The coordinator supports the CCTI’s Director and Clinical Director, and Early Drug Development Center (EDDC) Director. The primary functions of this role include calendar management for center leadership, partnership portfolio management, and support for center initiatives. This role will enable the coordination of communication between the center and external partner organizations; scheduling necessary meetings and site-visits when applicable. 

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

• Provider support  

  • Provide Administrative Support and calendar management  
  • Manage travel, travel reimbursement, expense reports and other expense reporting 
  • Prepare research documents, presentations, research letters, and other non-clinical administrative tasks 

  Center Support 

  • ETCTN Program/UM1 grant: Coordinate meetings, and assist with compiling data and formatting documents 
  • Organization of overall clinical trial portfolio files 
  • Creation and maintenance of CCTI trial portfolio newsletter 
  • Manage center meetings and SIV coordination  
  • Execute department wide newsletter.  
  • Serve as liaison between CCTI and affiliate faculty enabling engagement/interaction across divisions and centers 
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• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:  

  • Strong critical thinking skills 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills 
  • Strong organization skills and ability to establish priorities 
  • Advanced skills within Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
  • Ability to initiate and/or draft reports, correspondence and other administrative documents 
  • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing 
  • Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare spreadsheets and reports 
  • Ability to create, compose, re-format and edit written materials 
  • Ability to operate independently with established guidelines for the majority of duties 

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Management, or related field 
• 4 years of administrative experience; preferably in a healthcare, pharmaceutical or biotech office setting

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong.  As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff.  Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.