System Director- Cancer ICCE Strategic Initiatives

Job Description SummaryThe OpportunityThe Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Hollings Cancer Center seeks a highly organized and collaborative professional to serve as the System Director of Strategic Initiatives within the Cancer Integrated Center of Clinical Excellence (ICCE). This pivotal role supports the successful execution of MUSC’s System Cancer Strategic Plan, with a focus on statewide initiative coordination, regional cancer center development, access expansion, and preparation for NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center designation in 2028.Reporting to the System Administrative Officer of the Cancer ICCE, and working in close partnership with the Executive Director of Cancer System Integration, the System Director of Strategic Initiatives will serve as a central point of coordination for project planning, milestone tracking, and alignment of efforts across Hollings leadership, site-based teams, academic departments, and ICCE partners.The System Director, Strategic Initiatives will also serve as a key liaison to the MUSC Health Strategy Office, working collaboratively with the System Executive Director of Strategy to align cancer initiatives with the broader enterprise portfolio. The role includes other strategic projects that support operational readiness for upcoming milestones—including the launch of new regional cancer centers and the opening of MUSC’s new one-stop-shop cancer hospital in April 2030.EntityMedical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-Type​RegularCost CenterCC004408 SYS - ICCE - CancerPay Rate TypeSalaryPay GradeHealth-35Scheduled Weekly Hours40Work ShiftJob DescriptionAbout MUSC Hollings Cancer CenterMUSC Hollings Cancer Center is South Carolina’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center and serves as the clinical, academic, and research nucleus of a rapidly expanding statewide cancer program. Anchored in Charleston, Hollings is driving a bold vision to transform cancer care delivery across the state—through deep integration of academic excellence, regional access, and operational consistency across the MUSC Health system.The cancer enterprise is experiencing unprecedented growth. New multidisciplinary cancer centers are opening in Florence, Nexton, and Indian Land, with additional community-based cancer services expanding in Bluffton and Clements Ferry. These investments are designed to bring subspecialty oncology services closer to home for patients while maintaining the high standards of academic-quality care. In Charleston, plans are well underway for a new, state-of-the-art, one-stop-shop cancer hospital that will open in April 2030—consolidating inpatient, outpatient, imaging, procedural, and support services into a single, purpose-built environment to deliver fully coordinated care.Hollings is home to more than 120 cancer-focused physicians and researchers and offers more than 200 active clinical trials, including cooperative group, investigator-initiated, and industry-sponsored studies. As MUSC accelerates toward its goal of achieving NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center designation by 2028, Hollings is investing in systems-level integration, tumor site–specific growth strategies, and the expansion of regional access across its network of academic and community sites.With a clear strategic plan, strong institutional commitment, and statewide footprint, MUSC Hollings Cancer Center is poised to deliver on its promise of advancing health and eliminating cancer disparities across South Carolina and beyond. Additional Job DescriptionPosition SummaryThe Cancer ICCE System Director of Strategic Initiatives plays a key role in the delivery of MUSC’s cancer vision—driving disciplined execution of strategic priorities through collaborative planning, workstream oversight, and enterprise alignment.Acting as a central point of coordination across campuses and functions, the System Director will lead tracking and operational follow-through for the System Cancer Strategic Plan, serve as the primary liaison to the MUSC Health Strategy Office, and oversee strategic program implementation across the cancer service line.This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, systems-minded leader who brings clarity and structure to complex initiatives, and who thrives on supporting forward momentum across a wide network of contributors and stakeholders.Ideal for a detail-oriented, systems-focused leader, this position is designed for someone who excels in coordinating complex initiatives, enabling progress across teams, and ensuring consistency and transparency behind the scenes.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Project Management (35%)Lead the development, execution, and performance tracking of strategic initiatives across the cancer service line.Support implementation of enterprise priorities such as new cancer center launches, the cancer hospital build-out, service expansion, and access optimization efforts.Coordinate multidisciplinary workgroups, facilitate decision-making, and monitor deliverables against timelines and goals.Escalate risks, barriers, or interdependencies that may impact progress, and propose mitigation strategies.Collaborate with Executive Director of Cancer Service Line Integration, site and ICCE leaders to support readiness planning for service launches, space transitions, and regional program rollouts.Provide structure and documentation for pilots, phased rollouts, and post-implementation assessments.Serve as a convener and translator between project owners, clinical leads, and operational teams to maintain alignment and accountability.Strategic Planning & Initiative Execution (30%)Support the development of the cancer service line’s annual strategic work plan in collaboration with leadership.Track and report on progress toward strategic milestones, KPIs, and deliverables, ensuring transparency across stakeholders.Partner with Finance, Analytics, and Operations teams to align data, resource, and budget planning with