Translational Pipeline Coordinator

The UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center (UVACCC) seeks a program coordinator to facilitate and support Translational Pipeline activities. The Translational Pipeline was established to support the translation of scientific discoveries into tangible advancements to improve the lives of patients and includes steps to bring a discovery to early phase investigator-initiated clinical trials and/or the licensing and commercialization of discoveries. The UVACCC Translational Pipeline Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Associate Director of Research Development and Collaborations in overseeing, developing, and tracking activities associated with the pipeline. This is an in-person position however hybrid/remote options may also be available.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison between UVACCC members, external entities, and community organizations
  
• Identify and connect researchers with internal and external resources to support translational research
  
• Work with the communications team to develop and routinely update Translational Pipeline website content, announcements, and other communications
  
• Create databases to collect data from multiple sources and disseminate it to diverse end users.
  
• Track metrics related to pipeline activities and progress
  

Minimum Requirements

Education: Master's degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in grant writing
  
• Experience in commercializing intellectual property, product management, research, or tech transfer
  
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong alliances internally and externally.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, adhere to deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities
  
• Exceptional project management skills and attention to detail.
  
• Time management and problem-solving skills; identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities and develop a course of action.
  
• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
  

Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Application Instructions: Apply Now. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile, search Find Jobs and then R0057189. Complete an application online and include the following documents:

• A CV/resume
  
• A cover letter is optional but strongly encouraged
  

All documents can be loaded into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For questions about the application process, please contact Margaret Weeks , Academic Recruiter. Before a formal offer of employment is extended, the selected candidate will undergo a background check per university policy.

Please note that this is a restricted position and continuation is dependent upon the availability of the position, funding, and satisfactory performance. This position cannot offer sponsorship.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.