MATTHEW HUESSER

West Deptford NJ | (856) 215-7920 | matthewhuesser@comcast.net

Summary

Vice President with 20+ years of experience leading strategy, operations, research administration, and organizational growth across academic healthcare, consulting, public sector, and nonprofit settings. Built enterprise planning functions, expanded clinical research capacity, improved operational performance, and led cross-functional teams through large-scale transformation. Strong background in strategic planning, oncology administration, stakeholder engagement, budgeting, data governance, research compliance, and performance improvement.

Skills

·     Strategic Planning

·     Operational Leadership

·     Healthcare Administration

·     Cancer Center Operations

·     Clinical Research Administration

·     Data Science Strategy

·     Business Transformation

·     Stakeholder Engagement

·     Cross-Functional Leadership

·     Budget Management

·     KPI Development

·     Process Improvement

·     Change Management

·     Research Compliance

·     Grant and Funding Strategy

·     Partnership Development

Experience

CEO                                                                                                                                                                                                                01/2013 to Current

Fairway Strategies LLC

• Advised healthcare, nonprofit, and mission-driven organizations on strategic planning, operating models, market positioning, and growth priorities, supporting more than 15 client initiatives across planning, communications, and execution
• Built multi-year strategic roadmaps, performance scorecards, and governance structures that improved decision speed and aligned leadership teams around measurable priorities
• Developed executive briefing materials, board presentations, and stakeholder communication plans used to guide capital planning, organizational change, and partnership discussions
• Led client projects from assessment through implementation, improving process clarity, accountability, and cross-functional coordination while maintaining a 90%+ repeat or referral engagement rate

Vice President, Strategic Planning                                                                                                                                                                  01/2026 to 04/2026

Poloniex

• Supported enterprise strategy execution by translating market signals and operating priorities into planning frameworks, initiative pipelines, and executive decision materials
• Established structured planning cycles, business review cadences, and prioritization criteria used by senior leaders to assess risk, sequence initiatives, and allocate resources
• Produced board-level and executive communications that improved visibility into strategic objectives, dependencies, and execution progress across business functions
• Coordinated region-based planning inputs and cross-functional operating discussions, reducing planning gaps and improving alignment across leadership stakeholders

Vice President, Cancer Center                                                                                                                                                                         01/2019 to 01/2024

Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center

• Directed strategic and operational initiatives for a major academic cancer center, aligning clinical, research, and administrative functions in support of growth, access, and quality goals
• Led expansion of clinical trial infrastructure and research operations, contributing to a 30% increase in trial capacity and broader patient access to investigational therapies
• Built the Office of Data Science and advanced enterprise data use for performance tracking, operational decisions, and research support across multiple departments
• Helped lead the center to NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center status in 2023, strengthening institutional positioning, research visibility, and external credibility

Cancer Research Administrator                                                                                                                                                                         01/2015 to 01/2019

Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center

• Rebuilt the Clinical Research Office and launched the SKCC Biorepository, improving study startup, specimen management, and operational support for oncology research programs
• Managed multi-site clinical trials, regulatory workflows, budgets, and sponsor coordination, improving study cycle time by 20% and strengthening audit readiness
• Streamlined grant submission and research administration processes, reducing internal turnaround time by 25% and improving support for principal investigators
• Implemented data management and reporting controls that increased data accuracy, improved compliance, and supported stronger research performance monitoring

International Account Director                                                                                                                                                                                01/2017 to 05/2017

Synergy Medical Education, DDB Worldwide

• Managed international healthcare accounts and coordinated campaign execution across regional teams, improving delivery consistency and client communication
• Directed cross-border project workflows for medical education initiatives, reducing turnaround time by 15% through clearer timelines and role accountability
• Strengthened client retention by leading contract discussions, resolving delivery issues, and aligning business needs with account strategy
• Standardized reporting and operating processes across account teams, improving forecast accuracy and team productivity on global programs

State Tax Commissioner                                                                                                                                                                                   01/2008 to 06/2012

State of New Jersey, Gloucester County Board of Taxation

• Oversaw tax case review, taxpayer matters, and board decisions to support equitable, timely resolution of county tax issues
• Improved processing efficiency by modernizing workflow steps and reducing service delays for taxpayers, attorneys, and business stakeholders
• Supported policy interpretation and public guidance efforts that increased compliance and improved clarity around tax procedures and requirements
• Worked with government stakeholders on tax administration issues, strengthening consistency in decision-making and public accountability

Executive Director                                                                                                                                                                                           09/2006 to 08/2010

Gloucester County D.E.C.

• Led day-to-day operations, strategic planning, and stakeholder relations for a county-level organization during a period of restructuring and growth
• Secured multi-year stakeholder support and raised more than $3 million in funding in 2008 to sustain programming and long-term operations
• Launched community-based initiatives that expanded organizational reach, increased participation, and strengthened local engagement
• Formed governance committees and operating structures that improved collaboration, clarified responsibilities, and remained in use beyond tenure

Education and Training

Doctorate,

GPA: 4.0                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2021

Wilmington University                                                                                                                                        

Master's Degree,

GPA: 4.0                                                                                                                                                                                                                           2017

Wilmington University

Bachelor's Degree, Political Science                                                                                                                                                                            2008

Rowan University

GPA: 4.0

Certifications & Licenses

AI Certification,                                                                                                                                                                                                           2026
Blockchain Specialization Certification,                                                                                                                                                                2026
Certified Neurology and Neurodiversity Coach,                                                                                                                                                   2025
Lean Six Sigma Healthcare Black Belt Professional,                                                                                                                                         2013
IAAO Taxation,                                                                                                                                                                                                          2012

Board and Volunteer Leadership

Treasurer, Patient Action for Cancer Research
President, West Deptford Free Public Library Board
Executive Board, American Cancer Society Coaches vs Cancer, Philadelphia
Foster Family, Puppies and More Rescue, 75 dogs fostered since 2013
Communications Director, West Deptford Storm Organization