Closing date: November 9, 2027
Title: Director of Network Development, Statewide Clinical Trials & Cancer Care
Employee Type: Unclassified Staff
Department: M/S-Administration
Campus Location: MEDICAL SCHOOL - ADMINISTRATION
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Director of Network Development serves as the principal strategic partner to the Associate Cancer Director for Intercampus Programs who is also in charge of Louisiana Statewide Clinical Trials & Cancer Care Network (also the Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology), in building a statewide clinical trials network and coordinated cancer care system for Louisiana. The role designs, launches, and sustains two interlocking systems: a Statewide Clinical Trials Platform and Exchange Network that gives every participating site a common pathway to open, refer into, and enroll on cancer trials originating from Louisiana; and a Statewide Cancer Care Network that links academic, community, rural, and safety-net providers into a coordinated system of care, so that where a Louisiana citizen lives does not determine the quality of cancer treatment they receive.
The Director translates the State Director's vision into governance, infrastructure, partnerships, and measurable results. The position operates in a dyad with the State Director, carries authority to convene and negotiate with member institutions, and works in close alignment with the Cancer Center's Clinical Trials Office, the Gulf South NCORP, affiliate and community sites, the state tumor registry, and state health leadership.
The position is strategic and focuses on planning and execution: it sets direction, designs the systems, secures the partnerships and funding, and oversees implementation. Day-to-day operation of trials and supervision of research staff remain with the Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office, the Gulf South NCORP, and the member institutions. This is a builder's role. It suits a nurse leader with a record of building multi-institutional networks from the ground up, deep clinical trial operations expertise, and the credibility to bring physicians, administrators, and community partners to the table.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education: BSN or RN
Certifications or Licenses Required: Valid license to practice nursing in Louisiana
Number of years required to perform the job: 10
Type of experience required to perform the job: Relevant professional-level experience, including progressive experience in oncology clinical research operations, healthcare program leadership, or network administration, including at least five years in a leadership role.
Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and sustaining multi-institutional programs or networks, with responsibility for governance, agreements, and multi-site staff. Working knowledge of federal research regulations, Good Clinical Practice, NCI cooperative group and NCORP structures, and clinical trial management systems.
Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans - Benefits
Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits
