Medical Director of Pediatric Immunotherapy

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 131,200 - 344,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Protected time for Medical Director

Startup funds may be provided

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco seeks a Medical Director of Pediatric Immunotherapy to lead the Immunotherapy Program within the Division of Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) in the Department of Pediatrics, spanning San Francisco and Oakland campuses and involving clinical responsibilities, program development, and clinical trials.

The leader will collaborate with hospital leadership to grow the program, advance cellular therapies, and drive investigator-initiated trials across

Qualifications

• Medical degree and license.
• Board eligibility or certification in Pediatrics.
• Board eligibility or certification in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology or Allergy and Immunology.
• Significant experience with CAR-T therapy.
• Experience conducting clinical trials of cellular therapies.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and ongoing management of the Pediatric Immunotherapy Program, including preparing for FACT inspection as part of the broader BMT & Cellular Therapy Program.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to develop a comprehensive growth strategy for the program.
• Work closely with the Cancer Center's Living Therapeutics Initiative to advance investigator-initiated cellular therapy products to clinical trials.
• Work collaboratively within the Division of Pediatric Oncology or Pediatric BMT depending on clinical and research interests.

Skills

CAR-T experience

Clinical trials

Academic leadership

Teaching excellence

Communication skills

Education

MD degree

Medical license

Pediatrics board eligibility

Peds Hem/Onc board eligibility

Allergy & Immunology board eligibility

Job description

Position Description

UCSF School of Medicine and UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals are seeking a highly qualified Medical Director of Pediatric Immunotherapy to lead the Immunotherapy Program within the Division of Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) in the Department of Pediatrics. This leadership role spans both the San Francisco and Oakland campuses and involves clinical responsibilities, strategic program development, and advancing clinical trials.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and ongoing management of the Pediatric Immunotherapy Program, including preparing for FACT inspection as part of the broader BMT & Cellular Therapy Program.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to develop a comprehensive growth strategy for the program.
• Work closely with the Cancer Center's Living Therapeutics Initiative to advance investigator-initiated cellular therapy products to clinical trials.
• Work collaboratively within the Division of Pediatric Oncology or Pediatric BMT depending on clinical and research interests.

Position Benefits

• Protected time dedicated to the Medical Director role.
• Start-up funds may be provided by the divisions as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Medical degree and license.
• Board eligibility or certification in Pediatrics.
• Board eligibility or certification in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology or Allergy and Immunology.
• Significant experience with CAR-T therapy.
• Experience conducting clinical trials of cellular therapies.

Preferred Qualifications

• National reputation for innovative work in clinical trials of cellular therapies.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
• Prior leadership experience in an academic setting.
• Strong interest in a career in academic pediatrics.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage across diverse forums.

Salary

For positions that are 51% effort or more: the posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step. The minimum base salary range is $131,200‑$344,400, with eligibility for additional compensation under the health sciences compensation plan.

For positions that are 50% effort or less: a reasonable estimate is $93,700‑$246,000.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae – must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications such as board eligibility/certification and medical licensure.
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference Requirements

• Three required references (contact information only).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Contact Information

Elliot Stieglitz, M.D.
Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
[e-mail]

Location

San Francisco and/or Oakland, CA