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Senior level director of science jobs place experienced professionals in charge of scientific strategy, research program outcomes, and the cross-functional teams that deliver them. Roles are concentrated across Education, Banking & Financial Services, and Food & Beverage, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions, and employers like Mars, Gusto, and Motional hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.
As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.
SUMMARY
Associate Center Director of Physical & Quantitative Science
Moffitt Cancer Center (Moffitt), a stand-alone NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, is seeking a visionary and collaborative leader to serve as the Associate Center Director (ACD) and Division Chief of Physical & Quantitative Science. This newly reimagined, senior academic leadership role will be responsible for driving transformative research innovation in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, mathematical oncology, systems biology, biostatistics, and bioinformatics in oncology. The ACD is responsible for providing strategic vision, scientific leadership, and administrative oversight for the Division across multiple disciplines within the Departments of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics (Bios2), Integrated Mathematical Oncology (IMO), and Machine Learning (ML), as well as one or more future departments in the Division. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and expand Moffitt’s strengths in physical and quantitative science through interdisciplinary research and strategic growth. A primary responsibility of this role will be to foster collaborations across research and clinical faculty and senior administration to build expertise, academic departments, research infrastructure, and team science partnerships that advance innovative approaches to advance cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. This leader will have significant authority and responsibility for the academic and research mission of Moffitt, which has nationally recognized research programs in Clinical, Discovery, Physical & Quantitative, Population, and Translational Sciences. The ACD serves as an institutional leader to advance Moffitt’s singular mission to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.
Position highlights include the following:
- Advance impact and visibility of Moffitt’s Physical & Quantitative Science research at the local, state, national and international levels
- Further strengthen and grow exceptional physical and quantitative science research programs in the Departments of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Integrated Mathematical Oncology, Machine Learning, and one or more new academic departments
- Recruit talented faculty and staff dedicated to physical and quantitative research, leveraging highly competitive faculty recruitment packages
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:
- Have a national/international reputation in cancer-related physical and/or quantitative science research with an exceptional track record of peer reviewed extramural research funding
- Be a thought leader in the fields of physical and/or quantitative science who will anticipate and drive new research directions and opportunities
- Have exceptional leadership and mentorship skills to advance the careers of faculty, trainees, and staff
- Understand and advance catchment area needs through research
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE LEADERSHIP ROLE WILL INCLUDE:
- Administrative and academic leadership: Oversees the Division of Physical & Quantitative Science; as Division Chief, leads Chairs and Division Administration in a productive, collaborative academic research environment
- Scientific leadership: Works with other leaders to advance high impact transdisciplinary research across research and clinical departments and programs; provides guidance to Shared Resources (Cores) aligned with the Division of Physical & Quantitative Science; contributes to CCSG competing and non-competing applications; and mentors Core directors, faculty, trainees, and staff
- Center-wide leadership: Serves as member of the Research Executive Committee, the Research Institute Steering Committee, the Scientific Leadership Committee, and the Leadership Council; represents the Division of Physical & Quantitative Science in oversight and governance venues; ensures the Division of Physical & Quantitative Science develops and sustains robust shared initiatives with the Offices of Community Outreach & Engagement, Research Education & Training, and Research Career Development
- Maintains top tier research programs: Maintains active extramurally funded research programs; publishes original reports in high impact peer-reviewed journals; provides service to professional societies; and contributes to teaching and mentoring of faculty, staff, fellows, and graduate students
CREDENTIALS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES INCLUDE:
- Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, or equivalent) in systems biology, engineering, biomathematics, biostatistics, bioinformatics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, quantitative science, computer science, or a related field
- Senior Member/Professor rank is preferred, along with a history of academic excellence and sustained peer-reviewed extramural funding by NCI or other institutes of NIH
- Previous experience in a Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) leadership role, research program or other specific CCSG role, with experience in developing/reviewing the P30 grant as well as participation in program review
- Track record of successfully working across complex research and clinical environments
To formally apply, visit our internal careers page and apply to req R-78. Please be sure to attach a single PDF or Word file which includes your CV and cover letter. Review of applications will begin immediately.
Questions regarding the opportunity may be directed to Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Heather Jim at Heather.Jim@moffitt.org.
LOCATION
Tampa Bay Area
Moffitt Cancer Center is located in Tampa Florida, a thriving metropolitan city that provides its residents a high quality of life. The Tampa Bay area has become a hub for ground-breaking research, welcoming individuals from around the globe. This diverse city is characterized by a rich culture, year-round activities for all, beautiful beaches, amazing cuisine and more.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Moffitt 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, or protected veteran or disabled status. Moffitt seeks candidates whose skills and personal and professional experience have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
SALARY RANGE
Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.
We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.
INTRODUCTION
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.
As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.
SUMMARY
Associate Center Director of Physical & Quantitative Science
Moffitt Cancer Center (Moffitt), a stand-alone NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, is seeking a visionary and collaborative leader to serve as the Associate Center Director (ACD) and Division Chief of Physical & Quantitative Science. This newly reimagined, senior academic leadership role will be responsible for driving transformative research innovation in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, mathematical oncology, systems biology, biostatistics, and bioinformatics in oncology. The ACD is responsible for providing strategic vision, scientific leadership, and administrative oversight for the Division across multiple disciplines within the Departments of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics (Bios2), Integrated Mathematical Oncology (IMO), and Machine Learning (ML), as well as one or more future departments in the Division. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and expand Moffitt’s strengths in physical and quantitative science through interdisciplinary research and strategic growth. A primary responsibility of this role will be to foster collaborations across research and clinical faculty and senior administration to build expertise, academic departments, research infrastructure, and team science partnerships that advance innovative approaches to advance cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. This leader will have significant authority and responsibility for the academic and research mission of Moffitt, which has nationally recognized research programs in Clinical, Discovery, Physical & Quantitative, Population, and Translational Sciences. The ACD serves as an institutional leader to advance Moffitt’s singular mission to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.
Position highlights include the following:
- Advance impact and visibility of Moffitt’s Physical & Quantitative Science research at the local, state, national and international levels
- Further strengthen and grow exceptional physical and quantitative science research programs in the Departments of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Integrated Mathematical Oncology, Machine Learning, and one or more new academic departments
- Recruit talented faculty and staff dedicated to physical and quantitative research, leveraging highly competitive faculty recruitment packages
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:
- Have a national/international reputation in cancer-related physical and/or quantitative science research with an exceptional track record of peer reviewed extramural research funding
- Be a thought leader in the fields of physical and/or quantitative science who will anticipate and drive new research directions and opportunities
- Have exceptional leadership and mentorship skills to advance the careers of faculty, trainees, and staff
- Understand and advance catchment area needs through research
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE LEADERSHIP ROLE WILL INCLUDE:
- Administrative and academic leadership: Oversees the Division of Physical & Quantitative Science; as Division Chief, leads Chairs and Division Administration in a productive, collaborative academic research environment
- Scientific leadership: Works with other leaders to advance high impact transdisciplinary research across research and clinical departments and programs; provides guidance to Shared Resources (Cores) aligned with the Division of Physical & Quantitative Science; contributes to CCSG competing and non-competing applications; and mentors Core directors, faculty, trainees, and staff
- Center-wide leadership: Serves as member of the Research Executive Committee, the Research Institute Steering Committee, the Scientific Leadership Committee, and the Leadership Council; represents the Division of Physical & Quantitative Science in oversight and governance venues; ensures the Division of Physical & Quantitative Science develops and sustains robust shared initiatives with the Offices of Community Outreach & Engagement, Research Education & Training, and Research Career Development
- Maintains top tier research programs: Maintains active extramurally funded research programs; publishes original reports in high impact peer-reviewed journals; provides service to professional societies; and contributes to teaching and mentoring of faculty, staff, fellows, and graduate students
CREDENTIALS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES INCLUDE:
- Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, or equivalent) in systems biology, engineering, biomathematics, biostatistics, bioinformatics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, quantitative science, computer science, or a related field
- Senior Member/Professor rank is preferred, along with a history of academic excellence and sustained peer-reviewed extramural funding by NCI or other institutes of NIH
- Previous experience in a Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) leadership role, research program or other specific CCSG role, with experience in developing/reviewing the P30 grant as well as participation in program review
- Track record of successfully working across complex research and clinical environments
To formally apply, visit our internal careers page and apply to req R-78. Please be sure to attach a single PDF or Word file which includes your CV and cover letter. Review of applications will begin immediately.
Questions regarding the opportunity may be directed to Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Heather Jim at Heather.Jim@moffitt.org.
LOCATION
Tampa Bay Area
Moffitt Cancer Center is located in Tampa Florida, a thriving metropolitan city that provides its residents a high quality of life. The Tampa Bay area has become a hub for ground-breaking research, welcoming individuals from around the globe. This diverse city is characterized by a rich culture, year-round activities for all, beautiful beaches, amazing cuisine and more.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Moffitt 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, or protected veteran or disabled status. Moffitt seeks candidates whose skills and personal and professional experience have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
SALARY RANGE
Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.
We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.
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Senior Level Director of Science Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level director of science job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have already owned significant scientific programs, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating that you have set research direction, managed cross-functional teams, and translated scientific output into organizational outcomes gives you a clear edge. A record of mentoring scientists and influencing strategy beyond your immediate team signals readiness for a director role at senior level.
Which companies hire senior level director of sciences?
Companies hiring senior level director of sciences right now include Mars, Gusto, and Motional, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate among large pharmaceutical, biotech, technology, and research-driven organizations that have dedicated science functions requiring experienced leadership.
Are there remote senior level director of science jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and employer. About 30% of senior level director of science openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility trends in research and science leadership. Lab-dependent roles are more likely to require on-site presence, while strategy-focused or cross-functional director roles more often accommodate remote arrangements.
What makes a director of science role senior level?
Senior level director of science roles are defined by scope and ownership. You are expected to set the scientific agenda for a program or department, make resource and prioritization decisions independently, and be accountable for outcomes rather than just execution. Mentoring scientists and managers, influencing organizational strategy, and operating across functions without close supervision are the markers that separate senior roles from mid-level ones.
Which industries hire the most senior level director of sciences?
Senior level director of science roles concentrate in Education, Banking & Financial Services, and Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain large internal research programs, face complex regulatory and innovation pressures, and require experienced scientific leaders who can align technical work with broader organizational goals.