AVP Radiation Oncology

				Overview:

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

Reporting to Fred Hutch Chief Clinical Operations Officer (CCOO), the Associate Vice President (AVP), Radiation Oncology will partner closely with the Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology and Vice Chair of Radiation Oncology for Clinical Affairs to lead clinical, research, and administrative radiation oncology operations at Fred Hutch owned sites of practice, and is responsible for strategic planning and execution of the vision for growth and development of the Integrated Radiation Oncology Program at Fred Hutch and the University of Washington (UW) Medicine. This role has a close partnership and dotted line reporting relationship to the Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology at UW Medicine.

The AVP, Radiation Oncology will be accountable for working in partnership with key stakeholders and leading the development of a unified strategy and supporting governance model across a complex, geographically dispersed group of locations and including multiple organizational entities to ensure alignment, collaboration and consistent implementation of operations and patient experience across facilities. Within an enterprise that treats approximately 4000 patients annually with advanced treatment modalities including proton therapy, neutron therapy, gamma knife and advanced X-ray technology, this leader will co-develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of each area, ensuring appropriate resource utilization and rationalization of service offerings, consistent patient experience and the highest quality care and outcomes, with a focus on accessibility. This leader will co-create and lead an enterprise-wide growth strategy for Radiation Oncology clinical programs, oversee clinical service initiatives, financial performance, patient experience, provider and staff engagement, and clinical research and quality. The AVP will ensure clinical service plans are coordinated with the Department of Radiation Oncology strategic plans through ongoing alignment and direction from faculty leadership.

The AVP, Radiation Oncology will work closely with the Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology and other senior leaders at Fred Hutch and UW Medicine to develop and grow the radiation oncology research program including providing administrative leadership support to the scientific division on grant funded research and academic activities (faculty recruitment, post-doc program, seminar series, etc.) that support the strategic vision/plan in Precision Radiation Oncology across the research pillars (theranostics, adaptive radiotherapy, radiation and immune modulation, symptom science, AI/informatics, global oncology).

This position will be 1.0FTE/full-time, Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm with some variability. 

Responsibilities:

Clinical & Administrative Leadership

* Provides administrative leadership of the Radiation Oncology enterprise including Fred Hutch's Radiation Oncology Program as well as the Integrated Radiation Oncology Program with UW Medicine. Includes oversight of clinical, financial, staffing, equipment and facilities for Radiation Oncology in Fred Hutch owned locations and integration and alignment for UW Medical Center-based operations.
* Ensures operational excellence for advanced treatment modalities including proton therapy and neutron therapy, optimizing equipment utilization, patient scheduling, and clinical workflows specific to these specialized services. Oversees equipment lifecycle management, capital planning, and regulatory compliance for radiation therapy systems.
* Leads operational implementation for Radiation Oncology care access and experience, patient flow and upstream/downstream care management and strategic partnerships and ensures development and consistent delivery of patient care and an operating system across locations.
* Partners with the scientific division leadership and Department Chair/SVP to the academic activities of the scientific division, including faculty recruitment, seminar series, pilot grant program. The AVP will be responsible for developing and submitting the annual budget for the Division in partnership with the SVP and Chair.
* Accountable for continuous quality improvement and ensuring greater standardization of care processes in partnership with Radiation Oncology physician leadership and improving accessibility/ patient care experience across Radiation Oncology at all sites.
* Works effectively with system shared clinical services and the Department of Radiation Oncology to assure effective deployment of services in each location.
* Responsible for P&L for Fred Hutch owned Radiation Oncology sites. Monitors and improves financial and service results. Effectively connects operations to funds flow models and revenue cycle processes to improve affordability and financial results. Advises the Chair regarding capital budget and budget strategies for sites and prioritizes capital expenditures within budget constraints.
* Develops and uses standard metrics and dashboards and makes those visible across the enterprise to create common understanding of current financial and operational state. Creates and implements action plans to achieve desired outcomes for financial and operational improvement.

Research & Academic Mission Support

* Works collaboratively with SVP/Chair to integrate research activities into clinical operations, ensuring appropriate resource allocation and space planning for research programs. Supports faculty recruitment efforts aligned with research and clinical growth strategies.
* Partners with the SVP/Chair, scientific leadership, and VP of Clinical Research to enhance patient access to clinical trials.
* Partners with the central clinical trials office, Clinical Research Support (CRS), to ensure operational support for the clinical research portfolio including multi-institutional research collaborations and cooperative group trials.
* Supports the faculty-led development of the Radiation Oncology research portfolio and department; and seeks to expand patient access to clinical trials through operational excellence and strategic planning.
* Responsible for the administrative activities of the Radiation Oncology Division, including faculty recruitment, seminar series, and faculty affairs; responsible for developing administrative needs as the scientific division grows.

Strategic Planning & Growth

* Serves key leadership role in ongoing Radiation Oncology enterprise strategic planning and leads eventual plan implementation. Contributes to development of strategic direction and vision for Radiation Oncology delivery with enterprise-wide strategic direction/vision; se
			

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