Section Chief, Pediatric BMT & Cellular Therapy

Children's Mercy Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 210,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Mercy Kansas City seeks a pediatric bone marrow transplant specialist to serve as Section Chief of the BMT/cellular therapy program. Board eligibility/certification in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology is required, with several years of HSCT and immune effector cell therapy experience.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, program development, and translation research in immunotherapy. Candidates with a strong research portfolio may be considered for endowed leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Medical degree required with Board eligibility or certification in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.
• Several years of clinical care experience in pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplant.
• Experience in academic/clinical leadership preferred.
• Research productivity in immunotherapy/transplant focused work a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for the BMT and cellular therapy program.
• Lead clinical and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support faculty career development and excellent patient care.
• Foster research in immunotherapy/transplant and oversee related trials.
• Share clinic, inpatient, and on-call responsibilities within sections.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Pediatric hematology/oncology

Immunotherapy experience

Education

Medical degree

Board eligibility or certification in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Job description

Children's Mercy Kansas City seeks a pediatric bone marrow transplant specialist to serve as Section Chief of the BMT/cellular therapy program. Board eligibility/certification in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology is required, with several years of HSCT and immune effector cell therapy experience.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, program development, and translation research in immunotherapy. Candidates with a strong research portfolio may be considered for endowed leadership opportunities.