Director, Stem Cell Transplant Program | Banner MD Anderson - Gilbert, AZ

Director, Stem Cell Transplant Program

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center

Gilbert, Arizona

The Division of Cancer Medicine at the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center (BMDACC) in metro Phoenix, Arizona is actively seeking a Director of Stem Cell Transplantation (SCT).

The Stem Cell Transplant program is an integral part of the Division of Cancer Medicine at BMDACC, a comprehensive team of over 100 providers that includes subspecialists in hematology and medical oncology. The program is FACT-accredited in autologous, allogeneic, and immune effector cell therapy and includes seven current faculty members. In 2023, the program performed nearly 180 cellular therapy procedures while actively conducting multiple clinical trials of novel regimens in stem cell transplant, graft versus host, and cellular therapy. Ongoing clinical trials include CAR-T and NK cell therapies in hematologic malignancy and solid tumors, dual targeting CAR-T in lymphoma, as well as novel prophylaxis of graft versus host disease. We seek a program director who will provide leadership to support the ongoing programmatic growth and quality improvement for our Stem Cell Transplant program. This individual will also help to develop the SCT professional track for our University of Arizona Hematology/Oncology fellowship program.

As a partner member of the MD Anderson Cancer Network®, our cancer program is a fully integrated, clinical extension of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and physicians become faculty through the University of Texas as well as the University of Arizona.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading a multidisciplinary team of experts in hematology and stem cell transplant
• Manage ongoing clinical trials and research in innovative transplant regimens and new investigative therapies
• Oversee a team that strives for evidence-based, individualized patient care
• Mentor medical students, residents, and fellows, providing training in stem cell transplant and cellular therapies

We are seeking applicants with the following qualifications:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Hematology/Oncology
• Faculty experience in stem cell transplant and cell therapy for greater than 5 years
• Leadership experience and a passion for clinical research and medical education

Joining our program provides an opportunity to enjoy:

• Highly market competitive compensation and benefits aligned with training and experience
• Team approach to care with focused disease-specific expertise
• Access to clinical trials and new investigative therapies
• State-of-the-art technology for the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of all types of cancer
• Oncology expertise in supportive care services
• Protected time for non-clinical responsibilities
• Opportunities to serve as faculty of the University of Arizona, as well as adjunct faculty at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Vibrant metropolitan location offering abundant recreational activities

This position offers an exciting opportunity for growth in a dynamic, forward-thinking cancer care environment. Please submit your CV for immediate consideration!

Banner Health, the largest healthcare system and employer in Arizona, is ranked in the top 10 healthcare systems nationwide. Our partnership with MDACC brings an unprecedented level of cancer care to the greater Phoenix area. We share a commitment to evidence-based, multidisciplinary, and individualized patient care.

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