BMT Cellular Therapy - Program Manager

HonorHealth; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking a responsible professional for the Cancer Transplant Institute, focusing on FACT and NMDP accreditation, regulatory reporting, and quality improvement. The role crosses multiple departments and supports program leaders with performance measures and process control.

The position emphasizes cross-organizational compliance, data-driven improvement, and training to maintain high standards in hematopoietic cellular therapy and transplant services.

Qualifications

• Strong emphasis on blood pathology knowledge for bone marrow transplant program.
• Experience with laboratory testing and blood chemistry.
• Regulatory reporting and accreditation standards awareness (FACT, NMDP).

Responsibilities

• Ensure cross-organizational compliance with FACT accreditation standards and re-accreditation readiness.
• Interpret and implement regulatory requirements for cellular therapy programs.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and monitor KPIs for the Cancer Transplant Institute.
• Coordinate education, audits, and performance analyses related to cellular therapy processes.

Skills

blood pathology knowledge

blood chemistry

Education

Bachelors MT, CLS, MSOA, RN

Masters MT, CLS, MSOA, RN

Job description

Primary City/State: Shea Medical Office Building - 10460 N 92nd St Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Category: Compliance

Shift: Day

Department: BMT Administration

• Monday - Friday; 8:00am to 4:30pm

• Located at N. 92nd St & E. Shea Blvd

• Hybrid role

• Must meet minimum requirements

• Strong emphasis on blood pathology knowledge for bone marrow transplant program

• Skills in blood chemistry and laboratory testing

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At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most - caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY

Works under the direction of the Program Medical Director. Maintains current knowledge of FACT (Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy), and NMDP (National Marrow Donor Program) Accreditation standards including Federal and State Regulatory reporting and licensing requirements for cellular therapy programs including Hematopoietic Cell Transplant and Immune Effector Cells. Also acts as a change agent to lead, facilitate and support the improvement of clinical and service quality for the Cancer Transplant Institute. Scope of responsibility crosses multiple Departments. Includes consultation for program leaders and staff, development of performance measures, education, root cause analysis, statistical process control and use of quality improvement tools. Acts as facilitator for achievement of key Quality Initiatives and objectives which are integral to the success of the Cancer Transplant Institute.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assumes responsibility to assure cross-organizational compliance with Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) accreditation standards and preparation for re-accreditation surveys and other regulatory requirements.
• Reviews, interprets, and assesses the application of all new, and revised regulations, standards, guidelines, etc. from regulatory and accrediting agencies for the Hematopoietic Cell Program including Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapies.
• Facilitates preparation, review, approval, and implementation of Quality Management program policy and procedures ensuring they are compliant with FACT Standards and all applicable state and government laws and regulations.
• Completes error/accident/event investigations, tracking, reporting, and follow-up as applicable. Completes procedural validation audits and review of all equipment, process, and system validation activities applicable to hematopoietic cellular therapy.
• Attends ongoing education and training related to the field of cellular therapy and quality management in accordance with FACT Standards and all applicable state and government laws and regulations.
• Develops and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) and performs outcome analyses.

EDUCATION

• Bachelors MT, CLS, MSOA, RN Required
• Masters MT, CLS, MSOA, RN Preferred

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years, Clinical Hematology/Hematopoietic Cellular Therapy, Transfusion medicine service, or solid organ transplant Required
• 5 years, Clinical Hematology/Hematopoietic Cellular Therapy, Transfusion medicine service, or solid organ transplant Preferred

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• MT or CLS or RN or MSOA Required

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