Operations Director, TDAAC

Benefits At a Glance

• Continuing education for undergraduate and graduate tuition for a maximum of 6 credits per semester;
• Professional development opportunities encouraged and offered for employees as part of annual career development, e.g. certifications, seminars, courses, annual conferences, mentorship;
• 28 Vacation Days, 12+ State Holidays, and 4 Days to volunteer;
• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Benefits to meet the needs of employees and their eligible family members from the Commonwealth of Virginia as well as optional FSA;
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) and other retirement saving options;
• Parental and Caregiver Leave, Short Term Disability (STD), Disability Insurance, Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.

Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center

Mission: To reduce the state cancer burden for all Virginians by addressing the confluence between biological, social, and policy drivers through high-impact, cutting-edge research; person-centered care across the continuum, from prevention through survivorship; community integration; and training the next generation of community-centric researchers and healthcare professionals

Vision: To be a premier community-focused cancer center leading the nation in cancer health equity research and ensuring optimal health outcomes for all

Position Primary Purpose and General Responsibilities

As a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Massey’s mission is to reduce the cancer burden through high-impact, cutting-edge clinical research. Massey is seeking an experienced Operations Director for its Tissue and Data Acquisition and Analysis Core (TDAAC) Shared Resource. This key leadership role will work closely with TDAAC’s Scientific Co-Directors to ensure the integrity, compliance, and efficiency of biospecimen collection, processing, storage, and distribution to support cutting-edge cancer research and precision medicine initiatives. TDAAC’s Operations Director will:

• Strategic Leadership: Engage Massey investigators regularly to ensure the services offered by TDAAC meet the needs of its users and forecast the need for future services. Develop and implement best practices for TDAAC operations consistent with industry standards and best practices while ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local requirements;
• Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure adherence to IRB protocols, HIPAA regulations, CAP/CLIA standards, and other regulatory requirements governing biobanking and biospecimen handling;
• Sample Management: Oversee biospecimen processing, storage, retrieval, and annotation while maintaining high standards of quality and integrity;
• Data and Informatics Integration: Collaborate with VCU IT, VCU Health IT, honest brokers, and bioinformatics teams to implement and maintain robust laboratory information management system (LIMS) to ensure seamless integration with clinical and research workflows;
• Collaboration and Outreach: Facilitate partnerships with internal and external researchers, ensuring efficient biospecimen access and supporting multidisciplinary cancer research;
• Financial and Resource Management: Develop and manage operational budget and optimize biobank sustainability through strategic financial planning;
• Training and Supervision: Lead and mentor staff, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement;
• Innovation and Advancement: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in biobanking, implementing cutting-edge strategies to enhance efficiency and utilization.