Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Physician Scientist

The Nemours Foundation; Orlando (FL); Presencial; USD 250.000 - 450.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation assistance

Six weeks paid family leave

CME and licensure allowances

403B retirement with employer match

Academic appointment via UCF Collegeof

Descripción de la vacante

Nemours Children's Health in Orlando seeks a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Physician–Scientist to join a growing program with a formal academic partnership with the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. The role emphasizes leading/participating in clinical trials and expanding an IIT portfolio.

We offer protected research time, start-up funding, relocation support, dedicated lab space, and opportunities to grow a translational research portfolio within a supportive, collaborative

Formación

• MD/DO trained pediatric oncologist with a strong track record in clinical trials.
• Experience leading or contributing to industry-sponsored, cooperative group, or IIT trials.
• Ability to develop and mentor translational research projects.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and collaborate on pediatric oncology clinical trials.
• Build and expand an active IIT research portfolio.
• Partner with UCF College of Medicine for academic activities.

Conocimientos

Clinical trials

Pediatric oncology

Research portfolio

Team leadership

Educación

MD/DO

Herramientas

Clinical trial management

Descripción del empleo

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Physician Scientist

Job Description

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Physician–Scientist to join our growing program in Orlando, Florida. This role is designed for an accomplished investigator with an established or emerging clinical trials portfolio who is interested in expanding their research in a collaborative environment.

This is an employed physician model with a formal academic partnership with the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, offering the opportunity for academic appointment and engagement in teaching, research, and mentorship.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of leading or participating in clinical trials and interest in bringing an existing research portfolio, including industry-sponsored, cooperative group, and/or investigator-initiated trials (IITs).

We offer a competitive package tailored to mid- or senior career investigators, including:

• Protected research time up to 50%
• Start-up funding
• Dedicated lab space
• Relocation assistance
• Potential for bridge funding to support grant or trial development
• Opportunity to transfer and grow an active clinical trials portfolio
• Support for investigator-initiated trials (IITs) and translational research
• Access to dedicated research infrastructureAcademic appointment through UCF College of Medicine
• Strong institutional commitment to program growth and clinical trials expansion

Candidates are encouraged to:

• Bring existing clinical trials (industry, cooperative group, or IITs)
• Develop and lead investigator-initiated studies
• Collaborate with institutional and external research partners
• Contribute to expansion of a robust pediatric oncology trials program

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Base salary and annual incentives recognizing clinical, academic, and quality achievements
• Retirement Planning: 403B with employer match and 457 plans
• Relocation Support: Mortgage assistance and relocation packages
• Work-Life Balance: Six weeks of paid family leave
• Professional Development: CME, licensure and dues allowances
• Additional Benefits: Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility;

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Job Info

• Job Identification 18948
• Posting Date 08/10/2026, 04:38 PM
• Degree Level Doctorate Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 6535 Nemours Parkway, Orlando, FL, 32827, US (On-site)