Brian C. Springer

About Brian C. Springer

I proudly lead Moffitt Cancer Center’s research operations and strategy and the diversely talented teams that deliver innovation and elevate the quality of these services to faculty, staff, patients, families, and the community. As vice president of research administration, I have developed and facilitated strategic plans to foster paradigm, policy, and practice-changing science, and to maintain a prominent market presence as a top NCI-designated cancer center. I have accomplished significant results by directing improvements to the grant funding application process and implementing automation and technologies to produce favorable outcomes. One of my greatest assets as an executive leader is cultivating highly talented administration and operations teams consisting of passionate employees who embrace and achieve corporate goals. Leading the development of new ideas, deploying cutting-edge technology, and forming new strategic collaborations have delivered cost savings and higher-quality care to thousands of new and existing patients served by the top cancer centers with which I have worked throughout my career. I maintain a strong network of experts nationwide through active board involvement. In 2021, I was honored to be recognized as a 50 Hoops Legend for my contributions to this nonprofit organization. I earned a master of health administration with a focus in finance from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Created the structure to scale the grant application delivery process to enable the essential continuation of cancer research. Developed many complex multi-project, multi-investigator and training research grants, including those with a community focus. Fostering and promoting a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, attracting high-caliber talent in faculty and team member roles, exceeding employee retention expectations, and supporting succession planning strategy. Exemplary executive profile with strong network presence among leading cancer center research organizations nationwide, and proven servant leader with 13 active advisory board seats.AREAS OF EXPERTISEStrategic Planning & Execution | Operational Excellence | Resource Allocation | Technology, Automation, & Systems | Team Leadership | Hiring, Training, & Development | Executive Communication | Budget & Financial Management | Performance Management | Advisory Board Member | Executive Sponsor | Community Involvement

Experience

1. Vice President and Associate Center Director Research Administration

   Moffitt Cancer Center

   Sep 2013 — Present · H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL, US

   I provide leadership and strategic direction focused on achieving growth and expansion goals to enable world-class cancer research. LEADERSHIP/STRATEGIC PLANNINGLed operations seamlessly during disruption due to sudden departure of CEO/president and center director.Contributed to developing new research strategic plan to reinvigorate direction working with new center director and leadership teams, resulting in highest-ever peer review ratings.Reimagined organizational structure through development and implementation of new faculty track, new division, and unique incentive structures.RESEARCH DEVELOPMENTCreated structure to scale grant application delivery process. Supported application function enabling essential continuation of cancer research.Achieved $93.9M in extramural grant revenue for research,>$12M ahead of prior year.Completed 2 CCSG renewal cycles with best score to date (2021).STRATEGIC INITIATIVES / PROCESS IMPROVEMENTSEnhanced operating efficiency by moving 200 staff off site and utilizing hybrid work models, significantly improving EBIDA.Implemented ORIEN Scientific Review Committee. Cited in national meetings as proof of concept and approved in CCSG review.Led organization’s adaptation to acute COVID-19 related challenges, delivering project outcomes 3x faster.Oversaw technology implementations, including shared resource process development, chemical inventory improvement, electronic laboratory notebooks, virtual patient visits for trials, Florence electronic signature, and new billing process to meet compliance requirements.PEOPLE/CULTURE INITIATIVESFostered teamwork and enthusiasm by achieving tier 1 engagement survey results for first time in 8 years.Expanded clinical research continuing education and training program, doubling number of FTEs YOY to 220.Promoted professional development as Generation M project mentor for past 6 years with 5th mentee enrolling in public health graduate program.

Education

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  MHA, Finance

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  BA, Radio, TV, and Communications