Multiple Myeloma Hematologist

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 210,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah invites applications for a faculty position in the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The role centers on clinical trial development and patient accrual for plasma cell dyscrasias.

The ideal candidate will lead a collaborative program, supervise a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored trials across multiple diseases including

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board certification in Hematology or Oncology; Utah license eligibility.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience focused on plasma cell dyscrasias.
• Experience leading investigator-initiated trials and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical trial development and patient accrual for plasma cell dyscrasias.
• Supervise multi-disciplinary clinical staff including APCs, pharmacists, and coordinators.
• Practice primarily at Huntsman Cancer Institute and University of Utah Hospital.

Skills

Clinical trials

Hematology/Oncology

Plasma cell disorders

Academic medicine

Education

MD or DO

Job description

The Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies at the University of Utah and the Huntsman Cancer Institute is seeking to recruit a faculty member at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, DOQ, to be an integral member of the Plasma Cell Dyscrasia Program primarily focused on clinical trial development and accrual of patients with multiple myeloma. The candidate should have a superb clinical skill set with extensive experience treating patients with plasma cell dyscrasias including smoldering myeloma, multiple myeloma, amyloidosis, and Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, have a strong track record of clinical trial participation as a principal investigator, and have experience writing and leading investigator-initiated trials with novel therapeutic approaches. The ideal candidate will be expected to be highly collaborative and boost the already strong clinical Plasma Cell Dyscrasia Program with a variety of research projects with high potential for clinical impact. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will have experience supervising a talented multi-disciplinary clinical staff, including advanced practice clinicians (APC), pharmacists, and clinical/research coordinators. Candidates are expected to have a strong track record of cooperative group, investigator-initiated, and industry-sponsored trial participation, have at least 3 years of clinical experience focused on treatment of patients with plasma cell dyscrasias, and a successful record of obtaining intra- and extramural funding from federal, foundation and pharmaceutical sources. This position will practice primarily out of the Huntsman Cancer Institute and University of Utah Hospital.

Minimum Qualifications:

MD or DO degree (or equivalent degree) with board certification in Hematology or Oncology with or without a PhD; possessing or being eligible for a Utah Medical License; with initiative, curiosity and demonstrated capabilities within an academic environment.

The mission of the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies is to provide state of the art diagnostics and treatment in an environment of compassionate care to patients with hematologic cancer and non‑malignant hematologic conditions. The Division currently has 31 full time Clinical Faculty members engaged in several subspecialties, who are also engaged in a broad spectrum of clinical, translational and basic research in Hematology. We are in a growth trajectory and look to expand our programs through high quality, innovation and dedication to the needs of our catchment population in the Mountain West. We are committed to fostering a stimulating and collegial work place and provide competitive start‑up and compensation packages. As the largest metropolitan area in the Intermountain Region, Salt Lake City offers a broad range of music and theater, as well as access to high alpine hiking and world‑class skiing within less than 45 minutes. For more information on living in Utah, please visit http://healthsciences.utah.edu/living-in-utah.php. The University of Utah and the Huntsman Cancer Institute, the only NCI‑designated Cancer Center in the Intermountain West, provide an excellent research environment. State of the art resources are available on site spanning from world‑class transgenic facilities, genome‑wide scanning technologies to drug development platforms, pharmacology and toxicology. The scientific environment in the Division and the wider University is vibrant and extremely collaborative. All clinical facilities are in close physical proximity to laboratories in the Huntsman Cancer Institute. The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.