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

Jackson Physician Search; Illinois; On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On bonus

Research compensation

CME allowance

Paid relocation

Health benefits

Job summary

Jackson Physician Search is recruiting on behalf of a major nonprofit health system in Illinois to lead a new Cellular Therapies & Hematologic Malignancies Division. The role will build a 4-hematology group and oversee clinical, research, and academic activities.

Offering protected time for clinical and admin duties, opportunities for trial leadership (Phase 1 & 2) and access to 500+ trials through a comprehensive research partnership, plus generous benefits including sign-on, relocation, CME

Responsibilities

• Lead the new Cellular Therapies & Hematologic Malignancies Division and build a 4-physician hematology group.
• Guide the division through FACT accreditation, with potential expansion into cellular therapies.
• Balance clinical, trials, and administrative duties with protected time (3 clinical and 2 admin days)
• Lead Phase 1 & 2 trials with access to 500+ trials through the system's research partnership.
• Collaborate with research nurses, regulatory and data teams to support trial activities.

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