Director - SCI Strategic Communications and Program Development

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive professional experience in Oncology and in Academic Medical Centers.
• MBA, MPH or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• Ability to manage internal and external relationships; preparing, justifying and presenting strategic plans, business cases and budgets; and measuring the impact of different strategies and programs.
• Ability to effectively develop strong cross-functional partnerships, evidenced by a track record of teamwork and collegiality leading cross-functional teams and building relationships outside and beyond the role.
• Demonstrated success as an inspirational leader who has successfully motivated staff and non-reporting teams to achieve and sustain excellence. The individual must have strong interpersonal skills to develop alliances with internal and external groups. S/he must be comfortable dealing effectively, diplomatically, honestly, and sensitively with all levels of leadership and staff.
• Demonstrated history of proactively seeking out new and creative ways to advance an organization’s strategic objectives; ability to think progressively and innovatively, and challenge status quo thinking.
• Ability to see patterns or connections between situations that are not obviously related.
• Ability to manage multiple strategic projects simultaneously and prioritize the allocation of staff and resources accordingly; ability to identify critical success factors in different business situations and projects.
• Strong enterprise-wide vision, seeing the big picture, recognizing critical details and dealing with ambiguity.
• Demonstrated history of personal integrity, accountability and follow through.
• Excellent computer skills and expert knowledge of PowerPoint and web content management systems is preferred.
• Current or past Stanford experience desired.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree and ten years of relevant experience; or a combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Proven ability to achieve an organization's vision, values and programs through communications and marketing initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging integrated marketing strategies to achieve goals.
• Strong marketing management skills and the ability to persuade and influence decision-makers across all levels of an organization.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and leadership skills.
• Proven people manager, with the ability to motivate, grow and train staff across functions.
• Prior experience in planning and managing department budget.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience presenting to senior managers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Compensation:

The expected pay range for this position is $192,934 to $219,560 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanfordʼs extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.