Remote Medical Director, Cellular Therapies

American Red Cross; Duluth (MN); Remote; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts & Flexible SP

PTO: Starting at 15 days a year

Holidays: 11 paid holidays

401K with up to 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Disability and Insurance: Short + Long

Service Awards & Recognition

Job summary

American Red Cross is seeking a Telemedicine-ready Medical Director for Therapeutic and Cellular Solutions (TCS) to lead clinical oversight of cellular therapies and coordinate with leadership to expand program development. This role supports regulatory compliance and drives innovation in transfusion medicine and cellular therapeutics.

Ideal candidate holds MD/DO with board certification in transfusion medicine or hematology/oncology, with priority given to those with 5+ years in cell therapy

Qualifications

• MD/DO with Board Certification in Transfusion Medicine or Hematology/Oncology.
• Proven experience with FACT accreditation processes and AABB Standards for cellular therapy.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations governing human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products (HCT/Ps).
• Demonstrate prior leadership experience in program development, with knowledge of cellular therapy regulations, transplant protocols, and regulatory (e.g. FACT) accreditation process.
• Demonstrate ability to lead strategic growth, manage multidisciplinary teams, and maintain compliance with FACT, CLIA, and FDA standards.
• Experience leading or overseeing investigator-initiated clinical trials or translational research in cellular immunotherapy is of interest but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical strategy and operations for regulated cellular therapies including policy development for cell collection, storage, and infusion.
• Partner with executive leadership to expand collection footprints and optimize production of cellular products.
• Contribute to expansion of cellular services through targeted outreach, partnerships, new program development, and support of sales teams.
• Serve as the program's medical office representative at committees and liaison for biotech partners on donor eligibility, product specifications, and clinical trial alignment.
• Provide medical oversight for transfer of client-specific protocols from research to clinical-grade production.
• Investigate and resolve donor/recipient concerns, transfusion issues, and service complaints with timely leadership notification.
• Provide medical consultation in transfusion medicine to hospital clients and oversee donor management, recipient adverse reactions, and product investigations.
• Oversee CLIA laboratory aspects for a regional immunohematology reference laboratory, as applicable.
• Develop policies for donor eligibility, component quality, and transfusion practices.
• Deliver continuing medical education to internal and external audiences.

Education

MD/DO with Board Certification in Transfusion Medicine or Hematology/Oncology

Job description

American Red Cross is seeking a Telemedicine-ready Medical Director for Therapeutic and Cellular Solutions (TCS) to lead clinical oversight of cellular therapies and coordinate with leadership to expand program development. This role supports regulatory compliance and drives innovation in transfusion medicine and cellular therapeutics.

Ideal candidate holds MD/DO with board certification in transfusion medicine or hematology/oncology, with priority given to those with 5+ years in cell therapy