Chief of Hematology and the Blood and Marrow Transplantation (BMT) and Cellular Immunotherapy P[...]

LRES Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 159,000 - 986,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief of Hematology and the Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program in Chicago. This pivotal role involves leading a renowned program that excels in hematology research and cellular therapy. The Chief will oversee clinical, research, and procedural activities, ensuring high-quality patient care and innovative treatment options. The position offers a competitive compensation package, ample laboratory space, and the opportunity to shape the future of hematology and transplantation. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in patient care and research in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Malpractice Insurance

CME Days and Allowance

Relocation Expense Reimbursement

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• BE/BC required with experience in hematology and blood and marrow transplantation.
• Strong leadership skills and clinical research experience are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative leadership for the BMT and Cellular Immunotherapy Program.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to align with organizational strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Research

Transplantation Techniques

Cellular Therapy

Collaboration

Education

Board Eligible/Board Certified

Job description

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Chief of Hematology and the Blood and Marrow Transplantation (BMT) and Cellular Immunotherapy Program - Loyola University, Chicago

Position Details

The Division of Hematology-Oncology at Loyola Medicine is seeking a physician leader at an Associate or Professor ranking for the Coleman Endowed Chief of Hematology and the Blood and Marrow Transplantation (BMT) and Cellular Immunotherapy Program.

The BMT Program at Loyola Medicine has long been a leader in Hematology research and therapy within the Chicagoland area and nationally with longstanding excellence of its Cellular Therapy and BMT Programs. Loyola University is a BMT-CTN core center as part of the Oregon Health and Science University consortium, and is actively involved in the development and implementation of BMT-CTN clinical trials and has been a leader of SWOG malignant Hematology and BMT studies for the past 35 years.

The BMT Program performs over 120 adult transplants per year and an increasing number of CAR-T treatments in its dedicated inpatient and outpatient space to care for patients with its multidisciplinary team of physicians, APPs, social workers, nurse coordinators, and financial counselors. The BMT Program runs the outpatient High Dose Unit with 12 day hospital beds that afford it the ability to provide day long complex treatments including outpatient transplants on a 365 day basis.

The Loyola Medicine BMT Program was the first in the state of IL to perform CAR-T and continues to be a leader in this field as the only center capable of producing CAR-Ts in-house with its cGMP core lab. The BMT Program is fully accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) and the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP). The center routinely performs allografts from matched related, matched unrelated, and haploidentical transplants and has been a leader in cord blood transplantation for the past twenty years.

The Chief of Hematology and Director of the Cellular Immunotherapy and BMT Program will provide administrative leadership, management, and quality program supervision for the clinical, research, and procedural activities of this Section of the Division of Hematology-Oncology. The Chief will collaborate with leadership across multiple disciplines and departments at Loyola Medicine to execute a cohesive organizational strategy that aligns with the mission and strategic plan of Loyola Medicine. An attractive package is being offered to include ample laboratory space, start-up funding, and support staff for a translational Hematology/Cellular Therapy/Transplant research program with the ability to hire junior faculty will be provided to the candidate.

The Chief reports to the Division Chief of the Section of Hematology-Oncology and will work closely with the Cancer Center Director and Chair of Medicine.

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago’s western suburbs. The three-hospital system includes Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, MacNeal Hospital, as well as convenient locations offering primary care, specialty care, and immediate care services from more than 1,500 physicians throughout Cook, Will and DuPage counties. Loyola is a 547-licensed-bed hospital in Maywood that includes the William G. and Mary A. Ryan Center for Heart & Vascular Medicine, the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, a Level 1 trauma center, Illinois’s largest burn center, a certified comprehensive stroke center, and a children’s hospital. Having delivered compassionate care for over 50 years, Loyola also trains the next generation of caregivers through its academic affiliation with Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine and Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing.

For more information, visit loyolamedicine.org.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience: BE/BC

Salary Range

This opportunity offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• Competitive starting compensation between $159,000 – $985,945
• Salary Based on Academic Rank and Experience
• Excellent Benefits: Trinity Health Benefits Summary
• Paid Time Off Days
• Paid malpractice, including post-employment tail coverage
• Relocation Expense Reimbursement (in accordance with IRS guidelines)
• CME Days and Allowance
• Additional Benefits from LUC or VA (if applicable)

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested candidates should email cover letter and CV to Saja Ihmoud, Physician Recruitment Office, at [e-mail] as well as apply online at www.careers.luc.edu and www.LoyolaMedicine.org.

Loyola is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer/educator and is committed to a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.