Medical Director, Hematology, Hematologic Malignancies & Cellular Therapy

World Oncology Network; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 575,000 - 673,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation assistance

CME support

Malpractice coverage

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a visionary Medical Director of Hematology, Hematologic Malignancies & Cellular Therapy to lead a high-impact program within a mission-driven, nationally recognized health system. This leadership role focuses on advancing cellular therapies, CAR-T, and transplant services, while building a premier regional destination program.

Lead strategic development, clinical excellence, research expansion, and multidisciplinary integration across the system, with a strong emphasis

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Hematology/Oncology.
• Fellowship-trained with hematologic malignancies.
• Two years of cellular therapy, transplant, and/or early-phase clinical trials.
• Five years in medical practice with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year strategic vision for hematology and cellular therapy services.
• Provide medical oversight of CAR-T and stem cell transplant programs.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives, outcomes tracking, and performance excellence.
• Drive regulatory readiness and accreditation (FACT, Joint Commission).
• Expand research programs and clinical trial participation.
• Strengthen regional referral networks and program visibility.
• Lead hematologic malignancy tumor boards and complex case reviews; strengthen care transitions across inpatient and ambulatory settings.

Skills

Leadership leadership

Clinical research

Program development

Mentoring teams

Quality improvement

Strategic vision

Regulatory readiness

Education

Doctorate (MD)

Job description

Overview

Lead the Future of Hematologic Cancer Care

OSF HealthCare is seeking a visionary Medical Director of Hematology, Hematologic Malignancies & Cellular Therapy to lead and expand a comprehensive, high-impact program within a mission-driven, nationally recognized health system.

This is a rare leadership opportunity to shape the future of advanced hematologic care—including cellular therapies, CAR-T, and transplant services—while building a premier regional destination program.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Be a Builder & Innovator
Lead the strategic development and expansion of a growing hematologic malignancy and cellular therapy program, including immune effector cell therapies and transplant services.

Drive Clinical Excellence
Champion high-quality, evidence-based care while advancing outcomes, quality metrics, and multidisciplinary integration across the system.

Shape a Destination Program
Play a key role in achieving the first FACT accreditation in downstate Illinois and elevating OSF’s position as a regional leader in hematologic cancer care.

Advance Research & Innovation
Expand clinical trials, collaborate with industry and cooperative groups, and foster a culture of academic and translational research.

Lead & Mentor
Recruit, develop, and inspire a high-performing team of physicians and advanced practice providers while building a collaborative, patient-centered culture.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute a multi-year strategic vision for hematology and cellular therapy services
• Provide medical oversight of CAR-T and stem cell transplant programs
• Lead quality improvement initiatives, outcomes tracking, and performance excellence
• Drive regulatory readiness and accreditation (FACT, Joint Commission)
• Expand research programs and clinical trial participation
• Strengthen regional referral networks and program visibility
• Lead hematologic malignancy tumor boards and complex case reviews. Strengthen care transitions across inpatient and ambulatory settings.

Who We’re Looking For

• Board-certified in Hematology/Oncology
• Fellowship-trained with expertise in hematologic malignancies
• BMT (Bone Marrow Transplantation) fellowship trained preferred
• Proven leadership experience (Program Director, Section Chief, or similar)
• Two years’ experience with cellular therapy, transplant, and/or early-phase clinical trials
• Strong background in clinical research, quality improvement, and program development
• Passion for building programs, mentoring teams, and advancing patient care

Benefits & Compensation

OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:

• Generous paid time off from Day One!
• Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
• Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
• Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
• CME time and dollars
• Signing bonus
• Concierge relocation services
• Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
• Paid occurrence based malpractice
• Residency/Training Stipend
• Student Loan repayment and counseling
• Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
• Full time, clinical base salary pay range for this position: $575,000-$673,000. Additional compensation for the clinical director role will apply.
• Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Doctorate Experience: Five years in medical practice. Licensure/ Certification: Physician Licensed to practice Medicine in current state and/or states covered by the clinic or telehealth practice. Board certified or board eligible in the appropriate specialty(ies). Other Skills/ Knowledge: Strong understanding of business practice analysis and reporting mechanisms with demonstrated ability to verbalize how the business portion impacts the clinical portion of the program’s activities. Analytical skills necessary in order to develop and implement new services, evaluate performance, systems and/or procedures, determine needs for capital equipment and personnel. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to teach, coach and mentor the team to strive towards providing patient care aligned to the preferences, goals, and needs of the patients served. Strong Communication skills and ability to engage with those with those on the team to foster a positive culture in the workplace as well as engage with those in the community. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: N/A Experience: Two years healthcare administrative experience in-order-to understand division services and market conditions, healthcare system standards and policies, government and accreditation agency requirements, and to effectively direct and plan the development of services. Licensure/ Certification: N/A Other Skills/ Knowledge: N/A

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.