Hematology & Cellular Therapies Leader | Phase 1 & 2 Trials | Central IL

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO); Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Research compensation

wRVU production bonus

4 weeks vacation

CME allowance

Paid relocation

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Regional Health System in Illinois is launching a Cellular Therapies & Hematologic Malignancies Division and seeks an experienced Hematologist to lead it. The role includes building a 4-person hematology group, guiding the division through FACT accreditation, and leading Phase 1/2 trials with access to a broad trials network.

The position offers protected time for clinical and administrative duties, potential academic appointment, and visa options (H1B/O1).

Qualifications

• Experienced hematologist to lead the new Cellular Therapies & Hematologic Malignancies Division.
• Ability to build and mentor a team of 4 hematologists.
• Guide the division through FACT accreditation; explore cellular therapies expansion.
• Access to 500+ trials via the system's research partnership.
• H1B and O1 visa options considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead the division as its own service line and build a group of 4 hematologists.
• Oversee FACT accreditation process and potential expansion into cellular therapies.
• Manage clinical and administrative time allocation as described: 3 clinical days + 2 admin days, or 60% clinical with trials day.
• Drive participation in Phase 1 & 2 trials with access to broad trials via the research partnership.
• Coordinate with the organization’s research nurses, regulatory and data teams.

Skills

Hematology

Leadership

Clinical trials

FACT accreditation

Academic partnerships

Job description

This award-winning regional non-profit health system is launching a groundbreaking 25-oncologist/hematology program, fueled by billion-dollar philanthropic investment and a collaboration with the University of Illinois system. They are now building a Cellular Therapies & Hematologic Malignancies Division and seeking an experienced Hematologist to lead it.

The Highlights

• Lead the new division as its own service line and build a group of 4 hematologists
• Guide the division through FACT accreditation, with optional expansion into cellular therapies
• Protected time: 3 clinical and 2 admin days, or 60% clinical with 1 day for trials and 1 for admin
• Key role in Phase 1 & 2 trials, with access to 500+ trials through the system's research partnership
• Research nurses handle about 90% of research work, backed by regulatory and data teams
• Optional academic appointment, basic science lab access, and partnership with the University of Illinois system, the largest medical school in the US
• Dedicated inpatient oncology unit and oncology hospitalist
• H1B and O1 visas considered

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base + Generous Sign-On + Research compensation + wRVU production bonus
• 4 weeks vacation, 6 holidays, and 480 hours of sick time annually
• Qualifies for Federal Student Loan Program
• Health benefits, retirement, paid relocation, and CME allowance

About the Community

• This vibrant community with a population of 1.7 mil is consistently ranked in the top 150 best metro areas to live in the US, offering affordability and a high quality of life. Perfectly positioned between St. Louis & Chicago for those quick getaways
• Theaters, galleries, NCAA Division I sports, and excellent public and private schools
• International airport, two universities, and a beautiful riverfront