversee chemotherapy admixtures and dispensing. Serve as a preceptor to pharmacy residents and students as assigned; participate in Medical Center, Cancer Center and Department of Pharmacy committees and promote institution-wide medication use policy. Provide progressive pharmaceutical care services for the oncology patients.

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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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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 direct supervision of the clinic 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 profession code of the State of California and/or the regulations The Joint Commission (TJC).

These duties also include but are not limited to: scheduling patient appointments and associated patient system screens; accurate billing; environmental care functions; equipment/supply management; and cleaning/disinfecting the environment. Requires knowledge of medical terminology, online scheduling, universal precautions, and proper use of body mechanics. The position requires initiative, the ability to prioritize demands and the ability to work in a team environment. Performs other related duties as required.

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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).

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Seeking a dynamic leader who will play a crucial role in leading and overseeing patient navigation services within Cancer Services. This Manager will ensure a culturally competent patient navigation program through training, workflow enhancement, and ongoing program refinement. They will monitor program effectiveness and outcomes, collecting and analyzing data to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement and appropriate workflow standardization. Building upon the success of the existing program, the Manager will partner with Cancer Services leaders to identify opportunities for programmatic expansion in alignment with clinical services geographic growth. The incumbent will cultivate positive relationships with physician leaders, providers, care team members and all UC San Diego Health staff to support patients throughout their cancer journey. In addition, they will establish and maintain relationships with philanthropic donors, community organizations and resources to provide patients with access to critical supportive services, financial assistance, and other resources.

The position supervises a team of non-clinical patient navigators, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure the team delivers exceptional service to patients and caregivers obtaining oncology care. They provide oversight for patient navigators initiating contact with patients and families, ensuring proactive communication at each phase of treatment. The Manager will also directly provide patient navigation services.

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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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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.The Infusion Scheduler communicates with patients continuously with appointment updates. They will answer incoming patient calls to schedule appointments and answer any non-clinical/ medical patient questions or triage to the appropriate staff member. They may also make outgoing phone calls to schedule subsequent infusions and remind patients of upcoming infusions.The Infusion Scheduler is responsible for the creation of Hospital Account Records (HARs) and ensuring patient registration, demographics, and insurance information is accurate and continually updated and verified. This position is also responsible for understanding authorization requirements and referral management. The Infusion Scheduler will help direct patients to the appropriate clinical setting and facilitate patient flow. May provide additional coverage as needed in all areas, including Infusion Services Call Center and check-in support as well as a variety of clerical and administrative duties in support of daily patient services within all clinical areas.

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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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Under the supervision of the Clinical Operations Manager, the Front Desk Coordinator is responsible for coverage as needed in all Cancer Center areas, including but not limited to Clinical Care Coordinator desks and Call Center, for La Jolla, Hillcrest and North County locations. The scope encompasses greeting patients, check-in and check-out procedures, appointment scheduling for various Cancer Center areas such as Moores Multi-Specialty Clinics, Koman Outpatient Pavilion, Hillcrest, Infusion, Fast Track, MRI, Imaging and Laboratory Services. The Front Desk Coordinator conducts registration, insurance and authorization verification, updates patient demographics, schedules and updates appointments, collects co-payments, manages/monitors cash drawer, expedites reports, supports and assists with template requests, handles in-basket pool, assists with daily office workflow, works closely with physicians, nurses, staff, leadership and other UCSD departments.

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