Endowed Director of Cellular Immunotherapy and Bone Marrow Transplant | Pediatric Oncology

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative health system is seeking a dynamic leader for its Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Division. This role offers a unique opportunity to expand a cutting-edge cellular therapy program and spearhead gene therapy initiatives. The successful candidate will integrate research with high-quality clinical care and mentor a growing team of professionals. With a strong commitment to advancing pediatric cancer treatments, this position promises to make a significant impact in the field. If you are passionate about transforming pediatric oncology through research and collaboration, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Malpractice Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

CME Allowance

Wellness Benefits

Tuition Discount for Employees

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pediatric hematology/oncology.
• Strong background in cancer research and funding acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical care and research in cellular therapies.
• Lead initiatives for gene therapy in pediatric conditions.

Skills

BC/BE in Pediatrics

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Cancer Research

Extramural Funding Acquisition

Education

MD or M.D./Ph.D

Job description

Endowed Director of Cellular Immunotherapy and Bone Marrow Transplant

Pediatric Oncology

Penn State Children’s Hospital is recruiting a physician or physician-scientist leader for the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology in Cellular Therapies and Bone Marrow Transplant. This role includes oversight of clinical care, research, and program development within the domains of allogeneic and autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, CAR-T cell therapy, and emerging cell-based therapies.

A primary focus of the role will be the expansion of a novel cellular therapy program, including the development and clinical translation of novel vaccine and cellular immunotherapies targeting pediatric solid tumors. The director will also spearhead gene therapy initiatives for non-malignant hematologic conditions, particularly sickle cell disease, ensuring integration of translational research with compassionate, high-quality clinical care. The successful candidate will foster collaborations across basic science, translational research, and clinical trial infrastructure, and mentor a growing team of physicians and scientists in this rapidly advancing field.

This is a non-tenure track position at the Associate to Full Professor academic rank, commensurate with the applicant’s experience and accomplishments.

What we’re seeking:

• BC/BE in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
• MD or M.D./Ph.D
• Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
• Established track record in cancer research and ability to obtain extramural funding.

About us:

• Newly endowed Cellular and Immunotherapy Research Program in Pediatric Oncology within the Division. This Program is supported by a substantial endowment from the Four Diamonds Fund of the PSU College of Medicine, part of a >$100 M endowment supporting the Four Diamonds Pediatric Cancer Research Center.
• The mission of the Pediatric Oncology Cellular and Immunotherapy Research Program is to study immune regulation and develop new cellular and immune mediated therapies to better understand and design novel therapies for pediatric cancers.
• A wide range of model systems and experimental approaches are of interest and strong collaborations between basic and clinical research and clinical research trials are encouraged.
• The Division is an active member of COG, POETIC, and the lead organization for the Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium.
• The Division has an accredited Pediatric Heme/Onc fellowship program
• The Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology has 15 full-time Pediatric Hematologists/Oncologists and 12 Ph.D. faculty.
• Over 100 new oncology patients are seen annually, and there are programs in pediatric stem cell transplantation, experimental therapeutics, neuro-oncology, AYA oncology, and survivorship.
• The Four Diamonds Pediatric Cancer Research Program consists of NIH-funded basic and translational research in childhood malignancies including leukemia, solid tumors, and brain tumors.
• Research is supported by the Penn State Cancer Institute, the Penn State Institute for Personalized Medicine, an NIH-funded CTSI, and Pediatric Clinical Trials Office. Basic core, translational, and clinical facilities provide an excellent environment for research.

What we’re offering:

• Highly competitive compensation package with guaranteed salary
• Generous benefits, including relocation assistance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and malpractice Insurance.
• Vacation time, paid parental and medical leave.
• CME allowance and time
• Peloton discount, on-site fitness centers, and other wellness benefits
• Penn State University tuition discount for employees and dependents

Interested candidates , please contact Patty Shipton, CPRP, Senior Physician Recruiter, at [e-mail] .

Community

• The area offers excellent public schools with many ranking in the top 100 in the state.
• Central PA offers vibrant urban areas surrounded by small town rural/suburban communities which affords exceptional cultural opportunities including the Harrisburg Symphony, museums, farmers markets and fine dining.
• For the outdoor enthusiast, we have ample opportunities for hiking - Appalachian Trail and many other trails, biking, boating/rowing - Susquehanna River, skiing, and hunting - surrounded by state game lands.
• Located within a short train ride or drive to New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Baltimore.

About Penn State Health:

Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties in central Pennsylvania. It employs more than 16,500 people system wide.

The system includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center , Penn State Children’s Hospital , and Penn State Cancer Institute based in Hershey, PA.; Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, PA.; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA.; and more than 2,300 physicians and direct care providers at more than 125 medical office locations. Additionally, the system jointly operates various health care providers, including Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital , Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center, Hershey Endoscopy Center, Horizon Home Healthcare and Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute .

In December 2017, Penn State Health partnered with Highmark Health to facilitate creation of a value-based, community care network in the region.

Penn State Health shares an integrated strategic plan and operations with Penn State College of Medicine , the University’s medical school. With campuses in State College and Hershey, PA, the College of Medicine boasts a portfolio of more than $100 million in funded research and more than 1,700 students and trainees in medicine, nursing, other health professions and biomedical research.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.