Head of Cellular Therapy & Translational Medicine Network

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah invites applications for the Director of Cellular Therapy, a leadership role within Hematology. The candidate will guide strategic growth of cellular therapy programs across Huntsman Cancer Institute and University of Utah Health, aligning discovery, manufacturing, and clinical care.

We seek an MD or MD/PhD with proven expertise in cellular therapy, capable of building a network, advancing innovative therapies, and mentoring the next generation of investigators.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD
• Board certification or eligibility in Hematology/Oncology
• Demonstrated expertise in cellular therapy, including clinical or translational research
• Eligibility for faculty appointment at the University of Utah School of Medicine
• Experience with hematopoietic cell transplantation and cellular therapy clinical programs
• Experience leading or developing cellular therapy networks or programs
• Expertise in cell processing, manufacturing, and regulatory frameworks
• Track record of clinical trial development and extramural funding
• Strong record of academic leadership, mentorship, and collaborative research

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for cellular therapy programs across Huntsman Cancer Institute and University of Utah Health.
• Build and lead a cellular therapy network across the institution to expand patient access to advanced therapies.
• Collaborate with leaders of the Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, CTRM , and clinical investigators to develop and implement new cellular therapy programs.
• Oversee development and translation of novel cellular therapy products, including investigator-initiated therapies.
• Work closely with CTRM leadership to support cell processing, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with investigators to design and implement innovative cellular therapy clinical trials.
• Support grant development, collaborative research initiatives, and extramural funding opportunities.
• Foster multidisciplinary collaborations among clinical, translational, and laboratory investigators.
• Mentor faculty, trainees, and fellows involved in cellular therapy research and clinical programs.
• Contribute to national leadership and visibility in the field of cellular therapy.

Skills

MD/PhD

Hematology/Oncology board eligibility

Cellular therapy expertise

Faculty appointment eligibility

Hematopoietic cell transplantation

Leadership in cellular therapy

Cell processing & manufacturing

Clinical trial development

Academic leadership & mentorship

Job description

The University of Utah invites applications for the Director of Cellular Therapy, a leadership role within Hematology. The candidate will guide strategic growth of cellular therapy programs across Huntsman Cancer Institute and University of Utah Health, aligning discovery, manufacturing, and clinical care.

We seek an MD or MD/PhD with proven expertise in cellular therapy, capable of building a network, advancing innovative therapies, and mentoring the next generation of investigators.