Director of Hematologic Malignancies | Midwest

American Society Of Clinical Oncology, Inc.; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 600,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME opportunities

401(k) match

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

The American Society Of Clinical Oncology, Inc. is building a brand-new employed hematology/oncology program in a new cancer center.

You will lead a four-physician hematology group within a 25-physician hem/onc program and dedicate 40% protected time to leadership and clinical research. The role focuses on launching cellular therapy, including BMT and CAR-T, with extensive trial access and an optional academic faculty appointment.

Qualifications

• BE/BC Hematology or Oncology required.
• Background in BMT and cellular therapy; fellowship is a plus, not required.
• Experience with cellular therapy trials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of 4 hematologists within a 25 physician hem/onc program.
• Maintain 40% protected time for leadership and clinical research.
• Launch cellular therapy program including BMT and CAR-T within 2–3 years.
• Focus on malignant hematology with no coagulation program.
• Participate in phase 1–4 trials with access to 500+ trials via national research partnership.
• Coordinate with BMT coordinator, hematology APP and nurse navigator.
• Occasional academic faculty appointment.
• Refer patients; ~80% have an integrated primary care provider.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical trial experience

Cellular therapy knowledge

Education

BE/BC Hematology or Oncology

Job description

A mission-driven, integrated health system is building a brand-new employed oncology program in a new $250M cancer center, fueled by major philanthropic investment and a collaboration with a large university medical school system. We are seeking a hematologist to lead a new Hematologic Malignancies group and help launch a cellular therapy program, including BMT and CAR-T.

The Opportunity:

• Lead a group of 4 hematologists within a 25 physician hem/onc program
• 40% protected time for leadership and clinical research
• Cellular therapy launch within 2 to 3 years with consulting support, FACT accreditation to follow
• Malignant hematology focus with no coag program
• Phase 1 to 4 trials and access to 500+ trials through a national research partnership
• BMT coordinator, hematology APP and hematology nurse navigator support
• Optional academic faculty appointment
• Immediate referrals: about 80% of cancer patients have a system-employed primary care provider

Ideal Candidate:

• BE/BC Hematology or Oncology
• Background in BMT and cellular therapy; BMT fellowship a plus, not required
• Clinical trial experience, especially cellular therapy trials, preferred

Compensation & Benefits:

• $600K to $650K base + $60K sign-on + wRVU production bonus
• Occurrence-based malpractice, paid relocation, CME, 401(k) match and PSLF eligibility

About the Community:

• A Midwest metro of 400K, an easy drive to two major cities, with an international airport, top-rated schools, a low cost of living and 15 to 20 minute commutes.