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

Job Summary

Aga Khan University is seeking a highly visionary and innovative individual for the position of Associate Director of the AKU Cancer Center with co-responsibility for the Clinical Research Unit (CRU). Reporting to the Director of the AKU Cancer Center, you will lead the strategic planning and administrative operations of the center's mission. This leadership role will be pivotal in advancing the Cancer Center's goals while ensuring a robust clinical trials program, a platform of peer-reviewed grants, and alignment with institutional objectives.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Support the development and execution of the Cancer Center's strategic plan; identify and integrate trends in cancer research and clinical trials into initiatives; facilitate research partnerships; oversee stakeholder engagement with faculty, staff, patients, and external partners; and engage pharmaceutical partners to advance clinical trial activities
• Administrative Leadership: Oversee Cancer Center operations alongside the Director to ensure efficiency; mentor administrative staff, fostering excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Program Development and Implementation: Support the creation and evaluation of new programs in cancer research, clinical trials, and prevention, ensuring they meet established goals
• Clinical Research Unit (CRU) Leadership: Provide strategic leadership for the CRU core facility; engage pharmaceutical sponsors to enhance clinical trial acquisition; collaborate with stakeholders to meet research needs; implement policies promoting ethics, quality, and compliance
• Strategy Execution: Translate strategic plans into actionable initiatives and measurable outcomes

Location

Nairobi, Kenya