Associate Director Specialty Labs

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation HIV/AIDS prevention immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the worlds leading cancer infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology infusion radiation proton therapy and related services and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the worlds deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration compassion determination excellence innovation integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity dignity and inherent value of each employee patient community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

The Associate Director Specialty Labs oversees the Clinical Immunogenetics Laboratory the Pharmacokinetics Laboratory and Lymphoma Genomics Laboratory and collaborates with investigators on developing new tests. Responsibilities include department operations and administration coordination of individual laboratories and services quality and regulatory oversight financial management and improvement projects and with respect to the Lymphoma Genomics Laboratory responsibilities will include assay development implementation and management of laboratory operations. All responsibilities require both individual accountability and collaboration with other groups and departments. Direct reports include managers of the Pharmacokinetics Laboratory and Clinical Immunogenetics Laboratory.

This position will be 1.0FTE/full-time Monday-Friday.

• The Associate Director Specialty Labs oversees the Clinical Immunogenetics Laboratory Pharmacokinetics Laboratory and Lymphoma Genomics Laboratory. Responsibilities include department operations and administration coordination of individual laboratories and services quality and regulatory oversight financial management and improvement projects. All responsibilities require both individual accountability and collaboration with other groups and departments. Direct reports include managers of the Pharmacokinetics Laboratory and Clinical Immunogenetics Laboratory.
• With respect to the newly initiated Lymphoma Genomics Lab operations the associate director will provide technical and operational oversight of genomic testing operation and clinical assays performance assist in data preview and reporting oversee quality control and proficiency testing and monitor instrument performance and coordinate the maintenance.
• Oversee operations of thespecialtylaboratories including the management ofoperational and strategicobjectivesand operational decisionmakingand efficientutilizationof resources to providetimelyandaccuratetesting services.
• Ensure effective communication between the laboratories and internal and external partners including clinical coordination; provide laboratory representation to multiple forums across Fred HutchSeattle ChildrensHospitaland University of Washington partners and clientsof reference services.
• Providesleadership and support to move laboratory initiatives forward; ensure laboratory interests are well represented incollaborative implementation ofnew technologiesand instrumentation including laboratory information management systems.
• Mentormanagers andprovide opportunities for leadership development. Ensure staff training development and orientation. Responsible for personnel issues including hiringperformance managementcontinuingeducationand disciplinary actions.
• Work in collaboration with the Clinical Laboratory MedicalandScientific Directors Lab Leadershipand QA Leadership to provide cross-departmental oversight and guidance for quality safety and compliance with applicable standards laws and regulatory mandates related toSpecialtyLaboratories.
• Partner with Clinical Labs Business Operationsand Financeto managebusiness workflows strengthen financial and expense oversight and support department priorities.
• Support the development and maintenance of adaptable laboratory systems to meet evolving clinicaland researchneeds. Collaborate on the strategic planning and implementation of infrastructure workflows and financial models thatfacilitateclinicaland researchactivities within the laboratory. Assist Principal Investigators andresearchadministration teams in aligning scientific goals with operational capabilities fostering coordination and project success.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required:

• Bachelors degree in biological science epidemiology public health business or equivalent
• Progressive clinical laboratory administrative experience with 5 years as a manager or above.
• Excellent operational skills with a focus onoperational improvement.
• Strong financial skills includingproficiencyin budgeting forecasting strategic fiscal planning and the use of decision support systems benchmarks and metrics to guide operating decisions.
• Solidtrack recordof effective management. Experience mentoringlaboratory professionals developing staff competency and creating a highly accountable team.
• Proven experience working effectively with clinical leaders in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Effective communicationat all levels inanorganization with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with CLIA regulations as they are represented in the CAP and ASHI standards for laboratory accreditation. Experience with Washington State Medical Test Site regulations and applicable Joint Commission standards.

Preferred:

• Masters degree in biological science epidemiology public health business or equivalent
• Experience with clinical research and clinical trials administered in the patient care setting.
• Experience in a large complex ambulatory cancer center.
• Experience working in a laboratory offering reference services to external clients.
• Familiarity with clinical research processes and their application in clinical laboratory settings

The annual base salary range for this position is from $142251.20 to $237057.60 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This position will be 1.0FTE/full-time Monday-Friday.

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship at this time.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health well-being and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision dental flexible spending accounts life disability retirement family life support employee assistance program onsite health clinic tuition reimbursement paid vacation (12-22 days per year) paid sick leave (12-25 days per year) paid holidays (13 days per year) paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).