Medical Director, Pediatric Cancer & Hematology

University of Georgia- FACS; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children’s Health System seeks a Medical Director to provide strategic and clinical leadership for its pediatric hematology/oncology programs in South Florida. The role focuses on clinical operations, research direction, academic growth, and program development for children with cancer and blood disorders.

The Medical Director will oversee cancer registry, quality initiatives, staff development, and collaboration with philanthropy and state-funded research to advance precision medicine

Qualifications

• MD/DO with board certification in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
• Florida medical license in good standing
• 8–10 years of clinical leadership in pediatric hematology/oncology

Responsibilities

• Provide medical direction and oversight for all clinical services within the Institute, including hematology, oncology, stem cell and bone marrow transplant, sickle cell disease, and related subspecialty programs.
• Lead clinical operations, research portfolio, and external engagement to advance pediatric cancer care.
• Oversee credentialing, privileging, and ongoing performance evaluation of Institute medical staff.
• Partner with hospital administration to define and execute strategic growth plans and new program development.
• Identify opportunities to grow clinical trial capacity and multidisciplinary care models.
• Represent the Institute publicly with media, philanthropy, and government partners.

Skills

Leadership in healthcare

Strategic planning

Donor engagement

Academic pediatrics

Communication skills

Education

MD/DO with board certification in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Florida medical license in good standing

8–10 years of clinical leadership in pediatrics hematology/oncology

Job description

Nicklaus Children’s Health System seeks a Medical Director to provide strategic and clinical leadership for its pediatric hematology/oncology programs in South Florida. The role focuses on clinical operations, research direction, academic growth, and program development for children with cancer and blood disorders.

The Medical Director will oversee cancer registry, quality initiatives, staff development, and collaboration with philanthropy and state-funded research to advance precision medicine