Adult Sickle Cell Director

AMN Healthcare; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 435,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University seeks a BC/BE Sickle Cell Disease Director to lead the Division of Hematology and Oncology’s sickle cell program in Richmond, directing 15–18 staff and overseeing national research and clinical trials.

The role offers relocation support and a sign-on bonus, with opportunities to train medical students, residents and fellows, and to build extramural partnerships through the NCI-designated Massey Cancer Center.

Qualifications

• BC/BE Sickle Cell Disease Director
• Leadership of a large clinical program
• Experience directing clinical trials

Responsibilities

• Lead one of the top Sickle Cell programs in the United States
• Direct national research initiatives and clinical trials
• Manage a 15–18 staff team in Richmond, VA

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Adult Sickle Cell Director

StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $350000.00 - $435000.00

Virginia Commonwealth University Seeks a Sickle Cell Disease Director | Leadership Opportunity at a Top Sickle Cell Disease Program | Perform National Research | Live and Work in Highly Desirable Richmond, Virginia

Lead one of the top Sickle Cell programs in the United States in beautiful Richmond, Virginia, directing 15–18 staff and advancing innovative clinical trials. Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, seeks a BC/BE Sickle Cell Disease Director. Leverage the NCI-designated Massey Cancer Center with more than 100 clinical trials and build extramural partnerships. Connect with us today to learn more.

Opportunity Highlights

• Become Director of one of the top Sickle Cell programs in the United States
• Advance national research to develop new sickle cell treatments and potential cures
• Lead clinical trials for novel drugs, gene editing, and stem-cell therapies
• Richmond-based leadership role with autonomy to manage a nationally recognized Sickle Cell program
• Receive relocation and sign-on bonus when joining the VCU School of Medicine
• Train medical students, residents, and fellows in clinic and research environments
• Pursue funded research, clinical trials, and national presentations in sickle cell disease
• Obtain academic support for scholarly publications and extramural grant applications
• Access the institutional infrastructure of VCU Massey Cancer Center, an NCI-designated center

Community Information

Virginia's historic capital, Richmond is a thriving community rich in Southern charm and big-city amenities. Centrally located, the city has easy access to Washington, DC, the beach, and the mountains. There's something for everyone, with stunning scenery and a variety of events and activities for families and individuals alike.

• Richmond is a Best Place to Live and a Best Place to Retire (US News)
• CNN ranked Richmond the No. 1 Best Town to Visit in America in 2024
• Exceptional Livability Score from Area Vibes, with A grades for Amenities, Commute, Housing, Health & Safety, and Schools
• Beautiful and friendly neighborhoods with a cost of living and housing prices lower than the national average
• Outstanding entertainment options and some of the top public and private schools in the state
• Thriving arts and culinary scene and excellent outdoor adventures
• Fantastic weather with mild climates throughout the year, allowing you to enjoy an abundance of outdoor recreation
• Convenient access to the mountains, the beach, and Washington, DC

Facility Location

Skyscrapers, antebellum homes and the State Capitol—the old and the new—stand together in graceful compatibility in modern‑day Richmond. A thriving city with a strong sense of history and heritage, filled with tree‑lined streets, quaint brick walkways and intriguing neighborhoods, Richmond offers a warm welcome any time of the year.

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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