Director, Institute of Urologic Oncology

Position Title:

Director, Institute of Urologic Oncology

Position Overview

The Department of Urology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA invites application for the Director of the Institute of Urologic Oncology (IUO).

The Director of the IUO will provide visionary leadership to advance clinical care, research, and education in urologic cancers. Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Urology and the Executive Committee of the IUO, this role is responsible for shaping the strategic direction of the institute, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and driving innovation in patient-centered oncology services. The Director will serve as a key departmental and institutional leader, promoting excellence in academic and translational research, oversee clinical trials, mentor faculty and trainees, and expand the institute’s scope and reputation.

Established in 2014, the IUO is a comprehensive multi-disciplinary home for high-volume urologic oncologists with collaborative basic and translational research, and a track record of innovative and practice-changing clinical trials. Endowed with funds to support its mission, the new Director will have resources available for development of new programs and hiring of key scientists and clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and program development for the IUO.
• Oversee clinical operations, ensuring high-quality, innovative, evidence-based care across all urologic cancer services.
• Promote and support collaborations and partnerships with Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Nuclear Medicine, basic research initiatives, the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer center (JCCC), including clinical trials, translational science, and outcomes research.
• Re-establish a working multi-disciplinary Board of Directors for the IUO and supervise regular quarterly meetings. Inaugurate a board of “Friends of IUO”.
• Recruit and mentor faculty, trainees, and staff to build a dynamic and inclusive academic environment.
• Cultivate philanthropic and industry partnerships to support growth, scholarship, and innovation.
• Represent the institute in institutional, national, and international forums.
• Create active collaboration with the newly established multidisciplinary California Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy (CIII), in affiliation with UCLA Health.

Qualifications

• MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent with board certification in Urology and fellowship training in Urologic Oncology.
• Academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
• Demonstrated success in clinical, research, and educational domains.
• Proven track record of program development, team building, collaboration and strategic execution.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Appointment Details

This is a full-time faculty leadership position with rank and compensation commensurate with experience. The Director will maintain clinical, research, and teaching responsibilities in alignment with institutional goals. The candidate will be considered for The Spielberg Family Chair in Urologic Oncology

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