Deputy Director, Center Global Health

The National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking an exceptional scientific leader to serve as the Deputy Director of the Center for Global Health (CGH). The Deputy Director serves as the principal advisor to the Center Director and provides executive leadership for NCI’s global cancer research portfolio, advancing strategic initiatives that strengthen cancer research, research capacity, implementation science, cancer control, and international scientific partnerships.

The Deputy Director works collaboratively with NCI and NIH leadership, federal agencies, academic institutions, ministries of health, international organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and other stakeholders to develop and implement innovative scientific programs that address the growing global burden of cancer and improve cancer outcomes worldwide.

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of global oncology research through scientific leadership, strategic planning, and development of high-impact international collaborations.

As the Deputy Director, you will:

• Serve as the principal advisor to the Center Director on scientific, programmatic, operational, and policy matters affecting the Center.
• Provide executive leadership for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of NCI’s global cancer research and research capacity‑building programs.
• Coordinate, manage, and advise on scientific policy and program activities on behalf of NCI and NIH.
• Establish and implement organizational priorities, strategic plans, and program objectives that support NCI’s mission in global cancer research.
• Lead multidisciplinary scientific portfolios involving cancer prevention, cancer control, implementation science, global oncology, cancer disparities, research training, and related biomedical research.
• Develop and oversee scientific initiatives that strengthen international cancer research collaborations and research infrastructure.
• Translate emerging scientific discoveries into strategic research investments, science policy, and innovative programs that advance NCI priorities.
• Build and sustain collaborative partnerships with NIH Institutes and Centers, other federal agencies, academic institutions, international organizations, ministries of health, and nongovernmental partners.
• Provide leadership for trans‑NIH initiatives and represent NCI at national and international scientific meetings, advisory committees, and policy forums.
• Supervise scientific and administrative staff, establish organizational priorities, manage financial and human resources, and ensure accountability for program performance and stewardship of public funds.
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performing work environment that encourages innovation, scientific excellence, and professional development.

• An advanced doctoral degree (M.D., Ph.D., D.O., or equivalent) in biomedical science, public health, epidemiology, medicine, global health, or a related discipline.
• Extensive senior‑level experience leading scientific research programs, research administration, or science policy initiatives in cancer research, global health, implementation science, cancer control, cancer disparities, research training, grants management, or closely related fields.
• Demonstrated experience developing strategic scientific priorities and translating scientific evidence into research programs, policies, and funding strategies.
• Experience directing complex multidisciplinary research portfolios involving multiple organizations and stakeholders.
• Experience supervising scientific and administrative personnel and…