Melanoma/Solid Tumor Cell Therapy Research Position

Melanoma/Solid Tumor Cell Therapy Research Position

 

HonorHealth Research Institute

Scottsdale, Arizona

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Melanoma and Solid Tumor Cellular Therapy to join a Cutaneous Oncology Program

 

Join the preeminent Phase 1 Oncology Drug Development Program in the Southwest US

 

HonorHealth Research Institute (HRI)

 

HRI is seeking a Board-Certified Oncologist to join the Melanoma and Solid tumor Cellular Therapy Program which sees patients with all types of advanced cutaneous malignancies for both standard of care and clinical trial treatments in collaboration with the HonorHealth Dermatology Residency Program.   The program has a special focus on uveal/ocular melanoma with multiple clinical trials and translational research programs focused on this rare tumor.  The Research Oncologist will partner with the Melanoma Medical Oncologist and will independently lead Phase 1 & 2 clinical trials.  The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead early phase clinical trials and participate in novel cellular therapy and bispecific antibody trials.

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Established in 2005, the HonorHealth Research Institute (HRI) is part of a nine-hospital integrated healthcare system in the Scottsdale/Phoenix metro area.    The HRI Cancer Research Division is affiliated with HonorHealth Cancer Care, the largest community multi-specialty Cancer Care program in the region  delivers primary cancer care to approximately 1/3 of all newly diagnosed cancer patients in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

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HRI’s new Center Translational Science  will use new techniques and disciplines rooted in the molecular (DNA) basis of disease, the new Center for Translational Science will build on the Research Institute’s expertise in developing first-in-human clinical trials, immune-system therapies, cellular therapies, targeted therapies and others to develop treatments that attack diseases, while minimizing negative side effects that might compromise a patient’s health.  The new center is seen as a worldwide bridge among scientists, researchers and physicians in their pursuit of new diagnostics and therapeutics to benefit patients.

 

As a part of the regions only locally owned, locally managed non-profit healthcare system with an expansive cancer care footprint, HRI is dedicated to offering patients thoughtful, compassionate care and access to novel treatments through innovative clinical research.   

HonorHealth Research Institute impacts the value and quality of patient care by accelerating innovation, while seamlessly integrating the latest science, including:

• 215 Active Clinical Studies
• 48 New Clinical Studies Opened
• 371 Subjects Enrolled in Clinical Studies
• 118 Active Investigators and Physicians

 

Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical expertise in the conduct of clinical trials
• Build positive relationships with faculty at the HRI & HonorHealth Cancer Care Network
• Principal Investigators collaborates with support team to manage clinical trials, including clinical operations, patient engagement and regulatory affairs
• Execute research protocols according to FDA regulations and GCP guidelines
• Evaluate patient’s eligibility for clinical trials
• Adhere to industry standards and training programs associated with clinical trials
• Publish and present at national conferences

 

To learn more about HRI Clinical Research Oncology positions, please submit your CV for consideration or contact the HonorHealth Physician Recruitment Partner:

Laura Hays

480-227-2995

Lhays@TrekPhysician.com