Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Are you a transformative health care professional that excels in stakeholder engagement and program development? Cancer Care Alberta (CCA) has an exciting opportunity for a passionate leader to help build and guide our innovative Provincial Cellular Therapy Program (PCTP). In this new role, the Lead Provincial Cellular Therapy (LPCT) will possess a unique combination of healthcare, research, applied research and/or program leadership experience and expertise. Collaborative skills will be essential as you bridge research, clinical, government, philanthropic and private sector stakeholders who are driven to make a difference in treatment outcomes for people diagnosed with cancer or non-malignant conditions. Importantly, this role will develop, implement and continuously improve the PCTP roadmap ensuring it aligns and is consistent with CCA strategies. In 2021, Alberta established the first CAR T-cell program west of Ontario to offer CAR T-cell therapy for patients with hematologic malignancies. The province now has 3 supported CAR T-cell programs, offering therapies for both pediatric and adult populations with high-risk hematologic malignancies. In parallel, researchers in several of Alberta's academic institutions are working to discover new cellular therapies with the goal of moving them from bench to bedside via clinical trials, biomanufacturing and potentially commercialization. You will help coordinate these activities ensuring that Alberta is moving towards a shared vision of bringing cutting edge treatments to patients as soon as possible. The LPCT will work closely with medical and scientific leadership/experts to expand and innovate services toward a broader range of malignant and non-malignant cell therapies as well as outpatient delivery to meet increasing demand.
Description:
Reporting to the Senior Program Lead for CCA, the LPCT is a key member of the CCA leadership team that is accountable for the development, implementation and evaluation of the roadmap and action plan for the Provincial Cellular Therapy program. The LCPT will collaborate closely with the Medical and Scientific Director for Cell Therapy and provide oversight and guidance across areas of research, discovery, innovation, biomanufacturing and care delivery. This progressive role will also collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders that include but are not limited to Alberta Health, the Alberta Cancer Foundation, University of Alberta, University of Calgary, Cancer Research Institute of Northern Alberta, Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute, Riddell Centre for Cancer Immunotherapy, National IEC Therapy Consensus Advisory Committee, numerous philanthropic organizations and more. The development and evaluation of KPI's for continuous improvement and a commitment to improved patient outcomes will be essential. The major accountability will span the areas of Strategic Leadership, Quality Clinical Care & Coordination, Partnerships and stakeholder development, Implementation of Best Practice and Evidence Based Decision Making, Financial Management as well as Research and Analysis. Please note the LPCT is a grant funded role with a high likelihood of renewal and/or operationalization due to the significant growth forecasted in this program. The LPCT will be a flexible, remote-hybrid role that can be located anywhere in Alberta but may require some occasional travel to Edmonton and Calgary sites to promote operational objectives and build effective relations with academic and other stakeholders.

Acute Care Alberta:

N

Primary Care Alberta:

N

Recovery Alberta:

N

Classification:

Program Lead

Union:

Exempt

Unit and Program:

Cancer Care Alberta

Primary Location:

Seventh Street Plaza

Location Details:

Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp F/T Benefits

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

04-JUN-2025

Date Available:

16-JUN-2025

Temporary End Date:

25-JUN-2027

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

2

Shifts per cycle:

10

Shift Pattern:

Days

Days Off:

Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary:

$44.17

Maximum Salary:

$75.70

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

A Degree in Healthcare, Immunology or related specializations. Healthcare or Research Leadership experience in planning, coordination, implementation, reporting as well as monitoring and evaluation.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Expertise communicating and networking with a range of audiences and stakeholders both verbally and written (executive, research, healthcare operations, ministries, private business etc.). Leadership skills, including demonstrated ability and comfort with decision making responsibilities. Commitment and experience in building teams towards a common purpose, utilizing change management principles through collaborative practice. Proven ability to foster partnerships and to achieve organizational goals within a large, diverse organization and an ability to build solid, effective relationships with public agencies, philanthropic organizations, committees and other key stakeholders. Successful record of achievement as a leader, including extensive experience in directing and using influence to guide large groups of people who have a diverse range of functions. Knowledge, practical experience and success in the application of conflict resolution strategies business planning, modeling concepts, and program management theories, principles and practices. Effective communicator both written and verbal with strong organizational skills, client focused orientation and commitment to providing long term quality services. Experience managing change and creating/facilitating innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues (project/programs). Ability to continually analyze effectiveness of strategies as well as implement quality and process improvements.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Healthcare, Administration, Business or related disciplines. Direct Experience in Cancer Care and/or Cancer research. Oncology program leadership experience. Experience with Cellular Therapy programs. Experience creating and implementing strategic healthcare or research program roadmaps and evaluation processes. Certifications and/or training in project management, change management, PROSCI, Leadership or related.