Director, Clinical Research Financial Management

The Stanford Cancer Institute (SCI) seeks an experienced and dynamic Director, Clinical Research Financial Management to develop and execute the SCI’s clinical trial financial management centralization strategy. Reporting to and partnering with the SCI Associate Director, Finance & Administration and collaborating with financial leaders across Stanford Medicine, this senior leadership role will be responsible for leading and developing a dedicated SCI clinical trial financial management team to oversee all aspects of cancer clinical research trial management including invoicing and payment monitoring, financial analysis and reporting, expense management, payroll assignment and compliance. This role will also be responsible for the implementation and oversight of OnCore Financials including facilitating integration with other Stanford electronic medical record systems.

The Director, Clinical Research Financial Management is a new position aligned with our strategic growth and future vision, and this leadership role will be a great fit for you if you are someone who derives professional satisfaction from leading and developing a team, collaborating for results, and building and nurturing strategic relationships. You are mission-driven, energized by change management and finding solutions for intricate financial challenges, passionate about making a difference, comfortable with ambiguity, flexible and adaptable, and are naturally collaborative.

This position can be based either remotely or on the Stanford Medicine campus with options for hybrid work. 

Stanford Cancer Institute

The SCI earned its most recent comprehensive cancer center designation by the NCI in 2022, and is a prominent, growing and complex Institute within Stanford Medicine. Cancer clinical research is integrated throughout Stanford Medicine which is comprised of Stanford School of Medicine and our adult and pediatric health systems – Stanford Health Care and Stanford Children’s Health. The SCI actively works to build synergies and collaborations across Stanford Medicine. Given the SCI’s mission, breadth, and depth, we thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and forward-thinking environment with tremendous opportunities for personal and professional growth.  You will be working with a leading-edge community of faculty and staff who are fundamentally changing the world of health care in the cancer arena.

Duties include*:

Manage the work of other employees, make hiring decisions, provide coaching, training and mentoring, manage performance, determine staffing needs, develop and ensure succession planning within area of responsibility.Establish operational objectives and assignments, plan, direct and monitor all budgets for areas of responsibility, manage business operation and administration of several functional areas, may manage a team in providing clinical trial financial management and services.Identify and resolve unique problems of substantial significance that affect the overall functional area, beyond the immediate unit.Manage organization's financial activities and structure; develop system and procedure requirements to support the financial reporting for the organization.Contribute to designing, developing and delivering complex policies and procedures with both short and long term impact. Collaborate with other colleagues on school/ unit projects; design and execute an effective system of internal controls for areas of responsibility; establish operational objectives to support the university's stewardship of resources.Engage in continuous critical analysis of existing systems and processes; identify need for new systems, and develop and present proposals.Lead complex, high-visibility process redesign and innovation projects; develop, implement, and participate in major initiatives.Represent the units/school within the functional units or school and to external constituencies.

* - Other duties may also be assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated experience in clinical trial financial management.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Master's degree and six years’ relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

User knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.Advanced knowledge of Oracle or other business financial systems.Advanced understanding of financial principles.Advanced oral and written communication skills. Ability to clearly and effectively present information to internal and external audiences, client groups and all levels of management.Strong analytical skills to review and analyze complex financial information.Strong leadership and management skills with previous experience managing people, delegating workload and providing direction/corrections as necessary.Knowledge of property management requirements related to Stanford or non-Stanford title of equipment and fabrications.Demonstrated competency in project management of a high volume of work, some of which is cyclical. If managing sponsored projects, ability to manage post and pre award administration for sponsored projects within his/her unit. Knowledge and fluency of governmental regulations and Cardinal Curriculum level I and II. Knowledge of procurement needs, including sole-sourcing, cost analyses, vendor requirements, and small business reporting. Experience working successfully with PIs, their administrative staff, the office of sponsored research and external sponsors.  Demonstrated success in performing meticulous, high quality and compliant work. Ability to interpret complex research and fiscal policies, assimilate information from a wide range of resources and act like a mentor and resource to others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

Constantly sitting. Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork.Occasionally stand/walk, lift/carry objects weighing 11-20 pounds.Rarely reach/work above shoulder.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Routine extended working hours during peak cycles; travel to school/unit sites across university.

WORK STANDARDS:

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate.

The expected pay range for this position is $187,810 to $212,846 per annum for the Stanford Work Location.

The expected pay range for this position is $155,392 to $197,343 per annum, covering the spread for all regions excluding Stanford Work Location & with remote work arrangement.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form. 

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.