Associate Director, Leukemia/Lymphoma Program-Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics Divisi[...]

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 418,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California is seeking a Clinical Investigator for the Associate Director role in their Leukemia/Lymphoma Program. This position involves leadership in clinical activities, trial development, and patient care within one of the largest pediatric hematology-oncology programs in the western U.S., with strong institutional support and a focus on clinical innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as Assistant Professor in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology.
• Desire to lead in clinical trial development.
• Experience in hematologic malignancies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leadership of clinical and research activities in pediatric hematologic malignancies.
• Partner with Program Director for oversight of clinical trials, patient care.
• Advance a leading clinical research program.

Skills

Clinical Trials

Patient Care

Leadership

Research

Education

M.D. or equivalent in Medical Field

Board Certification in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Job description

Associate Director, Leukemia/Lymphoma Program-Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics Division of Hematology and Oncology-CHLA

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The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.

The Cancer and Blood Disease Institute (CBDI) at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and the Division of Hematology-Oncology within the Department of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California (USC) are recruiting a Clinical Investigator specializing in hematologic malignancies to serve as Associate Director of the Leukemia/Lymphoma Program. This individual will assist in the leadership of clinical and clinical research activities in pediatric hematologic malignancies. They will be expected to partner with the Leukemia/Lymphoma Program Director in program oversight, and to provide patient care, develop and lead clinical trials, and further advance a leading clinical research program. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years as an Assistant Professor in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology with a focus in hematologic malignancies and the desire to become a leader in clinical trial development. The position includes membership of the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and an academic appointment through USC Keck School of Medicine at the level of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, appropriate to training and experience.

The Leukemia/Lymphoma Program at CHLA is one of the largest in the nation and sees approximately 120 new patients each year. The Program has robust clinical, translational, and basic science research infrastructure, and CHLA is the headquarters for The Therapeutic Advances in Childhood Leukemia/Lymphoma (TACL) Consortium. Some other Program highlights include comprehensive genomic characterization, bench-to-bedside investigations of novel agents, and field-leading cellular therapies. The Program has close partnership with the CBDI’s Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Program, which performs 80-100 transplants and 20-40 CAR T-cell therapies annually. The CBDI has a cell processing laboratory and cGMP facility, and is accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) and the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP).

The CBDI is the largest and top-ranked pediatric hematology-oncology program in the western U.S. The U.S. News & World Report ranked CHLA #8 and the CBDI #14 in the nation in 2022-23. The CBDI has a large clinical trials operation that supports programs in hematology, oncology, and transplantation/cellular therapy. CBDI investigators conduct extensive bench-to-bedside research. Research funding in FY22 totaled $54 million with $9 million in new awards. The CBDI hosts an ACGME-accredited pediatric hematology-oncology fellowship training program and 1-year advanced subspecialty fellowships in Transplantation/Cellular Therapy, AYA Oncology, Neuro-Oncology, and Coagulation.

Strong administrative, clinical, research and financial support will be provided, including staff, infrastructure, endowments, and institutional resources. CHLA and USC are equal opportunity, affirmative action employers. The CBDI greatly values diversity and is committed to building a vibrant and culturally diverse community of faculty that reflects the patients and families we serve. Individuals from underrepresented groups in medicine are especially encouraged to apply.

The annual base salary range for this position is $116,505-$417,709. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

For inquiries, please contact:

Alan S. Wayne, M.D.

Director, Cancer and Blood Disease Institute

Head, Division of Hematology-Oncology

Vice Chair, Department of Pediatrics

Alfred E. Mann Family Foundation Chair in Cancer Research

Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Associate Director, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine

Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Higher Education

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