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. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. 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. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

The role principally involves management oversight of the veterinary clinical services program of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch). A key component of this position is to provide veterinary care oversight and direction in association with applicable federal, state, local and institutional laws, policies, guidelines, and procedures governing laboratory animal health and welfare.  This position also serves as a technical resource for research protocol development and implementation.  

Scope of Responsibilities:

Under the general direction of the Attending Veterinarian/ Associate Vice President, Shared Resources,  the Associate Director of Clinical Veterinary Services, Comparative Medicine (Assoc. Director) will provide the appropriate environment to support biomedical research directed towards significant human health issues related to cancer and other diseases conducted at Fred Hutch. The Assoc. Director has oversight and leadership responsibilities for the veterinary clinical services within CM including animal care within the small and large animal facilities.  

The Assoc. Director responsibilities encompass the allocation of available animal resources to ensure appropriate animal acquisition and production, veterinary medicine and surgery, animal behavioral well-being and environmental enrichment, and health and genetics monitoring including biosecurity. Additionally, this position is integral to assuring that the Fred Hutch remains compliant with all applicable regulations, guidelines and policies, and maintenance of AAALAC International accreditation. Participation as a member of the Fred Hutch IACUC is expected. This position is expected to maintain and provide expert guidance regarding care and use of laboratory animals at the Fred Hutch as well as participate in animal care and use collaboration with the University of Washington and other local, national, and international biomedical research enterprises.  

The Associate Director provides direct or delegated oversight of the Fred Hutch veterinary care program. The CM Associate Director works with the Attending Veterinarian, IACUC Chair, IRO staff, CM Husbandry and Operations management staff and other Fred Hutch staff to ensure that CM is providing effective and efficient services to its users.

1. Clinical oversight: Within the Comparative Medicine animal care program assures that the operations of the clinical veterinary service unit run smoothly and effectively in providing clinical care to research animals. 40%
2. Regulatory and Compliance support: Assists in ensuring facility and researcher compliance with PHS/OLAW guidelines, AAALAC-International accreditation requirements, animal welfare regulations and all other applicable federal, state, local/regional regulations regarding animal care and use. Establishes processes, develops and maintains guidelines/policies/standard operating procedures for all activities including animal care, safety, and regulatory compliance and research support activities. Serves as a member on the IACUC with authority and responsibility for activities involving animals that include veterinary consult and protocol review, attending IACUC meetings, facility inspections, program reviews & providing veterinary input. Thoroughly evaluates and reviews submitted animal use protocols and amendments, providing guidance and support to IACUC, principal investigators, and biosafety personnel. 30%
3. Training support: Establishes and maintains a high-level training and competency determination program for animal care and research staff. Effectively create personnel talent through focused career development and performance management. 10%
4. Research Support: Creates strong collaborative relationships with scientists and other research and support staff; advises investigators on the selection of appropriate animal models and the development and budgeting for research projects and protocols involving animals. Actively learns about new methods, models and technology in preclinical research in the field of cancer and related diseases, familiarize investigators and research staff on the new developments in the field and establish service/support structures to deliver those resources. 10%
5. Management: Manages a team that include veterinarian(s), manager(s), supervisors/leads and veterinary technicians. assist the AVP in financial management of the veterinary services program including budget process, rate setting, cost accounting and other financial resources. Works as a strategic leader within comparative medicine, with significant personnel, project, and budget management responsibilities across multiple projects. 10%
6. Essential Role Classification: The Associate Director is classified as essential personnel and, as such, is required to work with a minimal amount of absences and during all Center closures except in the event of a major disaster when access to animal housing and use facilities is prohibited by governmental emergency personnel. Additionally, the Associate Director will be expected to be on-call weekends, holidays, and evenings to provide veterinary care on a rotational basis with other veterinarians in the unit

Required:

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from an AVMA accredited College of Veterinary Medicine or ECFVG Certification and licensed to practice in a state in the United States.
• Diplomate, American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine 
• Advanced training in laboratory animal medicine with minimum 5-6 years’ experience with laboratory animals. 
• Experience in the management and operation of laboratory animal facilities using diverse rodent and large animal species in an academic, governmental, or industrial setting.   
• Demonstrated contributions to the field of laboratory animal research and/or medicine at local and national levels. 
• Demonstrated success working in a collaborative management environment involving multi-disciplinary teams. 
• Demonstrated experience with meeting animal care, housing, and research regulatory requirements.
• Ability to analyze, prioritize and delegate resources while managing

Preferred:

• Licensed to practice Veterinary Medicine in Washington State
• 7+ years of related experience
• USDA accreditation to perform federally mandated duties associated with operation of a laboratory animal research facility. 
• DEA licensure

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement, with exceptions only for approved medical or religious accommodations. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees must, prior to their first day of employment:
Provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 ; OR
Initiate the accommodations process to request a religious or medical accommodation (medical accommodations require a healthcare provider’s certification).

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $144,923 to $241,538 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.??This position may be eligible for relocation assistance. This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).?