Manager Transplant & Cell Therapy

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Novant Health in Winston-Salem is seeking a Manager Transplant & Cellular Therapy to oversee HCT and cellular therapy operations on-site at the Cancer Hematology Clinic.

This role partners with TCT Leadership, directs teams including apheresis, lab, pharmacy, and nursing, ensures quality and accreditation readiness (FACT), and drives improvements while mentoring staff across two locations.

Qualifications

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelor’s Degree, required. Health-Related Field or Nursing.
• Experience: 3 years of demonstrated leadership in Transplantation & Cellular Therapy, REQUIRED.
• Licensure/Certification: RN or Certification in Leadership, preferred.
• Ability to work with management teams and physicians; interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a two-location program.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of program operations, quality assurance, and process improvement for Hematopoietic Cell Transplant (HCT) and Cellular Therapy.
• Collaborate with TCT Leadership Team with counterparts across the Novant Health system.
• Lead initiatives and mentor teams to improve workflows and outcomes across two locations.
• Manage the TCT Coordinator and Cellular Therapy and Apheresis Teams, reporting to TCT Team and Quality Management.
• Liaise with FACT accreditation manager to align practices with FACT standards and inspections.
• Oversee audits/inspections for FACT, CIBMTR, and CAR T team processes.
• Evaluate department services to drive continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Culture and program knowledge

Lifelong learner

Education

Bachelor's degree

Health-related field or nursing

Tools

RN licensure

Leadership certification

Job description

What We Offer

Join Our Team as a Manager Transplant & Cell Therapy at Novant Health

Position: Manager Transplant & Cell Therapy

Location: Cancer Hematology Clinic, Winston-Salem NC

Employment Type: Full Time, 40 hours per week, 8am-5pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight of program operations, quality assurance, and process improvement activities for Hematopoietic Cell Transplant (HCT) and Cellular Therapy Department.
• Collaborate with the TCT Leadership Team with the position’s counterparts across the Novant Health system.
• This leadership position collaborates with supportive multidisciplinary teams and all aspects of TCT service lines including: apheresis, cell processing lab, providers, pharmacy, nursing, and inpatient/outpatient clinical units.
• The TCT Manager leads program initiatives to achieve TCT Program and organizational objectives by coaching and mentoring team members to be more effective and to understand program methodology and workflows.
• The TCT Manager is directly responsible for the TCT Coordinator and Cellular Therapy and Apheresis Teams. This position is accountable to the TCT Team and its Quality Management Program.
• The TCT Manager liaises with the TCT Program Quality Accreditation Manager to align program practices with the standards of the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT).
• The TCT Manager assumes responsibility to manage site-specific FACT accreditation readiness. Facilitates audits/inspections for FACT, CIBMTR, and Immune Effector Cell manufacturers.
• Evaluates and analyzes the effectiveness of department services and quality improvement activities and initiate and/or provide oversight of new and ongoing programs/projects related to clinical and service process improvement ensuring compliance with internal as well as external regulatory reporting agencies and.

Qualifications:

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelor’s Degree, required. Heath-Related Field or Nursing.
• Experience: 3 years of demonstrated leadership in Transplantation & Cellular Therapy, REQUIRED.
• Licensure/Certification: RN or Certification in Leadership, preferred.
• Additional Skills (required):
  • Ability to complete generic or department specific competencies.
  • Ability to work with management teams and physicians; demonstrate interpersonal skills and communication skills.
  • Able to work independently without close supervision.
  • Demonstration of high energy and flexibility to accommodate one program's interest in two locations through partnership and mutuality.
  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills with attention to fine detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Desire to be vested in the culture and nuisances of the TCT Program.
  • Desire to learn and master basic fundamentals of TCT and be a lifelong learner of ongoing advancements and improvement in TCT practice.
  • Must maintain a cooperative and positive attitude.
• Additional Skills (preferred):
  • Knowledge of HCT and cellular therapy processes, including mobilization, apheresis, conditioning regimens, HCT/cellular product infusion, pre and post TCT patient care, chimeric antigen receptor T- cell (CAR T) therapies and complications, Center for International Blood & Marrow Research (CIBMTR) reporting, and standards of the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) preferred.
  • Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and attentiveness to detail. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment. Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to closely follow established procedures. Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. Experience and/or knowledge of chemotherapy, mobilization, apheresis, and transplantation and cellular therapy treatment plans. Understanding of patient safety vein-to-vein, chain of custody/identity workflows. Advanced knowledge of FACT safety principles, methods, and procedures and Center for International Blood & Marrow Research (CIBMTR) reporting. Knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulations, guidelines, and standards for the provision of HCT and Cellular Therapy services.

Why Novant Health?

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
  • Employee wellness programs
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.

What We're Looking For

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelor’s Degree, required. Heath-Related Field or Nursing.
• Experience: 3 years of demonstrated leadership in Transplantation & Cellular Therapy, required.
• Licensure/Certification: RN or Certification in Leadership, preferred.
• Additional Skills (required):
  • Ability to complete generic or department specific competencies.
  • Ability to work with management teams and physicians; demonstrate interpersonal skills and communication skills.
  • Able to work independently without close supervision.
  • Demonstration of high energy and flexibility to accommodate one program's interest in two locations through partnership and mutuality.
  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills with attention to fine detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Desire to be vested in the culture and nuisances of the TCT Program.
  • Desire to learn and master basic fundamentals of TCT and be a lifelong learner of ongoing advancements and improvement in TCT practice.
  • Must maintain a cooperative and positive attitude.
• Additional Skills (preferred):
  • Knowledge of HCT and cellular therapy processes, including mobilization, apheresis, conditioning regimens, HCT/cellular product infusion, pre and post TCT patient care, chimeric antigen receptor T- cell (CAR T) therapies and complications, Center for International Blood & Marrow Research (CIBMTR) reporting, and standards of the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) preferred.
  • Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and attentiveness to detail. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment. Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to closely follow established procedures. Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. Experience and/or knowledge of chemotherapy, mobilization, apheresis, and transplantation and cellular therapy treatment plans. Understanding of patient safety vein-to-vein, chain of custody/identity workflows. Advanced knowledge of FACT safety principles, methods, and procedures and Center for International Blood & Marrow Research (CIBMTR) reporting. Knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulations, guidelines, and standards for the provision of HCT and Cellular Therapy services.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.