Hartford HealthCare invites applications from qualified researchers for the position of Director of Research Integration, Cancer Delivery and Disparities Research.
The Director of Research Integration, Cancer Care Delivery and Disparities Research is responsible for the development, coordination, and conduct of Cancer Care Delivery and Disparities Research (CCDDR) for the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute. CCDDR focuses on the quality and cost- effectiveness of cancer care, patient-oriented outcomes, and identifying and eliminating barriers to care; especially related to racial/ethnic/socioeconomic disparities and social determinants of health. The CCDDR research program is part of the overall Cancer Research Program. This important role reports to the Medical Director of Cancer Care Delivery and Disparities Research at the Cancer Institute.
The preferred candidate will be a visionary leader looking to expand a dynamic non-therapeutic research initiative focused on integrating care across the cancer service line. The Director will lead innovation, foster collaboration, and drive strategic growth; combining clinical excellence with cutting-edge research to improve patient outcomes and enhance the program's impact. This is a great opportunity for someone eager to build a research program and be part of a team dedicated to transforming the future of cancer care.
About the Cancer Institute:
The mission of the Cancer Institute is to deliver a single standard of coordinated cancer care that respects patient values, is scalable and sustainable in a value-based health economy, and contributes generalizable solutions to national healthcare challenges in oncology. The institute’s activities span oncologic patient care, post-graduate medical education, and research across Connecticut. Annually they see 7,000 analytic cancer cases representative of the state population with about 20% comprising vulnerable populations where health inequities are barriers to care. The communities they serve range from urban to suburban to rural. As a healthcare system that treats one-third of the state population, HHC provides an ideal setting to study population health.
Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a PhD, DrPH or other doctoral degree in health economics, behavioral medicine, social sciences, public health, health services, nursing, or other related field.
Other desired qualifications are as follows:
• Demonstrated commitment to and prior experience in conducting cancer delivery and/or disparities research, leadership experience and evidence of financial accountability for externally funded research programs.
• Prior experience conducting research in a hospital, health care system or university setting.
• Prior experience in creating cross institutional, multi-site cancer care delivery and disparities research highly preferred.
• Prior experience in mentoring trainees and junior faculty in their research pursuits highly preferred.
The Academic Health Practice of Korn Ferry is assisting with this important search. If you are interested in learning more, please email your CV and letter of interest, or nominations of qualified candidates, to:
Amber Gornik
Managing Associate, Academic Health Practice 215-656-5354
Amber.Gornik@kornferry.com
Hartford HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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Location: Hartford, CT
Posted: Oct. 15, 2024, 7:39 a.m.
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