Associate Director, Cancer Centre at Aga Khan University (AKU)

The position

The Aga Khan University is looking for a highly visionary and innovative individual to fill the position of Associate Director of the AKU Cancer Centre with co-responsibility for the CRU. Reporting to the Director, AKU Cancer Centre, he/she will lead the strategic planning, and administrative operations of the centre's mission.

This leadership role will be pivotal in advancing the Cancer Centre’s goals as well as ensuring a robust clinical trials program, a platform of peer reviewed grants, and alignment with institutional objectives.

This position will drive initiatives that enhance cancer research, clinical trials, cancer awareness, cancer prevention & control, cancer education, partnerships and community outreach. This is a full-time position to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

The requirements

• A MD/PhD in a healthcare related field with at least 5 years of experience in leadership in a clinical research environment; or
• A Bachelor or Master’s degree in a clinical or health related field with at least 10 years of experience in strategic management in the area of clinical operations, clinical research, and clinical trials;
• Ideally over 5 years experience as a principle investigator leading a clinical trials program;
• Proven experience in strategic planning, administration, and operations management in a clinical research environment in academia or pharma;
• Strong financial acumen and experience with budget management;
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage large, multidisciplinary teams;
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills;
• Knowledge of oncology care, clinical research, and clinical trial operations would be an advantage.